Kentucky students outperforming other states in key areas, according to new data
The 2015 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), one measure used to determine how students are performing in mathematics and English language arts in the…
As Congress delays Highway Trust Fund deadline, Ky. Congressmen detail what they expect in a bill
After another delay of dealing with a long-term solution for the Highway Trust Fund, members of Kentucky’s federal delegation tell the Chamber what they expect…
U.S. Reps. Rogers, Whitfield and Guthrie discuss looming Congressional deadlines with Chamber
As Congress continues to inch toward major deadlines on important issues, the U.S. House leadership introduced bipartisan legislation Monday night which contains the agreements between…
Lawmakers call for more transparency and accountability on pension official contracts
At a meeting of the Public Pension Oversight Board, legislators expressed the need for legislative review of contracts for the top officials of the pension…
Ky. Chamber calls for KRS audit funding before 2016 session, says compromise must be reached for KTRS
In a meeting of the Public Pension Oversight Board Monday, Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Dave Adkisson laid out the concerns of the business community…
Kentucky Retirement System requests comprehensive audit called for by Ky. Chamber
Ten months after the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce called on the state auditor to conduct a comprehensive performance audit of the woefully underfunded Kentucky Retirement…
EPA finalizes carbon dioxide rules for power plants triggering legal battles and Congressional review
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its rules for reducing carbon dioxide from new and existing power plants Friday. Though the final rules were released…
Kentucky Retirement System Executive Director Thielen calls off retirement, agrees to new contract
According to the Kentucky Retirement System (KRS), Executive Director Bill Thielen will continue as head of the retirement system. The announcement comes after…
Members of Kentucky’s federal delegation weigh in on GOP leadership election
Republican congressmen from Kentucky are confident that their caucus will be able to work together to solve the big issues facing the country while the…
Congress to take up Chamber-supported bill to authorize Ex-Im Bank: critical for Kentucky’s small businesses
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote Monday on bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Export Import Bank of the United States before its…