House committee passes updated version of heroin bill
Lawmakers gathered at the Capitol Tuesday evening for a meeting of the House Judiciary meeting, where a new version of House Bill 213–the heroin bill…
Senate passes amended KTRS bill, House passes bill aimed at groups exiting KRS
Chamber supported pension measure heads to Governor’s desk The House passed the final version of House Bill 62, sponsored by Rep. Brent Yonts, on Tuesday afternoon….
Documentary gives overview of Kentucky’s energy challenges
The Kentucky Energy Cabinet recently produced a full-length documentary, titled “Made In Kentucky” which provides an overview of the Commonwealth’s energy situation. The hour-long film…
Kentucky Oil and Gas Regulatory Modernization Act continues to move in the General Assembly
There continues to be strong momentum behind much needed Kentucky oil and gas regulatory reform. Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment unanimously…
Senate committee takes up and changes KTRS bonding bill, passes Chamber-supported bill
On the Senate floor Monday, Senate President Robert Stivers spoke on the pension system and the idea of bonding in order to give an influx…
Chamber urges lawmakers to take action on four key pro-business issues before veto recess
Kentucky lawmakers are down to their last three days of passing legislation in the 2015 Kentucky General Assembly and Kentucky’s business community believes four issues…
Legislative Update- March 4, 2015
Energy bill passes Senate committee Just one day after the House passed HCR 168, the resolution was brought up and passed by Senate Committee on…
Site Selection magazine awards Governor’s Cup for most business projects per capita
Last year, Kentucky announced more than 350 new location and expansion projects, which are projected to create nearly 15,000 jobs and more than $3.7 billion…
Legislative Update: Senate passes nuclear energy bill, crowdfunding moves to floor and more
Crowdfunding legislation moves through Senate Committee Legislation that would simplify business investments passed the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee with a committee substitute on Tuesday…
Bill to bring transparency and efficiency to tax code heard at Capitol
Lawmakers discussed legislation to promote much-needed transparency, efficiency, and equity to the administration of Kentucky’s tax code in committee and in a press conference on…