Special session comes to an abrupt end
The 2011 special session of the Kentucky General Assembly, called by Gov. Steve Beshear because lawmakers could not agree on a Medicaid budget bill during the…
Senate democrats meet to discuss the dropout bill
The Senate Democratic Caucus met Tuesday to host an unofficial hearing for House Bill 2, which proposes to raise the high school drop-out age from…
Chamber Foundation announces Leadership Institute for School Principals
Kentucky school principals will receive executive-level leadership training through an institute being created and funded by the state’s business community through the Kentucky Chamber Foundation….
Health care tax fix signed into law
Governor Beshear signed HB 255 (Simpson) into law this week, a positive sign for business owners and workers. This Chamber-supported bill provides a state tax…
Action Alert: Advance education for a more highly skilled workforce
A critical piece of legislation is being reconsidered during the 2011 special session that has the potential to impact Kentucky’s business climate, your company –…
2011 General Assembly concludes; resumes in special session Monday
As the 2011 regular session of the Kentucky General Assembly comes to a close today, it does so with an abrupt ending. As noted in…
OSHA issues directive on PPE standards
In January, OSHA withdrew its proposal that would have required many businesses to develop administrative or engineering controls in place of personal protection equipment, or…
Leaky Bucket gaining national attention as more states experience budget troubles
The Leaky Bucket, a report on state government spending published by the Kentucky Chamber in 2009, has recently received national attention as a reaction…
Principal selection bill moves forward
SB 12, a Chamber-supported bill to give superintendents more of a say with the hiring of school principals, passed the House today with a vote of 83-16….
Senators McConnell and Paul join together to protect Kentucky coal jobs
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Rand Paul introduced legislation today aimed at protecting Kentucky’s coal miners from obstructive permitting requirements required by the…