EPA officials make unannounced visit to eastern Kentucky
Last week, officials from the United States EPA made an unannounced visit to eastern Kentucky to tour four cities including the city of Lynch, which…
Chamber submits comment opposing NLRB proposed rule to shorten union campaigns
The Kentucky Chamber submitted a comment to the National Labor Relations Board opposing a proposed regulation that would drastically reduce the amount of time employers…
State energy policies reviewed by legislative panel
From the Kentucky Legislative Resource Commission FRANKFORT—Kentucky’s energy policies have created what state officials say is the largest investment in energy efficiency in the state’s history….
EPA proposes new regulations that would dramatically affect oil and gas industry
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a suite of regulations in late July that are intended to reduce air pollution from the oil and natural…
Economists predict state surplus for FY12
On the same day the stock market dropped 512 points, the Consensus Forecasting Group – a group of economists that help state lawmakers write the…
Chamber representatives share thoughts on state’s One-Stop Business Portal
Last week, representatives from the Kentucky Chamber’s Small Business Committee participated in a focus group hosted at the Chamber to ensure the needs of the business community…
U.S. Chamber praises U.S. Senate action to move forward with PROTECT IP Act
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce commended the unanimous passage of the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act (S. 968)…
Employers asked to comment on new pro-union regulations
In late June, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Department of Labor (DOL) issued proposed rules that would make it easier for unions…
Williams, Stumbo discuss Kentucky’s challenges, opportunities
During the Kentucky Chamber’s Business Summit and Annual Meeting, Senate President David Williams and Speaker Greg Stumbo discussed challenges facing state government and opportunities for…
Updated: Kentucky Chamber working to avert major federal unemployment tax increase
August 3, 2011 In a meeting with the governor’s office last week the Kentucky Chamber – along with the state’s other top business groups –…