Future of industrial hemp remains in question
Senate Bill 50 (Hornback), which creates a structure for the regulation and production of industrial hemp, if and when the federal government allows it to…
Key education measures move forward
Drop Out Bill A bill giving school districts the power to mandate student attendance until age 18 passed the House Education Committee on Thursday morning….
Hemp bill one step away from Governor’s desk
Senate Bill 50 (Hornback), which creates a structure for the regulation and production of industrial hemp, if and when the federal government allows it to…
Take action on pension reform
Only 7 days remain in the 2013 Kentucky General Assembly. Urge legislators to avoid a special session by working together in conference committee to pass…
Kentucky Business Leaders Support Smoke-Free Law to Strengthen State’s Economy
New report shows smoke-free legislation is good for Kentucky’s businesses and future workforce FRANKFORT, KY (February 21, 2013) – Kentucky business leaders today released a…
House Committee hears Right to Work law, but no vote taken
For the first time in seven years the House Labor and Industry Committee heard four labor bills that would make Kentucky more competitive and in…
Take action on Senate Bill 2
Chamber urges lawmakers not to back up on pension reform
On Feb. 20, the Kentucky Chamber delivered a letter to members of the Kentucky General Assembly urging them to pass Senate Bill 2 – pension reform – without “watering it down.”…
Adkisson: Smoke-free law would improve Kentucky’s poor health rankings
During a rally in the Capitol Rotunda Thursday morning, Dave Adkisson, president and CEO of the Kentucky Chamber, spoke about the business community’s support of …
Action Alert: Tell your legislators to enact pension reform now!
With more than $30 billion in unfunded liabilities, Kentucky’s public pension system is nearly bankrupt – and every day that passes without a fix is…