Senate reduces spending in 2-year budget
From the Legislative Research Commission: For Immediate Release March 23, 2012 Senate approves two-year budget plans FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Senate approved its version of the…
United business community defeats mandated health cost increases
The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from supporters and opponents of HB 202, a bill that would mandate a minimum reimbursement…
First, Washington forces you to buy health insurance! Now Kentucky is going to raise the cost of health care? Despite the high costs of Washington…
Smoke-free bill passes House committee
HB 289 (Westrom), a statewide smoke-free bill that prohibits smoking in indoor public places, passed the House Health and Welfare Committee by a vote of…
Unemployment interest fix clears House committee
The House Appropriations and Revenue Committee passed HB 495 unanimously today. This legislation will create a permanent mechanism to repay the federal interest on the unemployment…
Ten ways in 3 days to help Kentucky business
As the 2012 General Assembly comes to an end, a coalition of Chambers of Commerce from across the state have urged Kentucky legislators to take action…
Worksite wellness tax credit introduced
A bill to incentivize companies to implement a comprehensive worksite wellness program was introduced last week. HB 549 (Tilley) gives companies a nonrefundable tax credit…
Budget bill passes House
The FY 2012-14 Executive Budget (HB 265) passed the House yesterday by a vote of 78-17. The House passed a House Committee Substitute for HB…
Tax reform commission holds first meeting
The Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Tax Reform held its first meeting today in Frankfort. The commission was appointed to review Kentucky’s tax code and…
Bills introduced to professionalize teaching standards
Two bills introduced this session, deserving of Chamber support, will significantly professionalize the teaching profession, raising the standards in the classroom. The current system includes…