Indiana passes right-to-work law, further isolating Kentucky
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed a right-to-work bill into law yesterday, making Indiana the 23rd state in the nation with a law that protects workers from…
Study shows expanded gaming would have significant economic impact
The Kentucky Chamber released the results of a statewide study commissioned by a partnership of Kentucky horse industry interests to study the impact of expanded…
Tax Foundation ranks Kentucky 22nd for business tax climate
The Tax Foundation released its annual State Business Tax Climate Index last week, dropping Kentucky three spots from 2011 from no. 19 to no. 22. Kentucky scored low marks…
Early graduation bill gets traction in the Senate
Yesterday, the Senate Education Committee passed SB 86, a bill to allow high school juniors to graduate from high school early and continue on to…
Energy incentive expansion bill clears House committee
From the Legislative Research Commission: Legislation that would expand the kinds of alternative and renewable energy projects and facilities eligible for state incentives—including renewable geothermal…
Chamber-backed statewide smoke-free bill introduced
Yesterday, Rep. Susan Westrom introduced HB 289, a statewide smoke-free law that prohibits smoking in indoor public places. Chamber board member and Health & Wellness Council…
Kentucky Chamber members commit $1 million to train school principals
More donations needed to cover specific counties On Wednesday, the Kentucky Chamber Foundation announced it will invest more than $1 million toward creating a Leadership…
Governor’s budget addresses future cuts
Gov. Steve Beshear presented his two year budget plan to lawmakers on Tuesday night, which included significant spending cuts to meet the expected shortfall of…
Bill to raise mandatory high school attendance age passes committee
HB 216 (Greer), which would phase in raising the mandatory high school attendance age to 18, passed the House education committee today. The bill now…
Action Alert: Stop health care mandates
Take action now: click here to email your representative. Tell them to oppose HB 202. The Kentucky Chamber has long opposed health insurance mandates that…