First-ever Energy Management Conference set for Dec. 6-7
The economic landscape for business has been challenging in recent years. Among the many challenges facing Kentucky’s businesses is the need to secure an economical…
Economic Development Cabinet takes major staffing hits during tough budget times
Economic Development Secretary Larry Hayes testified to Interim Joint Appropriations and Revenue Committee last week on the status of the Cabinet and how they’re dealing…
Report released on state debt
The Interim Joint Appropriations and Revenue Committee received an update on the state’s bonding indebtedness last month in a report. The report, compiled by Kristi…
State employee health plan released
The $1.2 billion Kentucky State Employee health plan for the next two years was released to the Interim Joint Committee of State and Local Government…
What employers need to know to claim the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
The IRS has asked us to share the following information about the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit: Many small employers that pay at least…
Chamber comments on proposed rule to chill employer free speech
Here’s a portion of the Kentucky Chamber’s comments to the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed rule to change the interpretation of the “advice” exemption under…
Chamber to release higher education progress report
On Friday, the Kentucky Chamber will release the 2011 Progress Report on Postsecondary Education at the Governor’s Conference on Postsecondary Education Trusteeship in Lexington. This…
Early-bird Registration for Governor’s Conference on Energy and the Environment ends today
Environment and energy experts from Kentucky and the nation will convene in Lexington later this month to discuss the latest developments in environmental protection and…
New U.S. EPA initiative would create additional layer of federal oversight
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of Plan EJ 2014, a three-year, comprehensive plan to advance environmental justice efforts in nine areas,…
U.S. House approves charter bill with bipartisan support
To make sure all students are provided a quality education experience, the Kentucky Chamber supports the formation of locally managed charter schools, especially in areas where…