Study ranks Kentucky high in long-term care liability
The long-term care industry is no stranger to medical malpractice liabilities. These lawsuits are a major contributor to the increasing costs of long-term care, and…
Next phase of the Chamber’s Leaky Bucket to be revealed during Business Summit
Changing the dialogue in Frankfort is a challenge. But it’s possible when a compelling argument is based on well-researched facts and figures reinforced with recommendations…
Kentucky employers now have access to new hiring tool
Kentucky employers now have a new human resource decision-making tool. The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is a work-related skills credential that will help ensure…
Kentucky Chamber testifies on proposed Title V emission fee increases
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce testified Monday, June 6, 2011 before the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) on a proposed increase…
State tax receipts increase again in May
In a sign that hopefully indicates Kentucky’s economy is still on the road to recovery, the state budget office released a statement today showing tax…
Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act on U.S. Chamber and White House agendas
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) – commonly known as No Child Left Behind – is the federal law that authorizes federally funded education…
Education legislation round-up – what’s next for Kentucky?
While Kentucky was busy this legislative session addressing the $166 million shortfall in the Medicaid budget and reforming the state’s overcrowded and financially unsustainable prison…
Small Business Week celebrates innovators and job creators
President Obama declared May 16-20, 2011, Small Business Week in America to recognize the contributions small businesses across the country make to our economy. According…
Get out and vote
Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 17th marks election day in the Commonwealth. Don’t forget to make a trip to the polls to cast your vote in the primary…
Advisory group begins work on Business One-Stop portal
Chamber President Dave Adkisson participated in the first meeting of the Business One-Stop advisory group today. During the 2011 legislative session, the Chamber strongly supported…