Op-Ed: Child Care Drives Workforce and Economic Development
The following is an op-ed piece authored by Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts The Kentucky business community’s top priorities include improving the Commonwealth’s…
Kentucky Chamber Foundation Announces Graduation of Inaugural “Military Hiring Academy” Cohort
To bridge the gap between employers seeking talent and the military community, the Kentucky Chamber Foundation has announced the completion of its inaugural “Military Hiring…
Importance of investing in child care and early childhood education stressed with introduction of new bill
The business community and a coalition of early childhood advocates are urging the General Assembly to continue efforts to support workforce participation and economic development…
State leaders present Kentucky’s progress and opportunities at Kentucky Chamber Day Dinner
At the 2024 Kentucky Chamber Day Dinner on Thursday night, a gathering of 2,000 leaders from across the state, Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts…
Bill to Permit, Regulate Autonomous Vehicles in Kentucky Advances to House Floor
In an effort to address commercial truck driver shortages and support a growing economy, the House Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee approved legislation Thursday…
Bourbon industry continues to see growth in Kentucky with a $9 billion economic impact
The Bourbon industry is now providing more jobs in Kentucky, generating more payroll, paying more in taxes and attracting more tourists than ever. Those are…
Rep. Branscum discusses how the state is looking to address data privacy, deep fakes in elections, and more
How companies collect and process online user data has been an increasingly hot topic among state legislatures in recent years, and Kentucky is no different….
House budget bills move to Senate with amended language
The state’s next two-year budget is moving right along through the legislative process, as the House sent their versions over to the Senate this week….
Balancing speed and risk when utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) focus of Kentucky Chamber conference
“AI is here and in everything we are doing.” Jamia McDonald, principal at conference sponsor Deloitte Consulting LLP, helped kick off the Kentucky Chamber’s inaugural…
Kentucky businesses continue to see workers’ compensation savings
Many Kentucky employers are seeing another decrease in workers’ compensation costs as the most recent loss costs filing approved by the Kentucky Department of Insurance…