Former Kentucky Gov. Brereton C. Jones passes away at 84
Brereton C. Jones, Kentucky’s governor from 1991-95 and lieutenant governor from 1987-91, has passed away at the age of 84. Governor Jones moved to Kentucky…
Congressman Comer to lead impeachment inquiry into President Biden
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced plans Tuesday to move forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. “Today, I am directing…
Kentucky Community and Technical College System announces finalists in search for next president
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) has announced three finalists in the nationwide search for the system’s next president. The new president is…
Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer Presented with 2023 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award
Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer was presented the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award in September by Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts and Senior Vice…
Op-ed: “Kentucky’s Winning Strategy:” A Unifying Vision for Our Commonwealth’s Economic Future
The following is an op-ed piece authored by Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts We live in a time where our politics and opinions…
Kentucky’s plan for tax reform working as intended
A vote to further reduce Kentucky’s individual income tax rate in the 2024 legislative session is unlikely, based on a new state government report released…
Initiatives to address substance use disorder and programs to combat the drug epidemic recognized during Overdose Awareness Day
On Thursday Governor Andy Beshear signed a proclamation recognizing August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day, highlighting key initiatives and progress to addressing overdose deaths and…
Senator Jared Carpenter Presented with 2023 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award
Senator Jared Carpenter was presented the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award in August by Kentucky Chamber Public Affairs Director John Cox and Manager John Hughes. Sen….
Sports wagering licenses approved ahead of launch in Kentucky
Kentuckians will be able to place bets on sporting events starting September 7th following legislation legalizing the wagers in the state during the 2023 session….
Lawmakers hear solutions for military hiring and other ways to ensure a diverse workforce
In two testimonies in front of lawmakers on Tuesday, the Kentucky Chamber detailed initiatives by the business community to secure a strong, diverse workforce. Kentucky…