Leaders Focus on Economic Growth and Workforce at 2026 Kentucky Chamber Day Dinner
Business and civic leaders from across the Commonwealth gathered for the 2026 Kentucky Chamber Day Dinner as the General Assembly kicked off this week. Kentucky…
Governor Andy Beshear Outlines Budget Priorities in 2026 State of the Commonwealth Address
Gov. Andy Beshear delivered his State of the Commonwealth address on Wednesday, highlighting recent progress Kentucky has made while outlining key elements of his proposed…
Lower Kentucky Income Tax Rate Begins January 1
Kentucky’s individual income tax rate will drop from 4% to 3.5% on January 1, 2026, marking the latest step in the Commonwealth’s multi-year effort to…
Democrat Gary Clemons Wins Special Election for State Senate Seat
Democrat Gary Clemons won the special election Tuesday to represent Kentucky Senate District 37, defeating Republican Calvin Leach and Libertarian Wendy Higdon. Clemons will fill…
House Majority Floor Leader Steven Rudy Presented with 2025 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award
House Majority Floor Leader Steven Rudy was presented the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award on December 17 by Kentucky Chamber leaders. Leader Rudy was among…
Senate President Stivers Recognized with 2025 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award
Senate President Robert Stivers was presented the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award on December 11 by several members of the Kentucky Chamber Board at the Chamber’s…
Representative Jason Petrie Honored with 2025 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award
Representative Jason Petrie was honored with the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award on December 8 by Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts and Chamber Senior…
Task Force Provides Recommendations to Strengthen Kentucky’s Aviation Industry
The Air Mobility and Aviation Economic Development Task Force released its final report this week ahead of the 2026 legislative session, outlining priorities to strengthen…
Op-Ed | Opportunity Starts Here: Where Working Families Can Build Their Future
The following is an op-ed piece authored by Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ashli Watts Across Kentucky, families are working hard to build…
Kentucky Housing Task Force Releases Final Recommendations
Ahead of the 2026 session, the Kentucky Housing Task Force released its final recommendations, outlining policy changes intended to increase housing supply, reduce construction costs,…