Op-Ed: Kentucky Must Face Harsh Realities to Achieve Racial Equity
The following is an op-ed piece authored by Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts Although 2020 was the most difficult year many have ever…
Joe Biden becomes 46th President of the United States, Kentucky leaders react
At an inauguration unlike any other in the country’s history, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States and Kamala…
Former IV drug user celebrates ten years in recovery, stresses importance of Kentucky adopting policies to support recovery ready community and more
Vanessa Keeton recently celebrated 10 years in recovery. She now owns her own business and is telling her story of her struggle with substance use…
Beshear vetoes five bills passed by Kentucky General Assembly
On Tuesday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced he is vetoing five of the first bills passed by the General Assembly so far in the 2021…
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Releases Report on Racial Inequality in Kentucky
Kentucky has an opportunity to embrace significant changes to achieve racial equity, but progress will not occur until educational attainment is improved, fairness is ensured…
State launching drive through vaccination centers and seeks to have all teachers with first dose of vaccine February 1
Kentucky will see drive through vaccination centers at Kroger locations across the state beginning next month. At his press briefing Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear provided…
Beshear says he will veto any bills passed by legislature that limits ability to fight virus or they find unconstitutional
At his daily press briefing Monday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he sees major issues with many of the bills passed by the General Assembly…
House begins budget process with continuation of budgets passed last year
In an attempt to begin the budget crafting process and get to a conference committee with the House and Senate members to come to a…
Lawmakers send bills addressing unemployment insurance, executive branch authority, and more to Gov. Andy Beshear
Finishing up the first week of the 2021 session Saturday, the legislature gave final passage to top priority bills and sent them to the governor…
Beth Davisson named Vice President of Workforce Development at the Kentucky Chamber
On Friday, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ashli Watts announced that Beth Davisson has been promoted to the position of Vice President of…