Employers could see significant increases to unemployment insurance in 2021
The average employer paying into Kentucky’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) trust fund is expected to pay an additional $100 per-employee in taxes for 2021, according to…
Bill to change pension system for new teachers starting in 2022 in the works
As Kentucky continues to struggle with pension costs, a bill is in the works to change the Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System (KTRS) for future teachers…
Restaurants, bars to reopen Monday says Governor Beshear
Restaurants and bars will be allowed to return to 50 percent capacity for indoor dining beginning Monday, December 13, Governor Andy Beshear announced at his…
Kentucky Chamber sends letter to Congress urging action on federal relief package
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce issued a letter to Kentucky’s federal delegation members Friday urging Congress to pass an additional package providing federal aid by…
Economists suggest governor and lawmakers go with an economic forecast expecting more revenue as they craft budget in 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic hit in the middle of Kentucky’s 2020 legislative session while lawmakers were working to craft the state’s next two-year state budget. Because…
Pandemic relief tops most every wish list in Washington approaching end of 2020
The clock is ticking on 2020 as Congress continues to discuss stimulus packages that potentially would renew or extend much-needed federal aid for Americans amid…
Kentucky Angel Investment Tax Credit returning in 2021
In an effort to spur capital investment in startups and small businesses in Kentucky, the Cabinet for Economic Development recently announced the return of its…
Kentucky expects first round of COVID-19 vaccine doses as early as mid-December
Gov. Andy Beshear believes Kentucky will receive its shipment of the Pfizer vaccine as early as mid-December and then hopefully the state will receive the…
Op-Ed: Legislature Must Prioritize Business Recovery
The following is an op-ed piece authored by Kentucky Chamber President Ashli Watts, Northern Kentucky Chamber President Brent Cooper, Greater Louisville, Inc. President Sarah Davasher-Wisdom,…
Kentucky restaurants and bars can begin applying for relief funds today at noon
Following an executive order closing Kentucky restaurants and bars again to in-person dining for three weeks, Governor Andy Beshear created a $40 million fund using…