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…
Rep. Steven Rudy elected to House Majority Leadership; other members reelected
Rep. Steven Rudy (R-Paducah) was elected to House Majority Leadership Thursday replacing Rep. John “Bam” Carney as the House Majority Floor Leader. Rudy joins House…
Kentucky Chamber Releases Federal Priorities Following 2020 Elections
As Kentucky looks to recover and rebuild its economy from the coronavirus pandemic, the Kentucky Chamber released its 2021 Federal Priorities on Thursday. In addition…
Schools to be virtual through the end of the year, no indoor dining, strict limits on events and more in Beshear’s new COVID-19 mandates
Beginning Friday, November 20 at 5 PM EST, there will be major changes across Kentucky as Gov. Andy Beshear announced new mandates to combat the…
Rep. Santoro says overall transportation funding must be addressed, discusses Brent Spence Bridge
Kentucky has continually struggled to ensure there is enough money to maintain, repair, and build new infrastructure across the state in recent years. Rep. Sal…
Kentucky seeks to be first in the nation to treat substance use disorder in prisons using Medicaid dollars
Kentucky has applied for a Medicaid waiver that would allow the use of Medicaid funding to treat substance use disorder in the state’s prisons and…
Governor Beshear provides updates on Brent Spence Bridge
After a fiery crash involving two semitrucks forced the closure of the Brent Spence Bridge connecting Covington to Cincinnati earlier this week, Governor Andy Beshear…
Supreme Court rules governor acted within his authority in issuing COVID-19 emergency orders
In a unanimous decision Thursday, the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled to uphold the power of Governor Andy Beshear to issue emergency executive orders amid the…
Senator Matt Castlen Presented with Kentucky Chamber MVP Award
On Wednesday, Senator Matt Castlen was presented the Chamber MVP Award by Kentucky Chamber Director of Political Affairs Travis Burton. Senator Castlen was among a…