Ky. Chamber urges Sen. Rand Paul to support passage of federal budget
The Kentucky Chamber urges Sen. Rand Paul to commit his support to the budget bill in order to move forward on comprehensive federal tax reform….
Federal Issues
Barr talks federal spending, banking issues and working with Gov. Bevin in Kentucky Chamber interview
Kentucky U.S. Rep. Andy Barr believes many of the spending bills moving through Congress currently will have a positive impact on business and says he…
Whitfield talks to Chamber about his decision to retire and issues left facing district
Kentucky U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield of Hopkinsville says he is ready to retire after more than two decades in Congress but is pleased with the…
Whitfield discusses race to replace him in Congress and qualities needed in next representative
After announcing his retirement, Kentucky Congressman Ed Whitfield of Hopkinsville is discussing the qualifications he feels are needed in the next representative from his area….
As Congress delays Highway Trust Fund deadline, Ky. Congressmen detail what they expect in a bill
After another delay of dealing with a long-term solution for the Highway Trust Fund, members of Kentucky’s federal delegation tell the Chamber what they expect…
U.S. Reps. Rogers, Whitfield and Guthrie discuss looming Congressional deadlines with Chamber
As Congress continues to inch toward major deadlines on important issues, the U.S. House leadership introduced bipartisan legislation Monday night which contains the agreements between…
Members of Kentucky’s federal delegation weigh in on GOP leadership election
Republican congressmen from Kentucky are confident that their caucus will be able to work together to solve the big issues facing the country while the…
Congress to take up Chamber-supported bill to authorize Ex-Im Bank: critical for Kentucky’s small businesses
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote Monday on bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Export Import Bank of the United States before its…
Transportation officials give update on road fund stabilization, Chamber weighs in on federal highway legislation
Legislation to stabilize the road fund passed during the 2015 session is aiding in keeping funds available for important transportation projects, but Transportation Cabinet officials…
Ky. Chamber asks members and citizens to call for passage of Trade Promotion Authority
The United States Senate is expected to vote this week on Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), a bill to open new international markets to products made…