17 COVID cases, 6 deaths in NKY; 163 cases, 8 deaths in KY; Gov. updates relaunch, opens NKY testing site
As of Monday afternoon, the NKY Health Department reported 17 additional cases of COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky and six new…
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Chamber of Commerce survey of state businesses details employer expectations as economy reopens
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce surveyed 443 businesses across the Commonwealth in attempts…
Ashli Watts: State businesses are stepping up in the fight against COVID-19; we will get through this
I don’t think any of us could have imagined what has transpired over the last week. The coronavirus has not…
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce sets up special website to answer questions for state’s businesses
As the governor’s office prepares the Commonwealth for this pandemic, the Kentucky Chamber is working to ensure businesses are equipped…
Commentary: Airport execs say KY must invest in critical infrastructure to better connect us to world
By Eric Frankl, Candace McGraw, and Dan Mann Kentucky’s three major airports In 2019, Kentuckians took to the skies like…
Gov. Andy Beshear, Rep. Koenig, others work to build support for sports wagering bill in the House
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear and Rep. Adam Koenig, R-Erlanger, were among the participants in a joint…
Lobbying in state legislature’s short (30-day) session in 2019 set new record at $22.2m ($740k-plus a day)
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It was a record year for lobbying expenses during a 30-day session year, totaling $22.2…
Kentucky Chamber releases ‘Leaky Bucket: 10 Years Later,’ cites major budget leaks consuming tax $$$
Kentucky continues to struggle to slow state spending in key areas that are diverting funds from investments in education, according…
NKY, KY Chambers partner to host recovery friendly workplace event; OSHA is focus of Feb. live stream
America’s workforce is impacted by the increased rates of substance use disorder and addiction, and is largely unequipped to protect,…
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce reports on second week of 2020 session of the Kentucky legislature
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce In the second week of the 2020 session, gaming and health issues took center stage for…
Smoke-free advocates rally in Frankfort for measures to decrease soaring youth use of e-cigarettes
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s Coalition for a Smoke-free Tomorrow rallied in Frankfort this week to call on…
Commentary: New generation set to lead Kentucky as torch is passed and challenges remain
By Ashli Watts and OJ Oleka In 1960, as the American people entered a new year and, notably, a new…
National report shows Kentucky is a freight leader but underfunded infrastructure could hinder growth
Kentucky freight shipments are currently among the nation’s highest and are expected to increase by nearly two-thirds in the coming…
KY Chamber of Commerce launches program to help small businesses manage health care costs
With health care costs hitting small employers particularly hard, many Kentucky organizations have found themselves struggling to offer health benefits…
Legislators honored: Koenig, Moser and Santoro by the KY Chamber; Schroder by League of Cities
Rep. Adam Koenig, Rep. Kim Moser, and Rep. Sal Santoro were presented the Chamber MVP Award by Kentucky Chamber Senior…
State Chamber of Commerce names first woman, Ashli Watts, president and CEO; Adkisson retiring
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has named Ashli Watts of Frankfort as President and CEO of the state’s largest business…
Commentary: Skilled-workers law would be a boon for Kentucky businesses, say Chamber executives
Earlier this year in a speech discussing immigration, former President George W. Bush declared Americans need to “dial down the…
Beth Davisson: Employers have important role in combatting Kentucky’s opioid epidemic
Kentucky employers have a growing front-line awareness of the devastating impact the opioid epidemic is having on our state. They…
Former White House Chief of Staff Kelly to be keynote speaker at annual state Chamber meeting
The 14th annual Kentucky Chamber Business Summit and Annual Meeting will be held July 11-12 at the Louisville Marriott Downtown,…
Ky. Chamber urges employers to update policies, lobby for reduced penalties during opioid summit
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is calling on the state’s business community to update its drug and alcohol policies to bring…
KY state Chamber of Commerce president David Adkisson stepping down in October after 14 years
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The man who has headed Kentucky’s premier business advocacy group longer than anyone else will…
Spending by lobbyists in last year’s legislative session hit all-time $23.1 million high
Kentucky lobbying spending hit an all-time high of $23.1 million last year, blasting past the previous high of $20.8 million…