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The Bottom Line is a news site published by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce by Managing Editor Jacqueline Pitts. With the goal of closely monitoring the progress and facts of business-related legislation in Kentucky, and delivering behind the scenes knowledge of state government, The Bottom Line breaks down complex policy issues into sound bites that all Kentuckians can understand.

NEW: After stepping down as U.S. Senate Republican Leader this month, Senator Mitch McConnell was named chair of the Sen...
22/11/2024

NEW: After stepping down as U.S. Senate Republican Leader this month, Senator Mitch McConnell was named chair of the Senate Rules Committee and chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense on Thursday. Read more:

After stepping down as U.S. Senate Republican Leader this month, Senator Mitch McConnell was named chair of the Senate Rules Committee and chair of the...

NEW: U.S. House and Senate elected their leadership teams Wednesday after securing Republican majorities in both Chamber...
14/11/2024

NEW: U.S. House and Senate elected their leadership teams Wednesday after securing Republican majorities in both Chambers. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) won a close race to succeed Kentucky's Sen. Mitch McConnell as Republican Senate Leader. In the House, Speaker Mike Johnson secured the nomination for a second term. Read more:

More than a week after the 2024 election, the U.S. House and Senate have met to decide on their leadership. U.S. Senator John Thune Elected...

NEW: In a closely watched election cycle, Former President Donald Trump won the presidential election Tuesday with a dec...
06/11/2024

NEW: In a closely watched election cycle, Former President Donald Trump won the presidential election Tuesday with a decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.

In Kentucky, the House will retain its Republican 80-20 supermajority while the Senate holds its majority with at least 30 seats.

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In a closely watched election cycle, Former President Donald Trump won the presidential election Tuesday with a decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. As of...

NEW: U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell reflects on accomplishments in leadership, outlines future priorities...
23/10/2024

NEW: U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell reflects on accomplishments in leadership, outlines future priorities. Read the recap of the Chamber's Public Affairs Forum with
Senator Mitch McConnell: https://kychamberbottomline.com/2024/10/23/u-s-senate-republican-leader-mitch-mcconnell-reflects-on-accomplishments-in-leadership-outlines-future-priorities/.

As U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell transitions from his role as the longest-serving Senate Republican Leader in American history, the Kentucky Chamber hosted an...

NEW: Testifying in front of the Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children today, Kentucky Chamber Center for Poli...
23/10/2024

NEW: Testifying in front of the Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children today, Kentucky Chamber Center for Policy and Research Executive Director Dr. Charles Aull noted the new Kentucky Collaborative on Child Care is an exciting way to identify clear points of consensus and build a unifying plan around advocacy to ensure increased access to high-quality child care. Get the details on The Bottom Line:

Many different stakeholders have been advocating for child care solutions in Kentucky. However, there has been little consensus on the most effective policies that the...

NEW: Kentucky state Senator Johnnie L. Turner passes away. Read more:
23/10/2024

NEW: Kentucky state Senator Johnnie L. Turner passes away. Read more:

A Kentucky state Senator has passed away following complications from a lawn mower accident. Sen. Johnnie L. Turner, who represented Senate District 29 which covers...

NEW: Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Foundation and state business leaders were appointed to serve on the Governor’s Counci...
17/10/2024

NEW: Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Foundation and state business leaders were appointed to serve on the Governor’s Council of Second Chance Employers on Thursday. Get the details on The Bottom Line:

Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order Thursday establishing the Governor’s Council of Second Chance Employers. Gov. Beshear appointed several Kentucky Chamber leaders including Kentucky...

In a new opinion piece, "In Defense of Our Free Enterprise System," "The Chamber will continue to advocate for policies ...
17/10/2024

In a new opinion piece, "In Defense of Our Free Enterprise System," "The Chamber will continue to advocate for policies that encourage entrepreneurship, reduce unnecessary regulations, and foster a competitive economy. With the guidance and support of our member businesses, the Chamber aims to make the Commonwealth the best place to live, work, and do business—the overarching goal in the Chamber’s strategic plan." Read the op-ed on The Bottom Line:

The following is an op-ed piece authored by Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts Everyone has an opinion about the presidential election—some may feel...

NEW: A national survey shows Kentucky business leaders are optimistic about the economy but are struggling with workforc...
16/10/2024

NEW: A national survey shows Kentucky business leaders are optimistic about the economy but are struggling with workforce. Read more:

Surveying Kentucky business and nonprofit leaders to capture their views on key economic, workforce, and public policy issues, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce again partnered...

NEW: Kim Halbauer of Fifth Third Bank Elected 2025 Chair of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Foundation Boar...
09/10/2024

NEW: Kim Halbauer of Fifth Third Bank Elected 2025 Chair of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Foundation Board Expands. Get the details on The Bottom Line: https://kychamberbottomline.com/2024/10/09/kim-halbauer-of-fifth-third-bank-elected-2025-chair-of-the-kentucky-chamber-of-commerce-foundation-foundation-board-expands/.

Kim Halbauer, regional president of Fifth Third Bank Kentucky, has been elected as the 2025 chair of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Halbauer succeeds...

NEW: Kentucky’s housing needs detailed by the business and home-building community. Get the recap of the Housing Task Fo...
23/09/2024

NEW: Kentucky’s housing needs detailed by the business and home-building community. Get the recap of the Housing Task Force testimony with Home Builders Association of Kentucky (HBAK) on The Bottom Line: https://kychamberbottomline.com/2024/09/23/kentuckys-housing-needs-detailed-by-the-business-and-home-building-community.

Kentucky Chamber and Home Builders Association of Kentucky testified before the legislative Housing Task Force Monday to share key housing challenges Kentucky faces, findings from...

NEW: The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (PAC) announced it has endorsed candidates in the 2024 ...
10/09/2024

NEW: The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (PAC) announced it has endorsed candidates in the 2024 general election. Read more:

The Kentucky Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) has announced endorsements of several legislative candidates involved in the general election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Candidates...

NEW: Rep. Jason Petrie, chair of the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee, was recognized with a 2024 Kentucky Cha...
09/09/2024

NEW: Rep. Jason Petrie, chair of the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee, was recognized with a 2024 Kentucky Chamber of Commerce MVP Award last week. Read more:

Representative Jason Petrie was recognized with the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award on September 5 by Kentucky Chamber Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Kate Shanks...

NEW: Rep. Josh Branscum was presented with a 2024 Kentucky Chamber MVP award for displaying conspicuous actions to stren...
03/09/2024

NEW: Rep. Josh Branscum was presented with a 2024 Kentucky Chamber MVP award for displaying conspicuous actions to strengthen business, improve competitiveness, and ensure growth. Read more:

Representative Josh Branscum was presented the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award in August by Kentucky Chamber Senior Manager of Public Affairs John Hughes and Russell County...

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