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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.

06/12/2023

NEW: Senator Christian McDaniel Presented with 2023 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award. Get the details on The Bottom Line: https://kychamberbottomline.com/2023/12/06/senator-christian-mcdaniel-presented-with-2023-kentucky-chamber-mvp-award/.

Senator Christian McDaniel was presented the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award in December by Kentucky Chamber Director of Public Affairs John Cox and Northern Kentucky Chamber...

16/11/2023

NEW: Representative Jason Petrie Presented with 2023 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award. Get the details on The Bottom Line: https://kychamberbottomline.com/2023/11/16/representative-jason-petrie-presented-with-2023-kentucky-chamber-mvp-award.

Representative Jason Petrie was presented the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award in November by Kentucky Chamber Past Chair Diane Medley, President and CEO Ashli Watts, and...

13/11/2023

NEW: Lawmakers talk tax reform, education priorities, election results and more ahead of 2024 session. Get the full recap of the event on The Bottom Line: https://kychamberbottomline.com/2023/11/13/lawmakers-talk-tax-reform-education-priorities-election-results-and-more-ahead-of-2024-session/.

Ahead of the 2024 session of the General Assembly, the Kentucky Chamber hosted its annual Legislative Preview Conference to hear from lawmakers on the top...

08/11/2023

NEW: Andy Beshear wins re-election as governor of Kentucky, Republicans sweep other statewide offices. Get the details on The Bottom Line:

Democrat Andy Beshear has been re-elected as Kentucky’s governor after defeating Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron Tuesday evening. “The Kentucky Chamber congratulates Governor Andy Beshear...

31/10/2023

NEW: Senate President Robert Stivers Presented with 2023 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award. Read more on The Bottom Line: https://kychamberbottomline.com/2023/10/31/senate-president-robert-stivers-presented-with-2023-kentucky-chamber-mvp-award/.

Senate President Robert Stivers was presented the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award in October by Kentucky Chamber Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Kate Shanks, Kentucky...

25/10/2023

NEW: Voluntary paid family leave insurance legislation could help both employers and working families, Chamber says. Learn more on The Bottom Line: https://kychamberbottomline.com/2023/10/25/voluntary-paid-family-leave-insurance-legislation-could-help-both-employers-and-working-families-chamber-says/.

At the Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children Committee Meeting Wednesday, Kentucky Chamber Center for Policy and Research Executive Director Dr. Charles Aull testified...

25/10/2023

NEW: Survey data shows Kentucky employers’ views on the economy, public policy, and business challenges. Get the details on The Bottom Line: https://kychamberbottomline.com/2023/10/25/new-survey-data-shows-kentucky-employers-views-on-the-economy-public-policy-and-business-challenges/.

Employers in Kentucky are optimistic about the state’s economic future, though many see opportunities for improvement in workforce development and tax reform, according to a...

20/10/2023

NEW: Senator Brandon Storm Presented with 2023 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award. Get the details on The Bottom Line:

Senator Brandon Storm was presented the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award in October by Kentucky Chamber Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Kate Shanks, London-Laurel County...

17/10/2023

NEW: Kentucky Chamber Releases Voter’s Guide for the 2023 Governor’s Race. Learn about the stances of each candidate and watch sit down interviews at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce 2023 Annual Dinner Meeting on The Bottom Line:

With all of the noise in political campaigns, it can be hard to compare the candidates on their stances. Ahead of the gubernatorial elections, the...

13/10/2023

NEW: Speaker of the House David Osborne Presented with 2023 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award. Get the details on The Bottom Line: https://kychamberbottomline.com/2023/10/13/speaker-of-the-house-david-osborne-presented-with-2023-kentucky-chamber-mvp-award/.

Speaker of the House David Osborne was presented the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award in October by Kentucky Chamber Chair Candace McGraw of CVG Airport, Past...

04/10/2023

NEW: Candace McGraw of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport Elected 2024 Chair of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Learn more about the Chamber's newly-elected leadership on The Bottom Line: https://kychamberbottomline.com/2023/10/04/candace-mcgraw-of-cvg-airport-elected-2024-chair-of-the-kentucky-chamber-of-commerce/.

Candace McGraw, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), has been elected to serve as chair of the Kentucky Chamber of...

29/09/2023

NEW: Ford says EV battery plants complicating UAW negotiations. Get the details on The Bottom Line:

As United Auto Workers (UAW) union strikes continue to expand across the country, Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley said Friday the negotiations are being...

29/09/2023

NEW: Ryan Quarles named Kentucky Community and Technical College System President. Get the details on The Bottom Line: https://kychamberbottomline.com/2023/09/29/ryan-quarles-named-kentucky-community-and-technical-college-system-president/.

Following a nationwide search, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) has named current Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles as their new president. Earlier...

27/09/2023

NEW: GE Appliances completes $450 million investment positioning the Louisville plant as the largest dishwasher manufacturer. Get the details on The Bottom Line:

GE Appliances unveiled the results of a $450 million dollar investment in their Louisville assembly facility Wednesday. Gov. Andy Beshear, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg, and...

27/09/2023

NEW: Kentucky Chamber Releases Full Legislative Agenda Ahead of 2024 Session. Learn more about the issues important to the business community on The Bottom Line: https://kychamberbottomline.com/2023/09/27/kentucky-chamber-releases-full-legislative-agenda-ahead-of-2024-session/.

The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has released its 2024 Legislative Agenda detailing priorities for growth for the upcoming session of the Kentucky General Assembly. The...

22/09/2023

NEW: Representative Michael Meredith Presented with 2023 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award. Get the details on The Bottom Line: https://kychamberbottomline.com/2023/09/22/representative-michael-meredith-presented-with-2023-kentucky-chamber-mvp-award/.

Representative Michael Meredith was presented the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award in September by the Kentucky Chamber’s Public Affairs Manager John Hughes. Rep. Meredith was among...

21/09/2023

NEW: Beshear, Cameron discuss economic priorities during Chamber gubernatorial forum. Get a full recap of the event on The Bottom Line:

Ahead of Election Day in November when Kentuckians will decide the next governor, the Kentucky Chamber hosted a gubernatorial forum between Governor Andy Beshear and...

19/09/2023

NEW: Mixed signals from Kentucky economic data as national challenges unfold. Get the details on The Bottom Line: https://kychamberbottomline.com/2023/09/19/mixed-signals-from-kentucky-economic-data-as-national-challenges-unfold/.

Recent data on Kentucky’s economy shows mixed signals, with signs of both economic cooling and continued growth. This data comes as significant national challenges unfold,...

19/09/2023

NEW: Former Kentucky Gov. Brereton C. Jones passes away at 84. Learn more on The Bottom Line: https://kychamberbottomline.com/2023/09/19/former-kentucky-gov-brereton-c-jones-passes-away-at-84/.

Brereton C. Jones, Kentucky’s governor from 1991-95 and lieutenant governor from 1987-91, has passed away at the age of 84. Governor Jones moved to Kentucky...

12/09/2023

NEW: Congressman Comer to lead impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Read more on The Bottom Line: https://kychamberbottomline.com/2023/09/12/congressman-comer-to-lead-impeachment-inquiry-into-president-biden/.

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced plans Tuesday to move forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. “Today, I am directing...

12/09/2023

NEW: Kentucky Community & Technical College System announces finalists in search for next president. Find out more on The Bottom Line: https://kychamberbottomline.com/2023/09/12/kentucky-community-and-technical-college-system-announces-finalists-in-search-for-next-president/.

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) has announced three finalists in the nationwide search for the system’s next president. The new president is...

12/09/2023

NEW: Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer Presented with 2023 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award. Get the details on The Bottom Line: https://kychamberbottomline.com/2023/09/12/senate-majority-leader-damon-thayer-presented-with-2023-kentucky-chamber-mvp-award.

Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer was presented the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award in September by Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts and Senior Vice...

06/09/2023

NEW OP-ED: “Kentucky’s Winning Strategy:” A Unifying Vision for Our Commonwealth’s Economic Future. Read the full piece by Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts on The Bottom Line: https://kychamberbottomline.com/2023/09/06/op-ed-kentuckys-winning-strategy-a-unifying-vision-for-our-commonwealths-economic-future/.

The following is an op-ed piece authored by Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts We live in a time where our politics and opinions...

05/09/2023

NEW: Kentucky’s plan for tax reform working as intended. Get the details on The Bottom Line here:

A vote to further reduce Kentucky’s individual income tax rate in the 2024 legislative session is unlikely, based on a new state government report released...

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