2026 Results for Business

Highlighting the Kentucky Chamber’s advocacy and key outcomes from the 2026 legislative session

The Kentucky Chamber’s annual Results for Business publication outlines major policy outcomes from the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly and how those decisions impact Kentucky employers, workforce development, and long-term competitiveness.

This year, the Kentucky Chamber’s advocacy efforts alongside the General Assembly resulted in $1.564 billion in savings for Kentucky employers, equating to $911 per private-sector employee across the Commonwealth.

Since 2016, the Kentucky Chamber’s advocacy efforts have helped save Kentucky employers a total of $11.533 billion, equating to $6,715 per employee.

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About the Publication

The 2026 Results for Business publication highlights:

  • Legislation passed during the 2026 legislative session
  • Key advocacy efforts and policy outcomes
  • Legislative voting records on business issues
  • The Kentucky Chamber’s legislative scorecard
  • Recognition of the 2026 MVPs of the General Assembly
  • Major policy priorities impacting Kentucky employers and workforce growth

This year’s publication includes policy highlights related to child care, housing, workforce development, education leadership, tax policy, legal climate issues, and Kentucky’s long-term competitiveness.

2026 By the Numbers

  • $1.564 billion in employer savings tied to legislative outcomes in 2026
  • $911 in savings per Kentucky private-sector employee in 2026
  • 80 lawmakers earned a 100% score on the Kentucky Chamber legislative scorecard
  • Advocacy engagement included more than 10,500 Kentucky Chamber leaders and more than 60,000 Kentuckians

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