News Mentions of the Kentucky Chamber

2025

McConnell Helps Secure Federal Grant to Support Substance Abuse Recovery and Job Training in Appalachian Kentucky – Congressional Documents and Publications – September 29, 2025

Glasscock Principal selected for executive leadership training – Lebanon Enterprise – September 23, 2025

OPINION: Why KET is an institution worth supporting, saving – Louisville Business First – September 23, 2025

Two Christian County principals chosen for statewide leadership program – Kentucky New Era – September 22, 2025

In Focus: Child Care Shortages in Kentucky – Spectrum News – September 22, 2025

Rep. Walker Thomas honored with Kentucky Chamber MVP Award – Kentucky New Era – September 22, 2025

Additionally published through WHOP and WKDZ

Groups spent nearly $10M lobbying Kentucky lawmakers after 2025 session – Louisville Public Media – September 17, 2025

Additionally published through WKMS, WKU Public Radio, WEKU, and WFPL

New Kentuckian hiring event supports refugees and immigrants – WLKY – September 17, 2025

Additionally published through WNKY, WHAS, WTVF, and Spectrum News

Heavrin to sponsor bill to assist with childcare – Elizabethtown News-Enterprise – September 16, 2025

Additionally published through Lebanon Enterprise

One on One: Kimberly Halbauer, Regional President Fifth Third Bank – The Lane Report – September 11, 2025

Brad Long completes Kentucky Chamber Fellowship – Dawson Springs Progress – September 6, 2025

Reeder graduates from Chamber Fellowship for Civic Leadership – Adair County Community Voice – September 3, 2025

Additionally published in the Adair Progress

Collins graduates from Kentucky Chamber Fellowship for Civic Leadership – Marshall County Tribune-Courier – September 3, 2025

Kentucky Chamber of Commerce suggests lowered childcare costs could lead to economic growth – WVXU – September 3, 2025

Additionally published through WEKU, Louisville Public Media, WFPL, and WKMS

Affordable child care is a must for Kentucky to grow its workforce and economy | Opinion – Louisville Courier-Journal – September 2, 2025

Chamber-led child care collaborative recommends growth to state’s workforce and economy – Lane Report – August 28, 2025

Kentucky Chamber shares new reports with lawmakers to chart path on child care – WDKY – August 27, 2025

Additionally published through WKYT, WOWK, WCPO, and Yahoo! News

Report: Kentucky economy could improve with child care changes – WUKY – August 27, 2025

Additionally published through Kiowa County Press and Morehead State Public Radio

Report: Kentucky workforce, economy could improve with child care changes – Kentucky Lantern – August 22, 2025

Additionally published through Yahoo! News, Commonwealth Journal, Appalachian News Express, Daily Independent, WKYT, Dawson Springs Progress, Paducah Sun, Franklin Favorite, and Kentucky New Era

BlueOval SK is bringing more than jobs to KY. Let's protect our investment. – Louisville Courier Journal – August 22, 2025

Additionally published through Lexington Herald-Leader

New research from KY Chamber underscores child care impact on Kentucky’s economy and workforce – Northern Kentucky Tribune – August 22, 2025

Ky Chamber report: Child care can add 28,000 to state’s workforce – Lane Report – August 21, 2025

Louisville workforce growth and fight against brain drain: Q&A with reporter Olivia Evans – Louisville Courier Journal – August 18, 2025

Additionally published through Cincinnati Enquirer

OpEd: KET deserves our voice and our support – Lane Report – August 13, 2025

BizLex Q&A: Yajaira Aich West – Smiley Pete Publishing – August 12, 2025

In Focus: The growing impacts of artificial intelligence's use – Spectrum News – August 11, 2025

Heavrin’s Week in Review: Families and Children, Health Services, Economic Development – K105 – August 7, 2025

Additionally published through Grayson County News

Senate candidates seeking McConnell seat trade jabs at Fancy Farm. See updates – Louisville Courier Journal – August 2, 2025

Additionally published through WKYU, WKMS, Spectrum News, Kentucky Lantern, Yahoo! News, Finnoexpert, WKYT, WLEX, MSN, Hoptown Chronicle, LINK NKY, WBKO, Northern Kentucky Tribune, WAVE, WKDZ, and Henderson Gleaner

Who had the best zingers? Here's a round up from Fancy Farm – Louisville Courier Journal – August 2, 2025

Who is the first female speaker to ever emcee at Fancy Farm? – WHAS – August 2, 2025

145th Fancy Farm Picnic On Tap This Weekend – WKDZ – August 1, 2025

Additionally published through WHVO, WPKY, and WDRB

NKY Sen. Chris McDaniel honored with MVP Award from Kentucky Chamber of Commerce – Northern Kentucky Tribune – August 1, 2025

Tariff fluctuations create uncertainty for Kentucky farmers – Spectrum News – August 1, 2025

Local Chamber President spotlights statewide childcare study – WHOP – August 1, 2025

Harlan Countian wins Young Professional of the Year – Harlan Enterprise – July 31, 2025

Lawmakers broach pro-growth housing policies – Dawson Springs Progress – July 31, 2025

Additionally published through Madisonville Messenger, Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer, and Grayson County News

A Welcome from the 2025 Emcee – Ashli Watts – Mayfield Messenger – July 30, 2025

Picnic emcee: “A woman is up for the job” – Paducah Sun – July 30, 2025

Kentucky Chamber announces 2025 Young Professional of the Year – The Lane Report – July 29, 2025

Lawmakers discuss Kentucky’s housing shortage during committee meeting – WEKU – July 29, 2025

Additionally published through Hoptown Chronicle, WDKY, WKYT, WXIX, WBKO, and WAVE

Who's speaking at Fancy Farm 2025? See the list of who will and won't be there – Louisville Courier Journal – July 28, 2025

Additionally published through Finnoexpert, WPKY, Paducah Sun, Herald-Ledger, Forward Kentucky, Mayfield Messenger, Marshall County Tribune-Courier, Times Ledger, Herald-Ledger, and Spectrum News

KET To Air Fancy Farm Coverage After KY Chamber Assist – WHVO – July 26, 2025

Additionally published through WKDZ and WPKY

Road to 2028: Beshear makes splash in Vogue as speculations rise over White House run – Lexington Herald-Leader – July 24, 2025

Beshear to biz leaders: Let’s create new jobs and then keep them in KY – Lexington-Herald-Leader – July 23, 2025

Additionally published through Murray Ledger and Times

KET revives Fancy Farm coverage, thanks to donation – Louisville Courier Journal – July 23, 2025

Additionally published through Lexington Herald-Leader, WAVE, WKYT, KFVS, WFPL, WTVQ, Elizabethtown News-Enterprise, WGTK, Finnoexpert, West Kentucky Star, Mayfield Messenger, WPAD, WVXU, WVLK, Kentucky Today, Madisonville Messenger, Kentucky New Era, WKYX, Forward Kentucky, Messenger-Inquirer, and Murray Ledger and Times

Lexington middle schoolers get an inside look at the medical field – WUKY – July 23, 2025

Additionally published through WKYT

Middle schoolers learn about medical professions through new summer camp – WTVQ – July 23, 2025

GE Appliances CEO on looming AI 'crisis' – Louisville Business First – July 22, 2025

Beshear hints at future in conversation with Kentucky businesses – WDKY – July 22, 2025

Additionally published through Yahoo! News and WKYT

KET revives plan to cover 2025 Fancy Farm Picnic with donation after federal funding cuts – Kentucky Lantern – July 22, 2025

Additionally published through Kentucky Forward, Commonwealth Journal, Northern Kentucky Tribune, WPSD, WHAS, WYMT, Paducah Sun, Herald Ledger, Finnoexpert, Marshall County Tribune-Courier, and Hoptown Chronicle

McConnell evolves from GOP leader to Senate wild card – The Hill – July 18, 2025

Additionally published through AOL and Newsbreak

Kentucky Chamber to Host 2nd Annual AI Summit on July 21 in Louisville – Adair County Progress – July 18, 2025

Additionally published through WAVE, and WLKY

Fifth Third Bank accelerates growth and community investment across Kentucky – Louisville Business First – July 14, 2025

Speakers announced for Kentucky's 145th Fancy Farm picnic – WDRB – July 11, 2025

Additionally published through Lexington Herald-Leader, Hoptown Chronicle, Yahoo! News, Kentucky Lantern, WFPL, and WEKU

Warren nominated as Young Professional of the Year – LaRue County News Herald – July 9, 2025

Richardson recognized with chamber MVP award – Kentucky New Era – July 10, 2025

Additionally published through Hoptown Chronicle

Ramirez Among 40 Leadership Institute Graduates – WKDZ – July 7, 2025

Additionally published through WHOP

Kentucky Amends Occupational Safety and Health Act, Proposes Implementing Regulations – Littler – July 7, 2025

Additionally published through Lexology, JD Supra, and Mondaq

Week in review: Child safety, disaster prevention, and veterans centers – Grayson County News – July 2, 2025

Additionally published through K105 and Springfield Sun

Allen County Primary Center principal takes part in Leadership Institute hosted by Kentucky Chamber Foundation – WNKY – July 2, 2025

Kentucky AI work continues, despite uncertainty stemming from federal spending bill – WUKY – June 27, 2025

Additionally published through Spectrum News

Officials address how emerging policy impacts Kentucky’s economy – Morehead State Public Radio – June 26, 2025

Donevon Storm Appointed to Board of Lumber King, Inc. – LBM Magazine – June 24, 2025

Harlan Co. native up for major statewide award – WYMT – June 20, 2025

Additionally published through Harlan Enterprise and WVLT (Knoxville, TN)

Morehead Mayor Laura White-Brown to serve on new Pre-K for All Advisory Committee – Morehead State Public Radio – June 18, 2025

Governor Beshear’s “Pre-K for All” Initiative comes to Owensboro – WEHT – June 13, 2025

Additionally published through Messenger-Inquirer, Yahoo! News, and Eagle Country Online

Tariffs on track to hit 84-year high, Tax Foundation says – The Lane Report – June 11, 2025

United Way names chair for 2025 campaign – Movers & Makers Magazine – June 9, 2025

PeADD gives out awards, spotlights the idea of home at annual dinner – WHOP – June 9, 2025

Kentucky business leaders discuss potential tariff impact on agriculture, bourbon at Lexington conference – Spectrum News – June 5, 2025

Kentucky business leaders discuss potential tariff impact on agriculture, bourbon at Lexington conference – WEKU – June 3, 2025

McConnell: Medicaid cuts likely to remain in Senate but not easy to pass – Lexington Herald-Leader – May 31, 2025

Additionally published through Murray Ledger & Times

Have changes in immigration laws affected KY businesses? Here’s what some say – Lexington Herald-Leader – May 30, 2025

Additionally published through WKYT, WLEX, KET, Scripps News, Murray Ledger-Times, Tyler Morning Telegraph (TX), Longview News-Journal (TX), Spokesman-Review (WA), Daily Gazette (NY), Brunswick News (GA), Arca Max, Walla Walla Union Bulletin (WA), Gazette Extra (WI), and Daily Item (PA)

Sen. McConnell discusses House reconciliation bill, tariffs at Lexington event – WEKU – May 30, 2025

Bell, LaRue, Marion, Washington counties certified Recovery Ready communities – The Cadiz Record – May 29, 2025

Additionally published through Kentucky New Era, LaRue County Herald News, Springfield Sun, and Lebanon Enterprise

Eastern Standard: Kentucky Collaborative on Child Care with Charles Aull – WEKU – May 29, 2025

Regional Leadership Summit comes to Boyd – Ashland Daily Independent – May 25, 2025

At what age can children stay home alone in KY over summer? What an expert says – Lexington Herald-Leader – May 23, 2025

Kentucky Chamber’s Ashli Watts to emcee annual Fancy Farm Picnic – Hoptown Chronicle – May 19, 2025

Additionally published through Kentucky Lantern

Kentucky Newsmakers 5/18: US Senate candidate Daniel Cameron; Ky. Chamber of Commerce President Ashli Watts – WKYT – May 18, 2025

Op-Ed: Building a stronger future through homeownership – Paducah Sun – May 17, 2025

Additionally published through Louisville Courier Journal and Lexington Herald-Leader

Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts chosen as chair of Energy Planning and Inventory Commission – The Lane Report – May 16, 2025

Kentucky Chamber of Commerce report shows state needs quality access to childcare – WEKU – May 13, 2025

Additionally published through WFPL and Daily News Briefing Podcast

Hard choices face Kentucky Republican tasked with recommending Medicaid cuts – Kentucky Lantern – May 12, 2025

Additionally published through Yahoo! News and WPSD

Kentucky’s Republican senators are key voices opposing Trump on tariffs – Louisville Public Media – May 12, 2025

Additionally published through WEKU, WVXU, and LPM Daily News Briefing Podcast

Kentucky Collaborative on Child Care report offers solutions for Commonwealth’s child care crises – Northern Kentucky Tribune – May 9, 2025

Comment on Kentucky: A Foundation for Action – KET – May 8, 2025

Kentucky groups push solutions to make more child care accessible – WKU Public Radio – May 8, 2025

After Kentuckians of both parties agree access to child care is vital, Chamber offers to-do list – Kentucky Lantern – May 7, 2025

Additionally published through Paducah Sun and WFPL

Ashli Watts named emcee for 145th Fancy Farm – WLEX – May 6, 2025

Additionally published through WPSD, WDKY, Spectrum News, Kentucky Lantern, Yahoo! News, Mayfield Messenger, Murray Ledger and Times, Paducah Sun, Madisonville Messenger, Dawson Springs Progress, WFPL, WVLK-AM, WVXU, and WKMS

How tariffs are affecting the Kentucky Derby – NBC News – May 3, 2025

Have Donald Trump’s tariffs impacted the Kentucky Derby 2025? All about the economic impact – The Economic Times – May 3, 2025

Senator Max Wise Named Kentucky Chamber MVP For Pro-Business Leadership – K Country 105.7 – May 1, 2025

Kentucky workforce has rebounded from pandemic to its largest in state history, Gov. Beshear says – Yahoo! News – May 1, 2025

Additionally published through Spectrum News, WDKY and WPKY-AM

Beshear highlights efforts to return inmates to workforce – WDKY – April 24, 2025

Additionally published through Governor Beshear, Yahoo! News, WAVE, and WKYT

Kentucky Chamber Announces New Online Economy Dashboard – WPKY – April 24, 2025

Additionally published through Spectrum News, WHVO, and WKDZ

McConnell, local business leaders denounce tariffs at CVG – LinkNKY – April 24, 2025

Additionally published through Spectrum News, WXIX, WLWT, WKRC, and WVXU

Sen. Rand Paul Wants to Strip Tariffs Authority From Trump, Give It to Congress – Newsmax – April 23, 2025

Local legislators recap 2025 session – Ashland Daily Independent – April 23, 2025

Aull, Noel promoted at Kentucky Chamber of Commerce – Frankfort State Journal – April 23, 2025

Additionally published through Madisonville Messenger and Dawson Springs Progress

Looming tariffs affect Kentucky's various industries – Spectrum News – April 20, 2025

US takes a toll with stock market and tariff concerns – Kentucky Kernel – April 19, 2025

Who spent the most lobbying the Kentucky legislature? See the list – Louisville Courier Journal – April 18, 2025

Legislators recap latest session with eye to future – Elizabethtown News-Enterprise – April 18, 2025

As tariffs loom, Kentucky relies on trade more than any other state, says new study – Kentucky Lantern – April 17, 2025

Chamber tops list of lobbying spenders in 2025 session of Kentucky legislature – WKYU – April 17, 2025

Kentuckians want to work. Outdated policies keep thousands unemployed. – Louisville Courier Journal – April 18, 2025

Additionally published through Elizabethtown News-Enterprise, WEKU, Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer, Lexington Herald-Leader, Clay County News, and LinkNKY

Christian County continues the road to recovery after historic flooding – WBKO – April 8, 2025

Additionally published through WHVO

Local middle schoolers to compete in regional National Civics Bee – WPSD – April 8, 2025

Additionally published through Paducah Sun

Why Kentucky business, political leaders are worried about Trump’s new wave of tariffs – Lexington Herald-Leader – April 3, 2025

How new tariffs could impact Kentucky – WKYT – April 2, 2025

Additionally published through WLEX, Lexington Herald-Leader, and Spectrum News

Kentucky organization seeks to change stigma surrounding hiring incarcerated individuals – WMKY – April 1, 2025

Republicans in KY legislature deny Gov. Beshear’s vetoes, including DEI, Medicaid bills – Lexington Herald-Leader – March 28, 2025

What has KY Gov. Beshear vetoed? See the full list of 20-plus bills and what they mean for KY – Lexington Herald-Leader – March 27, 2025

Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO added to US Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 – WPSD – March 24, 2025

Additionally published through Paducah Sun

Gov. Andy Beshear vetoes business-backed bill weakening state’s worker safety protections – Lexington Herald-Leader – March 25, 2025

Kentucky Bill to Trim State OSHA Agency Powers Now on the Governor’s Desk – Insurance Journal – March 18, 2025

Additionally published through Inside OSHA Online

Trump’s handling of economy tests the patience of his Republican fans – The Washington Times – March 14, 2025

Additionally published through The Gordon Deal Show

GOP lawmakers pass bills to weaken KY worker safety standards at request of employers – Lexington Herald-Leader – March 14, 2025

Kentucky businesses impacted by imposed tariffs, now facing price increases amid uncertainty – Kentucky Kernel – March 13, 2025

GLI Kicks off 2025 HEN Fellows and AML Fellows Programs – Lane Report – March 6, 2025

Guest columnist: HB 398 puts Ky. workers' lives at risk – The State Journal – March 5, 2025

U.S. Chamber Urges Swift End to Tariffs Set to Go into Effect; Highlights Real Harm to American Businesses, Workers, and Consumers – U.S. Chamber of Commerce – March 3, 2025

Additionally published through Hazard Herald, Sierra Sun Times, Voice of Alexandria, The Cutoff News, WJAG News Talk, Regional Media News, Pasco News Online, and Financial Regional News

Kentucky Chamber’s inaugural Healthcare Innovation Summit addresses AI – Lane Report – March 3, 2025

Additionally published through Paducah Sun

Louisville Tile CEO shares business insights at innovation summit – Floor Covering News – March 3, 2025

Additionally published through News Bites and Stone World Magazine

Bill rolling back labor rules a ‘direct assault’ on Kentucky workers, unions say – WKU Public Radio – February 20, 2025

Additionally published through Lexington Herald-Leader, WKYT, Forward Kentucky, Kentucky Lantern, and Yahoo! News

Southeast Ky. Chamber launches ‘Back to Business’ grant program to support flood-affected businesses – Mountain Top Media – February 19, 2025

Additionally published through Floyd County Times, Appalachian News-Express, and Paintsville Herald

Kentucky businesses need free enterprise – Ashland Daily Independent – February 18, 2025

Additionally published through Frankfort State Journal, Richmond Register, and Commonwealth Journal

Kentucky Chamber of Commerce shares insight on effects of KY’s increased unemployment rate – Northern Kentucky Tribune – February 13, 2025

Additionally published through Newsbreak, WDRB, and Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer

Companies spent record-breaking funds on lobbying the 2024 General Assembly – WKU Public Radio – February 4, 2025

Additionally published through Louisville Business First

Kentucky leaders voice concern over impact Trump's tariffs will have on bourbon industry – WLKY – February 3, 2025

Additionally published through Spectrum News and WTVQ

Advocacy groups respond to executive order on DEI – WKYT – January 24, 2025

Additionally published on WYMT

Storm of Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance joins Kentucky Chamber Board of Directors – Richmond Register – January 16, 2025

Don’t Miss Out: Learn How to Recruit and Retain Talent from the Disability Community – Only 10 Seats Remain – Lane Report – January 15, 2025

State chamber of commerce files brief opposing court ruling – Kentucky New Era – January 9, 2025

Republicans tout lower income tax, gig Beshear at Kentucky Chamber of Commerce dinnerKentucky Lantern – January 9, 2025

Additionally published through Yahoo! News, WKYT, WTVQ, and Corbin Times-Tribune

The 2025 Kentucky legislative session kicks off Tuesday. Here’s what to look for – WKYU – January 6, 2025

New report examines impact of Kentucky tax reform efforts, outlines next steps – The Lane Report – January 6, 2025

Kentucky Chamber to host 30th annual Chamber Day Dinner – The News-Enterprise – January 2, 2025

Additionally published through WKYT


2024

Kentucky’s economic progress could be stalled by our housing crisis | Opinion – Lexington Herald-Leader – December 30, 2024

Additionally published through Cincinnati Enquirer, Elizabethtown News-Enterprise, The State Journal, Louisville Business First, and Louisville Courier-Journal

Ashli Watts appears on Newsmakers – WKYT – December 29, 2024

KDA: Challenges Mount Amid Record Production & Landmark Barrel Inventories – Craft Spirits Magazine – December 19, 2024

Additionally published in Louisville Business First and Northern Kentucky Tribune

Hopkinsville, Christian County facing down multiple factors in housing shortage – Hoptown Chronicle – December 17, 2024

Scott nervous, excited, humbled as new chamber leader – The News-Enterprise – December 17, 2024

State revenue is forecast to decline as Kentucky lawmakers prepare another income tax cut – Kentucky Lantern – December 9, 2024

Additionally published through Yahoo! News

Paducah Chamber breakfast features Kentucky Chamber CEO – Paducah Sun – December 6, 2024

Trailblazers of Innovation – Smiley Pete Publishing – December 2, 2024

Chamber of Commerce hosts Thanksgiving meeting highlighted by AI panel – Sentinel-Echo – November 28, 2024

Kentucky Chamber president to speak at Paducah Chamber's Power in Partnership Breakfast – Paducah Sun – November 26, 2024

Chamber Eye Opener hears legislative updates – Kentucky New Era – November 23, 2024

Expect lower Ky income tax, but local reform more daunting, legislators say – Deal Town/The Lane Report – November 22, 2024

Calling all middle school students for National Civics Bee – Winchester Sun – November 22, 2024 

'Clean Slate' policies will help Kentucky families and businesses | Opinion – Louisville Courier Journal – November 22, 2024

Christian County Chamber Legislative Breakfast Hones On Economy – WKDZ – November 21, 2024

Additionally published on WHVO and WHOP

Goodwill announces leadership hires – Louisville Business First – November 20, 2024

Lawmakers spotlight their priorities at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Legislative Preview – WHOP – November 19, 2024

KY will cut income tax again, but local tax reform would be more daunting, legislative leaders say – The Kentucky Lantern – November 18, 2024

Additionally published on LINK NKYPaducah SunYahoo! NewsThe Journal-EnterpriseNorthern Kentucky TribuneAshland Daily IndependentWKMSCommonwealth Journal, and Hoptown Chronicle

Senate, House leaders preview 2025 Legislative Session – Spectrum News – November 18, 2024

Kentucky lawmakers preview upcoming legislative session – WKYT – November 18, 2024

Additionally published through WAVE, WCHSWYMT, and WBKO

Economic momentum, housing emerge as 2025 legislative priorities at Kentucky Chamber event – WUKY – November 18, 2024

Additionally published through WHAS and WKRC

Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosts legislative preview conference – Our Community Now – November 18, 2024

Strategic Roadmap for Kentucky Agriculture: Farm, Food, Fuel & Fiber – Morning Ag Clips – November 18, 2024

'One people with one vision': Inaugural NEKY Chamber dinner highlights regionalism – Ashland Daily Independent -November 8, 2024

Additionally published through Yahoo! News

Who's Who for November 2024 – Smiley Pete Publishing – November 7, 2024

Kinship care, state parks and EMS discussed in Frankfort – Pioneer News – November 7, 2024

Chamber of Commerce inaugural dinner Thursday – Ashland Daily Independent – November 4, 2024

OPINION: In defense of our free-enterprise system – Louisville Business First – October 29, 2024

Additionally published in The State Journal and Louisville Courier Journal

Three vying for 25th District House seat – The News-Enterprise – October 29, 2024

Election 2024: the race for Ky. House District 62 – WKYT – October 28, 2024

'Ill-fated effort': McConnell was 'furious' at Rick Scott's 2022 leader bid, book says – Fox News – October 25, 2024

McConnell Distancing Self from Trump Policy – KET Kentucky Edition – October 24, 2024

McConnell says he looks forward to being ‘free at last’ from leadership role in Congress – Lexington Herald-Leader – October 24, 2024

Mitch McConnell 'free at last' when he leaves Senate leadership, and other forum takeaways – Louisville Courier Journal – October 24, 2024

Additionally published in the Killeen Daily Herald, Hartford Courant, Yahoo! News, 

McConnell: Killing Chevron ‘most consequential’ achievement – E&E News by Politico – October 24, 2024

Additionally published through Broadband Breakfast

McConnell calls the presidential race a ‘cliffhanger’ – WEKU – October 23, 2024

Additionally published through WUKY, WAVE News, WCKY, WXVU, LPM Daily News Briefing, WHAS, WCKY, WFLP, and Yahoo! News

Tomi Jean Clifford resigns as Chamber of Commerce Director – Cynthiana Democrat – October 22, 2024

Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce launches National Civics Bee – Appalachian News-Express – October 19, 2024

Kentucky Chamber of Commerce recognizes Senator Chris McDaniel with 2024 MVP Award – Northern Kentucky Tribune – October 18, 2024

Kentucky Chamber Foundation - Disability Hiring Academy – WPKY – October 18, 2024

Here's how we made the 2024 Kentucky Voter Guide – Louisville Public Media – October 17, 2024

Ky business leaders optimistic on economy, struggling with workforce – The Lane Report – October 16, 2024

Public Policy: Why Your Vote Counts – The Lane Report – October 14, 2024

One on One: Central Bank CEO Luther Deaton – The Lane Report – October 14, 2024

Bundren to serve as 2024-25 KCCE chair – Murray Ledger and Times – October 4, 2024

Local chamber wins two statewide awards – Central Kentucky News Journal – October 4, 2024

Mark Workman of BFW/Marcum joins Kentucky Chamber of Commerce board – Paducah Sun – October 3, 2024

Additionally published through WPSD

CVG’s Candace McGraw passes state chamber gavel to Henderson banker Scott Davis – Northern Kentucky Tribune – October 2, 2024

Logan County Chamber receives excellence awards at statewide conference – News-Democrat & Leader – October 2, 2024

Legislators express concerns – LaRue County Herald News – October 2, 2024

Additionally published through The Springfield Sun and The Kentucky Standard

Legislators receive housing overview from stakeholders – Grayson County News – October 2, 2024

Campbellsville-Taylor County Chamber Of Commerce Receives Two Kentucky Chamber Executive’s Awards – K-Country 105.7 FM – September 27, 2024

Additionally published in WVLC-99.9 FM

Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce announces awards – WPSD – September 26, 2024

Logan County Chamber receives excellence awards at statewide conference – WNKY – September 26, 2024

Legislators receive housing overview from stakeholders – Madisonville Messenger – September 26, 2024

Additionally published through the Cadiz Record

Report: Home prices relative to mean income 'upwards of four, even five times' what they were in areas of Kentucky in the 90s – WUKY – September 25, 2024

Advocates say zoning ordinances limit affordable housing opportunities in Kentucky – WKMS 91.3 FM – September 24, 2024

From af­fordable to mansions: Kentucky has a need for all types of housing – Spectrum News – September 23, 2024

Fair Chance Academy enlightens employers on the struggles facing some job seekers – Lebanon Enterprise – September 18, 2024

RETAIN Kentucky, partners to focus on workforce support in annual summit – University of Kentucky – September 11, 2024

Additionally published through the Northern Kentucky Tribune

KHC: Homelessness, Economic Growth Impacted by State Housing Shortage – City of Berea – September 11, 2024

Chairman Jason Petrie Honored By Kentucky Chamber Of Commerce – WKDZ 106.5 FM – September 6, 2024

Additionally published through WHOP 1230 AM

"Those Who Need It Can't Afford It" How Childcare Challenges Are Curbing Economic Opportunity – Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland – September 4, 2024

Week in Review: Housing, Health, and Veterans – Springfield Sun – September 4, 2024

Guthrie hears from advocates about benefits of child care programs – The News Enterprise – September 4, 2024

Chamber speaker addresses childcare program – Appalachian News Express – September 3, 2024

Kentucky Newsmakers 9/1: Kentucky Chamber of Commerce CEO Ashli Watts; Lexington Sporting Club CEO Kim Shelton – WKYT – September 1, 2024

Kentucky’s workforce development set to be streamlined by new partnership – WDKY – August 29, 2024

Additionally published through Yahoo! News and WOWK

Representative Josh Branscum Receives Chamber MVP Award – 92.7 The Wave – August 29, 2024

Additionally published through WJRS 104.9 Laker Country

Ava June Tackett of Johnson County wins National Civics Bee Kentucky State Finals – Paintsville Herald – August 28, 2024

Additionally published through WYMT and Ashland Daily Independent

Community leaders discuss drug policies in Public Health is Public Safety Tour meeting – WLEX – August 21, 2024

Fiscal path clear for another cut in Kentucky’s income tax, lawmakers hear – Kentucky Lantern – August 21, 2024

Additionally published through Yahoo! News, CHNI News Service, and Hazard Herald

Truist names new regional president – Louisville Business First – August 19, 2024

U.S. Global Leadership Coalition’s South Summit featured local, national leaders – Northern Kentucky Tribune – August 18, 2024

2024 Partners in Philanthropy: Get the know our Nonprofit Visionary Leader Award Honorees – Louisville Business First – August 15, 2024

National Civics Bee Kentucky State Finals to be held on August 22 at state fair in Louisville – Northern Kentucky Tribune – August 14, 2024

Additionally published through WPKY-AM

2024 NONPROFIT VISIONARY LEADER: Beth Davisson – Louisville Business First – August 14, 2024

Workforce recovery program to be held in September – The Kentucky Standard – August 13, 2024

Additionally published through The News Enterprise and Central Kentucky News Journal

Kentucky Tonight: Affordable and Available Housing – Kentucky Educational Television – August 12, 2024

Osborne presented with 2024 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award – The Oldham Era – August 8, 2024

Workforce recovery program coming to Marion County in September – Elizabethtown News Enterprise – August 8, 2024

Additionally published through Lebanon Enterprise

Educators meet with business leaders to help students get jobs – WKYT – August 5, 2024

Additionally published through WDKY

Teaching the teachers: FCPS teachers take part in industry conference – WLEX – August 5, 2024

Bell County Chamber holds annual Awards Dinner – Middlesboro Daily News – July 30, 2024

Tribute to Ashli Watts; Congressional Record Vol. 170, No. 121 – Congress.gov – July 28, 2024

Additionally published through Impact News Service

Sixth Circuit balks at Kentucky request for 'guidance' on voided EPA rule – Big News Network – July 19, 2024

Additionally published by Louisville Courier Journal, Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer, and Kentucky Today

Report: Ky. voucher program would mostly benefit families that already have kids in private schools – WKU Public Radio – July 16, 2024

Additionally published through Spectrum News

Sen. Rand Paul talks Trump and inflation at special Chamber luncheon – Commonwealth Journal – July 15, 2024

Chamber Eggs ‘n Issues to feature Candace McGraw on what lies ahead for CVG – Northern Kentucky Tribune – July 15, 2024

Some new Kentucky laws are in limbo as governor says lawmakers failed to fund them – Kentucky Lantern – July 15, 2024
Additionally published through Yahoo! News

Here's how much housing is needed in Kentucky – Louisville Business First – July 15, 2024

KY Chamber of Commerce representative discusses workforce recovery at local chamber luncheon – Corbin Times Tribune – July 11, 2024

Beshear visits Japan and South Korea – WTVW – July 9, 2024

Additionally published through WDKY and WEHT

Kentucky Chamber, HBA release detailed report on economic impact of housing in the Commonwealth – Northern Kentucky Tribune – July 8, 2024

Additionally published through The Lane Report, WDKY, WKYT, WFPL, WVXU, WEKU, LEO Weekly, WBKO, and Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer

Kentucky lawyer climbed out of alcoholism, launched a recovery boom – Yahoo! News – July 2, 2024

Additionally published through Kentucky Lantern

Gov. Beshear Joins Eastern Light Distilling To Break Ground on New $143.7 Million Distillery in Morehead Creating 50 Full-Time Jobs – Office of Governor Andy Beshear – July 2, 2024

ANNOUNCING: LBF's 2024 Nonprofit Visionary Leader and Volunteer of the Year Awards – Louisville Business Journal – June 27, 2024

WATCH: 4th annual Women’s Summit held in Lexington – WKYT – June 26, 2024

'We have a big voice': Women's Summit seeks to open doors for women at all stages of their careers – WUKY – June 26, 2024

Kentucky Chamber’s 4th Annual Women’s Summit to be held in Lexington June 26 – Northern Kentucky Tribune – June 24, 2024

Henderson County Middle School Principals Graduate from Leadership Institute – WSON – June 24, 2024

Signature HealthCARE Leads Charge to Increase Personal Needs Allowance for Kentucky and Tennessee Residents – Trading View – June 20, 2024

Ashli Watts - The Kentucky Chamber's Women's Summit – WKYT – June 19, 2024

Additionally published on WDKY

Tobacco control comes up short in state budget – Sentinel Echo – June 14, 2024

U.S. Chamber of Commerce, State and Local Chambers Urge Administration to Support Digital Trade Rules – U.S. Chamber of Commerce – June 12, 2024

Low-turnout primaries showed gains for insurgents who want the GOP to move rightward – Louisville Courier Journal – May 31, 2024

Additionally published through Northern Kentucky Tribune

McConnell gives legislative update in Ashland – Daily Independent – May 30, 2024

Lane One-On-One: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray – The Lane Report May 28, 2024

Gallrein “weighing all options” after narrow primary loss – Bluegrass Live – May 23, 2024

Nelson County voters give Massaroni a landslide win in 50th District primary – Nelson County Gazette – May 22, 2024

Just waking up, Kentucky? See the results from key 2024 primary elections – Lexington Herald-Leader – May 22, 2024

Meredith bests Rock to keep house seat – Bluegrass Live – May 21, 2024

Matt Nunn wins Republican nomination for Kentucky Senate District 17 seat – Yahoo! News – May 21, 2024

Additionally published through Lexington Herald-Leader and AOL

Power plant debate helps push lobby spending to new high for Kentucky legislature – News From the States – May 20, 2024

Additionally published through Kentucky Lantern, Forward Kentucky, and Commonwealth Journal

South Western Kentucky EDC Wraps May With Updates – WKDZ – May 20, 2024

Vermont’s data privacy law sparks state lawmaker alliance against tech lobbyists – Yahoo! News – May 18, 2024

Local business leaders in awe of PGA Championship at Valhalla – Business First Louisville – May 16, 2024

The Talent Pipeline, The Horse Groom, a Workforce Rethinking – Forbes – May 15, 2024

AE Electrical Solutions benefits from Ky. Chamber Foundation’s Talent Pipeline Management Program – The State Journal – May 14, 2024

Civic engagement is more important now than ever – Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer – May 11, 2024

Raymond Daniels Joins Transylvania to Focus on Strategic Partnerships, Community Relations – Targeted News Service – May 9, 2024

Here's how and why we made our Kentucky voter guide – Louisville Public Media – May 9, 2024

Additional Funding Announced for Kentucky’s CAREER Act – Spectrum News – May 9, 2024

Small Business Expo highlight of chamber luncheon – The News Enterprise – May 9, 2024

Task force hopes to provide child care solutions for area workers – The News Enterprise – May 4, 2024 

Pikeville student wins regional Civics Bee – Floyd County Times – May 2, 2024

State Lawmakers Testify about Industry Influence on Privacy Bills in Vermont Hearing – Electronic Privacy Information Center – April 30, 2024

Legislative lobbying reports for last session rank pharmacy-benefit managers fifth, hospitals sixth, Altria 11th, Anthem 17th, docs 18th – Kentucky Health News – April 30, 2024

Kenton County’s Republican primary candidates are aligned — even indistinguishable — on the issues – Forward Kentucky – April 26, 2024

Additionally published through NKY Tribune

Expensive battle brewing in Kentucky primary to shape GOP caucus in Frankfort – WEKU – April 26, 2024

Additionally published through Louisville Public Media, Latest from LPM News, Forward Kentucky, WKMS and WKU Public Radio

Local employers invited to participate in Fair Chance Academy workshop – The Advocate Messenger – April 26, 2024

Additionally published through Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer

Kentucky Chamber announced first-ever Young Professional of the Year – Louisville Business First – April 25, 2024

Additionally published through WAVE, WLKY, and WHAS

The Inaugural Kentucky Young Professionals Summit is Days Away, Here’s What to Know – Kentucky Business – April 18, 2024

Report shows Kentucky needs more than 206,000 additional units to close current housing gap – NKY Tribune – April 18, 2024

New website helps second-chancers with jobs, education, recovery – Lane Report – April 18, 2024

Additionally published through The Kentucky Standard and Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer

Audubon’s Velotta selected for Leadership Institute for School Principals – Owensboro Times – April 16, 2024

Legislature rejects pleas, cuts tobacco-prevention spending; passes vape bill that some say could spur youth smoking – Kentucky Health News – April 15, 2024

Additionally published through Kentucky Lantern and News From The States

Five Hopkins Co. students in Civics Bee regional – Madisonville Messenger – April 13, 2024 

Civic engagement is more important now than ever – Lane Report – April 12, 2024

Additionally published through Frankfort State Journal and Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer

Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce announces student finalists in regional Civics Bee competition – WSPD – April 11, 2024

KCTCS students and graduates going pro – Sentinel News – April 11, 2024

U.S. Chamber-Led Letter to EPA on California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) In-Use Locomotive Regulation – U.S. Chamber of Commerce – April 10, 2024

Three young professionals from NKY among Leadership KY’s ELEVATE Kentucky Class of 2024 – NKY Tribune – April 10, 2024

Host, Shanks honored by UK’s Martin School – Lane Report – April 8, 2024

Legislative Ethics Commission reports more than $6 million spent on lobbying during 2024 GA session – NKY Tribune – March 30, 2024

More than $6 million spent on lobbying efforts – Kentucky Today – March 28, 2024

Additionally published through WKYT, NKY Tribune, Harlan Enterprise, and Middlesboro Daily News

Power 50: Sarah Davasher-Wisdom – Louisville Business First – March 28, 2024

Kentucky Chamber, Home Builders to highlight current and future housing challenges – Corbin Times Tribune – March 27, 2024

Housing market focus of chamber’s Lunch and Learn – The Daily Independent – March 27, 2024

A career of intention: Ashli Watts rises to the top in a male-dominated field – Spectrum News – March 25, 2024

Lobbying in the KY Legislature sets another record. Who’s spending the most? – Lexington Herald-Leader – March 25, 2024

Ky. Chamber and ACLU lead Frankfort lobbying spending in opening months of session – WKU Public Radio – March 20, 2024

Additionally published through Lexington Herald-Leader and Corbin Times-Tribune

Paducah chamber receives 5-Star Accreditation from U.S. Chamber of Commerce – March 16, 2024 – The Paducah Sun

Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce welcomes representative from Kentucky Chamber – Corbin Times-Tribune – March 14, 2024

Kentucky Senate budget short of what child care advocates say they need – Kentucky Lantern – March 13, 2024

Additionally published through News From The States

Kaelyn Query: The Driving Force Behind Kentucky Event Company's Success – USA Today – March 13, 2024

Louisville mayor announces 5-year universal pre-K plan – Spectrum News – March 12, 2024

Chamber hosts International Women’s Day breakfast – The Kentucky Standard – March 9, 2024

CVG’s Seth Cutter named among finalists for KY Chamber’s inaugural Young Professional of the Year – NKY Tribune – March 5, 2024

Gas station ‘gambling’ is back in Kentucky, despite a statewide ban on gray machines – Louisville Public Media – March 8, 2024

Additionally published through WEKU, WKU Public Radio, WKMS

Safer Kentucky, lunch breaks, Senate vacancy: Where these 7 bills stand – Louisville Courier Journal – March 7, 2024

Additionally published through Yahoo! News

How much in-state, national groups paid to lobby ‘Safer Kentucky Act’ – Louisville Courier Journal – March 5, 2024

Additionally published through Cincinnati Enquirer

Celebrating the 2024 Ragan Top Women in Communications – PR Daily – March 1, 2024

Lobbyists spend record amount in January – Kentucky Today – February 29, 2024

Additionally published through NKY Tribune, Harlan Enterprise, Middlesboro Daily News, Jessamine Journal, Winchester Sun, Advocate-Messenger, Grant County News

McConnell to leave role as Senate Republican Leader – Lane Report – February 28, 2024

Connected Nation takes part in the Kentucky Chamber Foundation's Inaugural "Military Hiring Academy" – Yahoo! Finance – February 28, 2024

Additionally published through PRWeb, Le Lazard, Kentucky Messenger Inquirer, Daily Journal, BNN Breaking, 

Bill easing job hunt for ex-offenders clears Kentucky legislative committee – News From The States – February 28, 2024

Additionally published through Commonwealth Journal

Ky. bill to encourage child care centers through zoning reform moving in legislature – Louisville Public Media – February 26, 2024

Additionally published through WEKU, WKMS and WKU Public Radio

$25 million was spent in 2023 to influence KY legislators. Who wrote the biggest lobbying checks? – Lexington Herald-Leader – February 23, 2024

Additionally published through Yahoo! News, AOL.com, Governing

House committee advances child care bill that could free up zoning issues – Kentucky Lantern – February 22, 2024

Additionally published through News From The States

Ky Chamber Foundation impacting workforce development – Lane Report – February 20, 2024

Additionally published through NKY Tribune

Lawmakers pitched on economic, educational value of increasing state support for child care – Kentucky Lantern – February 20, 2024

Additionally published through News From The States and Ashland Daily Independent

Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program Unveils 14th Class – Morning AgClips – February 19, 2024

Child care drives workforce, economic development – Ashland Daily Independent – February 16, 2024

Additionally published through Elizabethtown News-Enterprise, Yahoo! News, Lexington Herald-Leader, Bowling Green Daily News, Frankfort State Journal

KY Chamber completes inaugural ‘Military Hiring Academy,’ graduating 40 diverse business leaders – NKY Tribune – February 14, 2024

Additionally published on Spectrum News 1

Republican senator will ask Kentucky lawmakers to put $300 million into strengthening child care – Kentucky Lantern – February 12, 2024

Additionally published through News From The States, Lexington Herald-Leader, WLEX, WDKY, WKYT, Middlesboro Daily News, Commonwealth Journal, Harlan Daily Enterprise, Winchester Sun, WLKY, Paducah Sun, BluegrassLive, Yahoo! News, WBKO, Louisville Public Media, WKU Public Radio, WEKU, Spectrum News 1, WYMT, Frankfort State Journal, Hoptown Chronicle, WAVE, Herald Ledger, WLWT, Bowling Green Daily News, Interior Journal, Advocate-Messenger

Chamber President working to improve local businesses – The Messenger – February 10, 2024 (Focused on housing listening series)

Kentucky Lawmakers Debate Autonomous Vehicles Legislation: Safety vs. Innovation – BNN Breaking – February 9, 2024

Stivers wants to further explore a four-year university in Hazard, endow collaborative research – News From The States – February 9, 2024

Additionally published through WKYT, Winchester Sun, Jessamine Journal

Optimism rules during speeches at annual Kentucky Chamber Day Dinner – Lane Report – February 9, 2024

Planters Bank SEED Summit coming up to help you start or grow your business – Clarksville Now – February 9, 2024

Bill to permit autonomous vehicles in Kentucky advances to House floor – The Lane Report – February 8, 2024

Meet these six Kentucky lobbyists and leaders who hold sway with Frankfort legislators – Lexington Herald-Leader – February 8, 2024

Additionally published through AOL.com and Yahoo! News

West-Central Civic Bee deadline extended – The Kentucky Standard – February 6, 2024

KY Rep. Josh Branscum discusses how state is addressing data privacy, deep fakes in elections – NKY Tribune – February 5, 2024

Officials break ground for Valley Oak child care facility – Commonwealth Journal – February 1, 2024

KCC discusses KY’s winning strategy at rotary – The Ledger Independent – February 1, 2024

Lexington AI summit brings in large crowd to address future of AI – FOX 56 – January 30, 2024

Additionally published through WLEX, WKYT, WSAZ, WYMT, Spectrum News 

Kentucky businesses continue to see workers’ compensation savings – Lane Report – January 25, 2024

Opportunities for Kentucky sales tax modernization and economic growth detailed – Lane Report – January 24, 2024

Kentucky considers giving green light to driverless cars – WDRB – January 24, 2024

Spending to lobby Kentucky legislature hit all-time high in 2023, spurred by gambling bills – NKY Tribune – January 20, 2024

Additionally published through Kentucky Lantern, Ashland Daily Independent, Commonwealth Journal, Cleburne Times-Review, Hoptown Chronicle

Anita Stump elected to serve on Kentucky Chamber board of executives – Pioneer News – January 18, 2024

Ky. Chamber of Commerce seeking Young Professional of the Year nominations – Frankfort State Journal – January 13, 2024

Additionally published through NKY Tribune, Lane Report and Elizabethtown News-Enterprise

KY Chamber announces inaugural Young Professional of the Year Award competition – The Lane Report – January 12, 2024

Chamber of Commerce bridges business and community – Central Kentucky News Journal – January 11, 2024

SPD Chief William Hunt to retire in February – Commonwealth Journal – January 11, 2024

Additionally published through the State-Journal, Northern Kentucky Tribune, News Enterprise

Kentucky Chamber CEO: We Must Protect the Free Enterprise System – U.S. Chamber of Commerce – January 11, 2024

Female-led business helps provide resources for working moms, women – Spectrum News 1 – January 11, 2024

Paid Family Leave Insurance Act clears committee – Forward Kentucky – January 10, 2024

Auditor releases audit of Lincoln Trail Area Development District – Springfield Sun – January 10, 2024

Longtime Water Industry Leader Shares Wisdom on Values-Based Leadership in New Book – PR Newswire – January 9, 2024

Additionally published through Profit Quotes, Clemmons Courier, Alabama Now, Charlotte Gazette, Salisbury Post, Davie County Enterprise Record, Clanton Advisor, Selma Times-Journal, Demopolis Times, Andalusia Star, Orange Leader, Austin Daily Herald, Picayune Item, Lowndes Signal, Tallahassee Tribune, Suffolk News Herald, Elizabethton.com, Washington Daily News, Southwest Daily News, Greenville Advocate, Panolian, Port Arthur News, Roanoke Chowan News Herald, Riverton Journal, Ashland -Local Town Pages, Magnolia State Live, Costland Times, Atmore Advance, Times of San Diego, Vicksnburg Post, Morningstar, Bogalusa Daily News, Troy Messenger, Advocate Messenger, Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch, Bluegrass Live, Interior Journal, Smithfield Times, Stanley News and Press, Ironton Tribune, Valley Times-News, The Oxford Eagle, The Tidewater News, Leader Publications, Prentiss Headlight, L'Observateur, Cordele Dispatch, Leesville Ledger, Luverne Journal, Americus Times Recorder, Tryon Daily Bulletin

Entries currently open for Civics Bee for middle schoolers – The News Democrat – January 9, 2024

Additionally published through the Madison Courier