NEW: Senator McConnell, Business Leaders Make Case for Development and Diplomacy Abroad at USGLC South Summit. Get the details on The Bottom Line: kychamberbottomline.com/2024/08/20/sen…. Leader McConnell

NEW: New economic data shows continued signs of strength in Kentucky’s economy, despite rising unemployment. kychamberbottomline.com/2024/08/20/new….

NEW: The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on employment noncompete agreements Tuesday. Get the details on The Bottom Line: kychamberbottomline.com/2024/08/21/u-s…

NEW: Kentucky to continue lowering income taxes, according to new state budget information. Get the details on The Bottom Line: kychamberbottomline.com/2024/08/21/ken….

NEW: Announcing the Kentucky Collaborative on Child Care, a new partnership to increase access to high-quality child care in the Commonwealth. Get the details on The Bottom Line: kychamberbottomline.com/2024/08/22/ann….

NEW: House Majority Floor Leader Steven Rudy was honored with a 2024 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award. Get the details on The Bottom Line: kychamberbottomline.com/2024/08/22/hou…

Today is the 2024 National Civics Bee Kentucky State Finals at the Kentucky State Fair! Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts welcomes the 18 finalists who will be competing, and Kentucky Venues President and CEO David Beck shares the importance of civic engagement!

Congratulations to Ava June Tackett of Johnson County for winning the 2024 National Civics Bee Kentucky State Finals! From Calloway County, Hillary Bohannon finished second and Ava Bogard finished third.

NEW: Ava June Tackett of Johnson County wins the National Civics Bee Kentucky State Finals. Get the details on The Bottom Line:kychamberbottomline.com/2024/08/23/ava…

NEW: National Correspondents to Discuss 2024 Presidential Election at Kentucky Chamber Annual Dinner. Get the details and register for the event on September 18 in Louisville. kychamberbottomline.com/2024/08/27/nat…. #Election2024

NEW: Business community shares success of Chamber’s Military Hiring Academy with lawmakers. Get the details on this training program on The Bottom Line: kychamberbottomline.com/2024/08/28/bus….

This week, Kentucky Chamber Senior Manager of Public Affairs John Hughes spoke on a panel at the Kentucky SHRM Conference with Sarah Vanover of KY Youth Advocates, Jason Moss of Wonderschool, and Twila Burdette of Rockcastle Regional on the future of child care and Kentucky’s workforce!

NEW: State leaders highlight partnership between key business, education groups to address Kentucky’s workforce needs. Find out the details on The Bottom Line: kychamberbottomline.com/2024/08/29/sta…. Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development KCTCS Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education

NEW: Senator Amanda Mays Bledsoe was honored with a 2024 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award. Get the details on The Bottom Line: kychamberbottomline.com/2024/08/29/sen…

Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts joined Bill Bryant on @KyNewsmakers this afternoon to discuss the state of the economy and the Chamber's report on housing, child care initiatives, and much more! Watch the segment Sunday morning on WKYT!

WATCH: Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts on Bill Bryant about top priorities, including housing challenges, Kentucky's economy, and the ongoing issues with child care that lead to workforce issues: wkyt.com/2024/09/02/ken…

NEW: Rep. Josh Branscum was presented with a 2024 Kentucky Chamber MVP award. Get the details on The Bottom Line: kychamberbottomline.com/2024/09/03/rep…

This past week, Kentucky Chamber Senior Manager of Public Affairs John Hughes participated in conversations with members of Kentucky’s congressional delegation and key stakeholder groups to discuss the economic impact that child care has on workforce across the Commonwealth.

Kentucky Chamber Center for Policy and Research Executive Director Charles Aull discusses how child care is intertwined with workforce challenges and how Kentucky is a leader in innovative solutions in a piece by the ClevelandFed. Read more: clefed.org/3XamNfg

Today, Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts and Public Affairs Senior Manager John Hughes celebrated the naming of Craft Tower at Morehead State, home of the The Craft Academy, with MSU President Dr. Jay Morgan, Joe Craft, and Gov. Beshear’s Senior Advisor Rocky Adkins.