We are excited to celebrate the grand opening of Eddyville Riverport’s new headquarters! This beautiful and functional space gives the team room to grow, meet with clients, and continue working hard to bring new economic opportunities to Eddyville and the surrounding region.The ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Friday, May 16th, and we were honored by the strong turnout and support from across the Commonwealth. Special thanks to Senator Jason Howell, Representative Chris Freeland, Judge Executive Jaime Green-Smith, City of Eddyville Mayor Greg Greene, Alex Caudill with the Governor’s Office, and representatives from Senator Mitch McConnell’s office for being with
House Passes Bill to Align State OSHA Regulations with Federal Standards
House Bill 398 Passed: Aligns Kentucky’s workplace safety regulations with federal OSHA standards to improve clarity and reduce overregulation. Regulatory Consistency: Ensures Kentucky businesses aren’t subject to stricter state-specific rules, keeping the state competitive. Key Provisions: Prevents overregulation beyond federal OSHA. Reduces frivolous claims by requiring supporting evidence before inspections. Streamlines inspections and clarifies participation rules. Establishes clear complaint timelines to limit business disruptions. Introduces "de minimis" citations for minor violations. Business Impact: Supports industries like manufacturing and construction by reducing bureaucratic hurdles while maintaining safety. To read full story Click Here Your Content Goes Here
Policy Brief Outlines Kentucky’s Unemployment Rate Increase in 2024
The Kentucky Chamber Center for Policy and Research released a new policy brief Tuesday highlighting last year’s increase in the state’s unemployment rate. Kentucky’s unemployment rate increased almost a whole percentage point in 2024, rising from 4.3 percent in December 2023 to 5.2 percent one year later. While this rate is below Kentucky’s historical average, it marked the highest recorded rate since January 2016 (excluding the COVID-19 pandemic). On top of this, December unemployment rates in all 120 counties were higher than they were a year ago. The brief outlines that the key driver of rising unemployment in 2024