Posts by Kirstie Darnall
Comprehensive tax reform is a key to Kentucky’s growth.
Comprehensive tax reform is a key to Kentucky’s growth. For years Kentucky counties bordering Tennessee have beat the drums drawing attention to reform state tax laws to allow Kentucky to be more competitive and more attractive to live, work and invest. Kentuckians have watched our neighbors to the south flourish exponentially year after year. A…
Read MoreBeshear closes bars for two weeks and lowers indoor restaurant capacity
Beshear closes bars for two weeks and lowers indoor restaurant capacity Courtesy of Kentucky Chamber Bottom Line Bars will be forced to shut back down and indoor seating capacity for restaurants will be reduced to 25 percent of normal capacity, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday. The latest executive orders take effect Tuesday and will…
Read MoreUS Senate unveils HEALS Act, next legislative relief package aimed at helping Americans through pandemic
US Senate unveils HEALS Act, next legislative relief package aimed at helping Americans through pandemic Courtesy of Kentucky Chamber Bottom Line As the country continues to struggle with the impacts of the coronavirus, Senate Republicans rolled out a new proposal Monday that will aim to provide added relief to Americans struggling with their physical, mental,…
Read MoreHealthy at Work Requirements
Healthy at Work Requirements Healthy at Work is a phased approach to reopen Kentucky’s economy. It is based on criteria set by public health experts and advice from industry experts. Each phase will be rolled out in steps to ensure the Commonwealth’s citizens can safely return to work. Each entity reopening must meet certain Minimum…
Read MoreBeshear details when restaurants, childcare, gyms, and more will be able to reopen in Kentucky
Beshear details when restaurants, childcare, gyms, and more will be able to reopen in Kentucky Courtesy of Kentucky Chamber Bottom Line The next phase of reopening Kentucky businesses will span from May 22 through June 15 and include things like restaurants at limited capacity, movie theaters and gyms, campgrounds, and childcare. On Thursday, Kentucky Gov.…
Read MoreBeshear releases detailed business reopening requirements, talks partnership with Kentucky Chamber to supply necessities
Beshear releases detailed business reopening requirements, talks partnership with Kentucky Chamber to supply necessities Courtesy of Kentucky Chamber Bottom Line The Beshear administration has released the guidelines for each sector that has been named in the May 11 date for Phase 1 of reopening including non-essential manufacturing, construction, dealerships, office-based businesses at 50 percent capacity,…
Read MoreNon-essential manufacturing, car dealers, dog groomers, and professional services will be the first Kentucky industries to reopen
Non-essential manufacturing, car dealers, dog groomers, and professional services will be the first Kentucky industries to reopen Courtesy of Kentucky Chamber Bottom Line Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Wednesday the first phase of industry reopening in the state will start on May 11 with non-essential manufacturing, car dealerships, dog grooming and boarding, construction, professional services…
Read MoreAll businesses and individuals should be prepared with masks for start of reopening May 11, Beshear says
All businesses and individuals should be prepared with masks for start of reopening May 11, Beshear says Courtesy of Kentucky Chamber Bottomline As the first phase of reopening many healthcare entities began on Monday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he expects to see some broader reopening in other industries beginning May 11. This will, however,…
Read MoreGov. Beshear and Secretary of State Adams agree to change voting procedures for primary elections
Gov. Beshear and Secretary of State Adams agree to change voting procedures for primary elections Courtesy of Kentucky Chamber Bottom Line Kentucky’s primary elections will see new voting procedures after Gov. Andy Beshear and Secretary of State Michael Adams reached an agreement to ensure the safety of Kentuckians when voting amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
Read MoreKentucky economist says extreme public health measures, while necessary, leading to dire financial consequences
Kentucky economist says extreme public health measures, while necessary, leading to dire financial consequences Courtesy of Kentucky Chamber Bottom Line The economic contraction caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the policies to help mitigate it is the most extreme we have seen in recent history. As part of the Kentucky Chamber’s “Restart Kentucky” initiative, Kentucky…
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