Louisville, Ky. (April 21, 2025) – Greater Louisville Inc. released its annual Legislative Outcomes Report summarizing significant wins and missed opportunities following the conclusion of the 2025 Kentucky General Assembly. The report also names GLI’s Most Valued Policymakers (MVPs).
Major wins during the 2025 session include reducing the state personal income tax to 3.5 percent, aligning Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health regulations with federal regulations, and increasing penalties for copper theft to prevent infrastructure damage and disruptions. GLI also worked to block potentially harmful bills, and to mitigate the impact of those that ultimately passed through negotiation with legislators and community partners. These successes will help attract business and talent, foster a better living environment, and promote community well-being.
“We are proud of the strides made this session to strengthen our regional economy. Through both reducing the income tax, which will keep more money in the hands of our community, and blocking harmful bills, which could deter future investment and tourism, our region is aligned for sustainable long-term growth. Looking ahead, we will continue to champion initiatives that make Greater Louisville a great place for businesses and talent,” said Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, president and CEO of GLI.
Despite big wins, some of GLI’s top priorities were left on the table to be pursued in future legislative sessions. These include revising the property tax abatement structure, establishing more tools for housing development at the local level, and establishing a correspondence protocol for second-chance hiring.
GLI’s Legislative Outcomes Report also names GLI’s 2025 MVPs, whose votes aligned with GLI’s priorities 100 percent of the time. The MVPs include:
- Speaker Pro Tempore David Meade
- Majority Floor Leader Steven Rudy
- Majority Caucus Chair Suzanne Miles
- Majority Whip Jason Nemes
- Representative Jared Bauman
- Representative Steve Bratcher
- Representative Emily Callaway
- Representative Josh Calloway
- Representative Jennifer Decker
- Representative Ken Fleming
- Representative Peyton Griffee
- Representative Samara Heavrin
- Representative John Hodgson
- Representative Thomas Huff
- Representative Chris Lewis
- Representative James Tipton
- Representative Susan Witten
- President Pro Tempore David Givens
- Majority Floor Leader Max Wise
- Majority Caucus Chair Robby Mills
- Majority Whip Mike Wilson
- Senator Julie Raque Adams
“GLI plays an important role in driving policy change across the bi-state region. Thanks to the progress made this session, Greater Louisville is in a strong position for substantial population and economic growth in the years to come,” said Les Fugate, chair of GLI’s Public Policy Council and Vice President, Director, Public Affairs, U.S. State and Local, Canada, and Latin America at Brown-Forman. “I applaud GLI’s commitment to growing our business community and addressing the key challenges that impact our future.”
Click here to see the full report of legislative wins, missed opportunities, and a scorecard that shares how Greater Louisville legislators voted on crucial GLI priorities.
