February 2020
GLI testifies in support of local government tax reform
In Frankfort this afternoon, GLI expressed the greater Louisville business community’s strong support for local government tax reform. GLI’s Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy Iris Wilbur Glick testified in favor of House Bill 475, sponsored by House Local Government Chairman Michael Meredith. This legislation would amend the…
GLI ANNOUNCES GL 2020 CAMPAIGN ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (February 27, 2020) — Greater Louisville Inc.’s 2020 campaign has made major strides in growing regional economic development, public policy advocacy, workforce and business attraction. “So far this campaign has brought together 136 companies, four government partners and 30 individuals across our region, investing and working together toward…
KYGA20: SEVENTH WEEK WRAP-UP
This long, sixty-day budget session of the Kentucky General Assembly passed its midpoint last week and adjourned on Friday with twenty-eight 28 legislative days remaining in the session. As the days dwindle down, activity has increased with the legislative process getting into full swing and many major pieces of legislation…
City & county tax reform bill filed in the Kentucky House
“Greater Louisville Inc. applauds Representative Michael Meredith’s leadership on a long-time priority for our chamber of commerce. The constitutional amendment proposed by House Bill 475 is necessary to give city and county governments in Kentucky increased flexibility in generating revenues and allow them to develop forward-thinking, business-friendly tax systems to…
GLI voices support for removing barriers to education for ex-felons
This week in Frankfort, GLI voiced support for legislation that would remove barriers to education for ex-felons in Kentucky. In a letter to lawmakers, GLI pushed for passage of Rep. James Tipton’s House Bill 368, which would remove language in state statute that prohibits individuals with felony convictions from eligibility…
Internet of Things: Balancing New Opportunities and Cyber Risks
Internet of Things: Balancing New Opportunities and Cyber Risks An analysis of how to leverage the IoT, while averting risk to optimize business efficiencies In today’s environment, productivity gains and workflow savings from internetworking with suppliers, contractors, and customers have become foundational in nature for manufacturing and logistics firms. However, these…
Op-Ed: How investing in preschool and child care will grow Kentucky’s economy
The article first appeared in The Courier-Journal on February 14, 2020. Policymakers in Frankfort have taken great strides to secure a better future for Kentucky by investing in our children. We have seen improvements to early learning opportunities, reforms to child welfare systems, and increased funding for K-12 education. Policies…
KYGA20: Sixth week wrap-up
The twenty-eighth legislative day of the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2020 long, sixty-day budget session adjourned on Friday. The legislature will not meet on Monday in observance of President’s Day. This week will mark a couple of session milestones: the 30th legislative day or the halfway point of the session, and…
GLI-backed bill to address substance use disorder in the workplace filed in the Kentucky State Senate
Over the past year, GLI has collaborated with policymakers and stakeholders throughout the Commonwealth to craft legislation aimed at helping Kentucky employers hire and retain employees with substance use disorders. Senate Bill 173, sponsored by Senator Matt Castlen (R-Owensboro), will support businesses that wish to develop employer-facilitated drug treatment programs…
How GLI advocates for small businesses
GLI delivered remarks in support of small businesses and Kentucky’s Small Business Development Center (KYSBDC) in Frankfort this afternoon. GLI’s Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Iris Wilbur Glick, addressed members of the House Committee on Small Business and Information Technology, stressing the importance of funding KYSBDC in…
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