Following the General Assembly’s passage of Senate Bill 150, Greater Louisville Inc. president and CEO, Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, released the following statement: “Greater Louisville Inc. is extremely disappointed to see the General Assembly pass Senate Bill 150, which includes language from House Bill 470 that hurts our LGBTQ+ community. We have…
Greater Louisville Inc. president and CEO, Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, released the following statement after the Kentucky General Assembly passed House Bill 200 to address the ongoing healthcare worker shortage: “The passing of House Bill 200 signifies an important step in addressing the critical shortage of workers in the healthcare industries across…
On Wednesday, a revenue bill containing clarifications and fixes to Kentucky’s tax code passed the House. Sponsored by Appropriations & Revenue Chair Jason Petrie (R-Elkton), House Bill 360 includes clean-up from last year’s sweeping tax reform legislation, House Bill 8, and GLI priorities regarding the state and local tax (SALT)…
On Wednesday, House Bill 551 legalizing retail and online sports betting in Kentucky, unanimously passed the House Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations Committee. Sponsored by Rep. Michael Meredith (R-Oakland) and Rep. Al Gentry (D-Louisville), HB 551 will regulate and tax sports wagering, adding an estimated $23 million in annual revenue…
GLI joined a coalition led by the U.S. Chamber in opposing the proposed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule that would ban almost all employer non-compete agreements across the country. This sweeping proposal represents a stark change in regulation for non-competes, which would overturn well-established state laws governing their use. What…
A bill reforming Kentucky’s persistent felony offender (PFO) laws passed the Senate Judiciary committee last week. Senate Bill 225, sponsored by Sen. Brandon Storm (R-London), narrowly reforms current laws to reduce mandatory enhancement sentencing for certain non-violent offenders. PFO laws provide prosecutors with the option of enhanced sentencing for a…
House Bill 594 banning gray machines was heard in committee and considered on the House floor before being tabled on Friday. Sponsored by Rep. Killian Timoney (R-Nicholasville), HB 594 provides clarity around these coin-operated video games with cash payouts that have popped up in gas stations and bars across Kentucky…
This article originally appeared in Louisville Business First on March 1, 2023 In the tight race for top talent, a strong company culture that supports employees has never been more important. As the costs of maintaining and recruiting talent continue to rise, removing barriers to work is critical for any…
Greater Louisville Inc. issued the following statement after the Kentucky House passed House Bill 470: “GLI is concerned by the advancement of House Bill 470 by the Kentucky House, and several other bills that have been filed to target LGBTQ+ populations. To maintain a thriving economy, we must create policies…
Louisville, Ky. (March 1, 2023) – Over 40 local business leaders joined Greater Louisville Inc. yesterday for its annual Advocacy Day in Frankfort presented by Charter Communications. Each year, GLI invites its investors to the Kentucky State Capitol to advocate for top policy priorities and have open discussions with legislators about…
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