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While working through the final weeks of the Kentucky General Assembly, GLI Advocacy convened our Issue Committees around our 2018 Federal Agenda. We welcomed several key influencers to several of our committees to speak about the biggest business issues that are facing our region on the federal level. Representative Trey…

“Lawmakers have taken important steps during the 2018 General Assembly session to make our business climate more competitive.  Senate Bill 151 addresses Kentucky’s pension crisis and will help improve the Commonwealth’s financial standing with credit rating agencies. Stakeholders across the Commonwealth provided input on the final provisions included in this…

We’ve set up a system throughout Kentucky, and particularly in JCPS, which fails our most vulnerable students and hamstrings our lowest-performing schools, known as ‘priority’ schools.  A lot of people complain and point fingers, but instead of endless handwringing let’s take a real step towards fixing one of the biggest…

A question that GLI’s Advocacy Team often gets is, “How did GLI develop this stance on a public policy issue?” Our answer is always the same: GLI Investors. GLI vets issues and develops stances through a committee process, starting with our six Issue Advisory Committees: Bi-State, Business Competitiveness, Education &…

By Greater Louisville, Inc. President and CEO Kent Oyler, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Dave Adkisson, Commerce Lexington President and CEO Bob Quick, and Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Brent Cooper With a major pension reform bill moving through the legislative process, we write on behalf of Kentucky’s…

GLI’s Health Care Issue Advisory Committee discussing policy with Sen. Julie Raque Adams (R-Louisville) in 2017. A question that GLI’s Advocacy Team often gets is, how do we develop our stance on a public policy issue? Our answer is always the same: GLI investors. GLI vets issues and develops stances…

(Frankfort, KY)- Speaking with bipartisan support on Thursday afternoon at the Capitol, Greater Louisville Inc. in partnership with the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, once again urged support for an amendment to the Kentucky Constitution that would allow for expanded gaming. “The numbers are on the side of expanded gaming…

With lawmakers back in Frankfort for the 2018 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly, pension reform is on the horizon. The state is currently facing a $64 billion unfunded public pension liability. Left unsolved, pensions will consume a greater-and-greater share of the state budget, siphoning off critical funding for…

When the General Assemblies in Kentucky and Indiana reconvene in January, the news will be coming fast and furious from Frankfort and Indianapolis.  In recognition of this, GLI Advocacy is launching Policy Distilled.  It’s a Monday morning rundown of all the latest news and what to watch for this week…

When the General Assemblies in Kentucky and Indiana reconvene in January, the news will be coming fast and furious from Frankfort and Indianapolis.  In recognition of this, GLI Advocacy is launching Policy Distilled.  It’s a Monday morning rundown of all the latest news and what to watch for this week…