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What you need to know about the PUMP Act
What you need to know about the PUMP Act Last month, the Providing Urgent Maternal Standards Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations for breastfeeding mothers took effect. The PUMP Act amends a 2010 law and expands the required coverage to more employees who are…
Greater Louisville Inc. releases 2023 Legislative Outcomes Report
Louisville, Ky. (May 8, 2023) – Today, Greater Louisville Inc. released its annual Legislative Outcomes Report which recaps the major wins and missed opportunities from the 2023 Kentucky session, names its Most Valued Policymakers, and shares the voting records of Greater Louisville legislators and legislative leadership on key priorities. Many…
GLI calls for comprehensive immigration and border security reform
GLI joined a coalition led by the U.S. Chamber and signed a joint letter calling upon Congress to address America’s broken immigration system and our nation’s border security. For too long, congressional efforts to reform these systems have stalled, leading to significant costs on communities and the economy. In today’s…
Mayor Greenberg proposes $1.1 billion budget for Metro Louisville
Last week, Mayor Craig Greenberg presented his first proposed budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year to the Louisville Metro Council. With $1.1 billion in operating and capital spending, this proposal represents the largest budget for the city in history with investments focusing on public safety, infrastructure, and transparency. With a…
OP-ED: 2023 General Assembly prioritizes workforce solutions
This editorial originally appeared in Louisville Business First on April 10, 2023 Last month, Kentucky posted the lowest unemployment rate in recorded state history at 3.9%. This number means most Kentuckians who are seeking work are working, but over 30% of eligible workers are not actively looking for work and…
Bourbon barrel tax phase out becomes law
After changes on the final day of the 2023 legislative session, lawmakers passed House Bill 5, sponsored by House Appropriations & Revenue Chair Jason Petrie (R-Elkton). House Bill 5 initiates the phase out of the tax on barrels of aging spirits in Kentucky. Distilling remains Kentucky’s highest taxed industry. The…
Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership Program applications now open
UPDATED: Kentucky employers will now be able to apply for the Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership (ECCAP) Program. This innovative public-private partnership will match state dollars with employers contributions to maximize benefits for employees with child care expenses. GLI worked with partners to support the establishment of the ECCAP with…
Greater Louisville Inc. celebrates Kentucky General Assembly’s legalization of sports wagering
Louisville, Ky. (March 30, 2023) – In the final hours of the 2023 session, the General Assembly took action on one of Greater Louisville Inc.’s long-term policy priorities to make Kentucky more competitive with surrounding states by legalizing sports gaming. House Bill 551, sponsored by Representative Michael Meredith (R-Oakland) legalizes retail…
Metro Louisville lobbying registration deadline set for May 15
Last year, the Metro Council passed an ordinance that will require lobbyists and their employers to register with the Louisville Metro Ethics Commission. While a recent amendment passed by the Metro Council provides additional time for the Ethics Commission to publish draft forms and regulations, registration for lobbyists and employers…
KY General Assembly passes final revenue and tax bill
Late Thursday night, Kentucky lawmakers passed House Bill 360, a revenue bill containing technical corrections to last year’s tax reform legislation and new tax provisions for the state. Sponsored by House Appropriations & Revenue Chair Jason Petrie, HB 360 moved late in the 30-day short session, passing just hours before…
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