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STATE NEWS & LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
Tuesday marked the first day of the 2023 Kentucky General Assembly. The first week of session saw some movement on key issues and the Governor's State of the Commonwealth Address. As session begins, here are some priorities we share with the Kentucky Chamber that will help make Kentucky more competitive for growth and move the Commonwealth forward:
Continue Building a Competitive Tax Climate
2023 presents an opportunity to build on recent efforts by phasing out the individual income tax, positioning the state for future reforms to business taxes, and improving the competitiveness of local taxing structures throughout the Commonwealth.
Solve the Workforce Crisis
It is critical to expand on previous efforts to address Kentucky’s dwindling workforce and continue a multifaceted approach to solving our workforce crisis. These efforts include areas of child care, benefits cliffs, re-entry and recovery, postsecondary, health and resources alignment.
Further Investment in Kentucky's Infrastructure
A continued commitment to investing in infrastructure is critical including increased efforts to provide and expand broadband to rural areas of Kentucky.
Foster Economic Development Across Kentucky
Policymakers must focus on fostering economic development across the Commonwealth. This should include collaborative planning and strategic pro-growth policies aimed at encouraging population growth, improving quality of life, and attracting economic investments and jobs in every corner of Kentucky.
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