For the second time this week, state Rep. Samara Heavrin has been recognized for her work in the General Assembly in support of small business in the commonwealth.
On Wednesday, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce named Heavrin one of 11 Kentucky legislators selected to receive the 2022 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award for displaying “strong leadership for the business community by sponsoring or carrying Kentucky Chamber priority legislation to final passage, showing leadership on passage of critical legislation to improve Kentucky, or by taking hard votes in defense of business,” the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce said in a press release.
Heavrin, R-Leitchfield, championed House Bill 499, legislation to create the Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership as a way to help address workforce issues across the commonwealth. This top priority of the Kentucky Chamber had over 60 co-sponsors, the chamber said.
Chamber officials added, “The pro-growth policies passed during the 2022 legislative session saved Kentucky businesses an estimated $1.281 billion, roughly $19,000 for each employer in the commonwealth— marking the third year in a row of savings equal to more than a billion dollars for the business community— thanks to the General Assembly and the Chamber’s aggressive advocacy.”
“Being a small business owner, I know the current challenges people are facing. I will continue to be an advocate here in Frankfort and in our community. Our caucus stands committed to working to combat the worker shortage,” Heavrin said upon being recognized by the NFIB.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
