Kentucky Sen. Chris McDaniel was honored Wednesday night as a Kentucky Chamber MVP.
The award, issued by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, honors legislators that advocate for the interests of businesses in the General Assembly.
“(McDaniel) understands how important it is for government to get out of the way so businesses can grow and innovate,” said Kate Shanks, chief external affairs officer at Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. “But he also understands, as the budget guy, how important it is to strategically invest where businesses need it most. So, he is actually being recognized this afternoon for passing – or leading the passage – of a fiscally responsible state budget.”
McDaniel’s district covers a portion of Kenton County. He is the chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue, thus making him one of the most influential legislators on how and where money gets allocated in the state. He has been an advocate for fiscal conservatism and has worked to gradually abolish income tax in the commonwealth.
“This is an incredibly coveted award,” said Kim Halbauer, the regional president for Fifth Third Bank in Kentucky, who presented the award, “and very few legislators are presented with this award at the end of every session.”
