The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers, otherwise known as KAM, announced the 2022 LawMaker Awards and two Northern Kentucky Senators are on the list.
Sen. Chris McDaniel (R-Ryland Heights) and Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) are on the list of legislators who won the award.
The LawMaker Awards are given to Kentucky Lawmakers who have made outstanding efforts in the General Assembly to protect manufacturers.
“We are grateful for these legislators who make manufacturing a priority in Frankfort,” said Frank Jemley, president and CEO of KAM. “Thanks to our lawmakers, Kentucky continues to be a leader in manufacturing. We look forward to working with all of the lawmakers in 2023 to ensure Kentucky remains business-friendly.”
The other 2022 recipients are:
Sen. Ralph Alvarado (R-Winchester)
House Majority Floor Leader Steven Rudy (R-Paducah)
State Representative Adam Bowling (R-Middlesboro)
State Representative Samara Heavrin (R-Leitchfield)
Thayer said his home to Toyota’s largest manufacturing facility with over 8,000 employees and he takes pride in growing manufacturing in the Commonwealth.
“I appreciate KAM for recognizing my colleagues and me with this award, a testament to the legislature’s commitment to growing Kentucky’s economy through sound public and fiscal policy,” Thayer said.
McDaniel said he believes the state’s economic prosperity is tied to employers who provide opportunities for working Kentuckians.
“As Senate budget chair, I am proud of the legislature’s fiscal discipline and commitment to comprehensive tax reform that has created an economic environment more friendly to business,” McDaniel said. “The state has seen unprecedented levels of investment since 2017 and has set records year after year. Much of this investment is from the manufacturing industry, so we appreciate those manufacturers recognizing everything Kentucky offers.”