SENATOR JULIE RAQUE ADAMS RECOGNIZED AS 2026 KENTUCKY CHAMBER MVP
Chamber honors Adams for leadership advancing childcare reforms and supporting Kentucky’s workforce
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 3, 2026) — Sen. Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville, has been recognized by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce as an MVP of the 2026 General Assembly for her leadership advancing legislation aimed at expanding childcare access, supporting working families and strengthening Kentucky’s workforce.
The Kentucky Chamber specifically recognized Adams for carrying House Bill 6 and House Joint Resolution 50 on the Senate floor and helping lead passage of what the chamber described as a landmark childcare package. The measures reduce barriers to opening and operating childcare centers, strengthen accountability, expand options for working families and support Kentucky’s childcare workforce.
“Access to quality childcare affects nearly every aspect of our economy,” Adams said. “When parents can find reliable care for their children, they are better able to participate in the workforce, support their families and contribute to their communities. I’m honored to receive this recognition and am proud of the bipartisan work that helped move these important reforms forward.”
The Kentucky Chamber identified childcare as one of its top priorities entering the 2026 legislative session, citing workforce participation and economic competitiveness as key concerns for employers across the commonwealth.
Throughout the session, Adams continued her work on issues affecting Kentucky families, children and workforce participation. As chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations, she helped advance legislation addressing workforce needs while continuing her advocacy for policies that support working parents and strengthen opportunities for Kentucky families.
Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts praised Adams and other award recipients for helping advance policies that support economic growth and opportunity.
“Throughout the 2026 legislative session, these lawmakers demonstrated leadership in advancing policies that strengthen the commonwealth,” Watts said. “The Kentucky Chamber applauds their work to ensure businesses can grow, communities can thrive and more Kentuckians have the opportunity to succeed.”
The Kentucky Chamber annually recognizes legislators whose work helped advance the organization’s policy priorities and improve Kentucky’s business climate.
Read the full press release from the Kentucky Chamber HERE.
Learn more about bills, committees, and other important updates on the 2026 Regular Session at www.kylegislature.gov.
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Sen. Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville, represents Kentucky’s 36th Senate District in eastern Jefferson County. Adams chairs the Senate Licensing and Occupations Committee. She also serves as a member of the Senate Committees on Banking and Insurance, Health Services, and State and Local Government. Adams also serves as a member of the Administrative Regulations Review Subcommittee.
For a high-resolution .jpeg of Sen. Raque Adams, please visit: https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislators Full Res Images/senate136.jpg.
