Nominations Are Open Feb. 11-27 FRANKFORT, KY– The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers has tipped off its “KAM 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky Tournament Presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance.” KAM leaders and executives were joined by Lieutenant Governor Coleman to announce the tip-off of the 2026 Tournament in a press conference in Frankfort today. The tournament showcases the extraordinary range

Rejecting bad legislation is always better than enacting a bad law. That’s why Kentuckians should be thankful for the wisdom shown during this year’s General Assembly session by the leaders of our House of Representatives, who stood firm against bad legislation that many of their well-intentioned colleagues considered a good idea.

LION Group Inc.’s V-Force turnout gear for firefighters, which protects American and international firefighters and is manufactured in the Kentucky communities of West Liberty, Beattyville, and Hazel Green, has won the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers’ “KAM 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky Tournament Presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance” in a two-month long tournament that garnered more than 320,000 votes.

We are increasingly concerned about the likely effects of the Administration’s trade policies on Kentucky industry and businesses, and on our access to markets around the world, since broad tariffs are set to take effect this week.

The “KAM 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky Tournament Presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance” is officially underway, with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear helping to celebrate the start of the annual contest.