Low-income Kentuckians who work in other states would be exempt from paying bridge tolls under a new bill filed in the General Assembly.
House Bill 129 would allow any Kentuckian who commutes across state lines and who qualify for the earned income tax credit to seek reimbursement for tolls they pay going to and from work.
As the Ohio River Bridges Project moves slowly forward, and as the opposition shows no signs of weakening, WFPL takes a look back at the first time highways were built in Louisville.
In this oral history, our experts recount a story of urban destruction, power plays, citizen activism and the pursuit of progress. The guests are:
Louisville's annual IdeaFestival draws top thinkers to the city. Ideally, it gets people talking about the city as well. This year's festival did just that, but the most recent chatter isn't entirely flattering.
Officials from Kentucky, Indiana and the federal government are celebrating what they call the start of construction on the long-planned Ohio River Bridges Project. But a preservation group will continue its fight against a portion of the plan.
Next week, a ceremonial groundbreaking will be held for a road extension in Clark County, Indiana. The three million dollar contract is among the first for the Ohio River Bridges Project, which after more than 40 years of study, debate, and untold public hearings is moving forward. The project of course includes a new East End bridge, with construction overseen by Indiana. The Kentucky-managed part of the project includes a new downtown bridge and the reworking of Spaghetti Junction.
