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May 11
Economy

Louisville Metro’s budget could go from growth to major deficits in coming years

Louisville Metro Council members learned this week that a stagnating economy and rising labor costs could lead to a $70 million budget shortfall in 2024, growing to $109 million in 2025.  The deficit projections from the city’s Office of Management and Budget has some council members concerned about the long-term stability of city programs and […]
By Roberto Roldan
May 11
Economy

Louisville's budget could go from growth to major deficits

By Roberto Roldan
May 5
Economy

Local hotels eye return to normal for Derby weekend

Tourism leaders are optimistic about this year’s Derby after a difficult two years. But they also face workforce shortages.

By Jacob Munoz
May 5
Economy
Local hotels eye return to normal for Derby weekend
Jacob Munoz
May 2
Economy

Hispanic and Latino renters face most housing instability, discrimination in Kentucky

Kentucky has the highest rate of Hispanic and Latino residents behind on rent versus anywhere else in the country, a recent study showed.

By Yasmine Jumaa
May 2
Economy
Ky. Hispanic, Latino renters face most housing instability
Yasmine Jumaa
Apr 9
Economy

Workers at Heine Brothers’ Coffee stores aim to unionize

Heine Brothers’ Coffee employees declared their intention Friday to organize a union. Their supporters include State Rep. Keturah Herron.

By Jacob Munoz
Apr 9
Economy
Workers at Heine Brothers’ Coffee stores aim to unionize
Jacob Munoz
Mar 16
Economy

Employees of East End Starbucks store plan to unionize

Hourly workers at a Louisville store announced their intent to unionize. If successful, it will be the first Starbucks union in the state.

By Breya Jones
Mar 16
Economy
Employees of East End Starbucks store plan to unionize
Breya Jones
Mar 10
Economy

Inflation hits another 40-year high. The war in Ukraine could make it worse

Annual inflation climbed to a new four-decade high in February, reaching alarming levels even before Russian troops moved into Ukraine.

By Scott Horsley, NPR
Mar 10
Economy
Inflation hits another 40-year high. War in Ukraine could worsen it
Scott Horsley, NPR
Mar 3
Economy

Kentucky recognized for economic growth as tornado recovery efforts continue

Several Kentucky communities received top 10 placements in a ranking of economic growth and development.

By Breya Jones
Mar 3
Economy
Kentucky recognized for economic growth
Breya Jones
Feb 27
Economy

With mask mandates expiring, businesses bet on their own policies

As of March 1, indoor mask mandates will remain in only three states — Washington, Oregon and Hawaii.

By Yuki Noguchi, NPR
Feb 27
Economy
With mask mandates expiring, businesses bet on their own policies
Yuki Noguchi, NPR
Feb 23
Economy

Ky. bill would provide tax break for tech giant data centers

Giant tech companies would receive tax breaks for building data centers in Kentucky under a measure advancing in the legislature. 

By Ryan Van Velzer
Feb 23
Economy
Ky. bill would provide tax break for tech giant data centers
Ryan Van Velzer
Feb 23
Economy

Goodwill West End ‘opportunity campus’ to include new hospital

The location at Broadway and 28th Street will include the headquarters for Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, career and social services agencies and the first new hospital in the West End in decades.

By Breya Jones
Feb 23
Economy
Goodwill West End 'opportunity campus' to include new hospital
Breya Jones
Feb 12
Economy

Why your Super Bowl chicken wings will cost more this year

The higher cost is due to Americans' higher appetite for chicken wings during the pandemic, which is putting pressure on the supply chain.

By Emma Bowman, NPR
Feb 12
Economy
Why your Super Bowl chicken wings will cost more this year
Emma Bowman, NPR
Feb 11
Economy

Louisville pilot program guarantees some young adults will receive basic income payments for one year

Louisville's new guaranteed income program for young adults is accepting applications. Up to 150 residents will get $500 a month for a year.

By Yasmine Jumaa
Feb 11
Economy
Pilot program to give basic income payments to some young adults
Yasmine Jumaa
Jan 7
Economy

Experts say CDC’s latest guidelines pose barriers to some workers

Some say frontline workers will likely be at a disadvantage in Kentucky, where paid sick leave is less accessible than in other states.

By Yasmine Jumaa
Jan 7
Economy
Experts say CDC’s latest guidelines pose barriers to some workers
Yasmine Jumaa
Nov 19
Economy

Louisville estimated to receive more than $100 million from the newly passed Congressional infrastructure bill

Congress passed a trillion-dollar infrastructure bill, and Louisville will get more than $100 million for public transit improvements.

By Breya Jones
Nov 19
Economy
Louisville to get more than 100 million dollars for public transit
Breya Jones
Nov 1
Economy

European Union lifts Trump-era tariffs on bourbon

Bourbon makers are celebrating after the European Union lifted tariffs on bourbon and whiskey imposed during the Trump administration.

By Ryland Barton
Nov 1
Economy
European Union lifts Trump-era tariffs on bourbon
Ryland Barton
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