Jun 9 Economy Beshear asks EPA to waive reformulated gas rule in Louisville area Cities with high smog levels are federally required to use reformulated gas in an attempt to reduce pollution. By Divya Karthikeyan Jun 9 Economy Beshear asks EPA to waive reformulated gas rule in Louisville area Divya Karthikeyan
Jun 9 Economy Amid baby formula shortage, Beshear signs order to prevent price gouging Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency amid the ongoing baby formula shortage. It's meant to prevent price gouging. By Aprile Rickert Jun 9 Economy Amid baby formula shortage, Beshear signs order to prevent price gouging Aprile Rickert
Jun 9 Economy Louisville businesses raise prices, add fees to cover rising gas costs Surcharges and reduced driving are two tactics Louisville businesses are using to address soaring fuel costs. By Jacob Munoz Jun 9 Economy Louisville businesses adapt to cover rising gas costs Jacob Munoz
Jun 7 Economy RiverLink to raise Louisville-southern Indiana bridge tolls more than 8% on July 1 Many residents and local officials have criticized the tolls along the Abraham Lincoln, Kennedy and Lewis and Clark Bridges. By Michael J. Collins Jun 7 Economy RiverLink to raise Louisville-area bridge tolls on July 1 Michael J. Collins
Jun 6 Economy Ky. unemployment remains low, workforce challenges continue Louisville and Kentucky unemployment rates are at historic lows, while statewide labor force participation hasn’t recovered since the pandemic. By Jacob Munoz Jun 6 Economy Ky. unemployment remains low, workforce challenges continue Jacob Munoz
May 26 Economy Louisville Starbucks workers become chain’s first in Kentucky to unionize A majority of employees at the East End store voted in favor of the union. They’re part of a national wave of Starbucks workers organizing. By Jacob Munoz May 26 Economy Louisville Starbucks is chain’s first in Ky. to unionize Jacob Munoz
May 24 Economy Kentucky, Ohio governors ask feds for $2 billion Brent Spence Bridge fix The $2.8 billion project includes the construction of a companion bridge alongside the existing structure. By Divya Karthikeyan May 24 Economy Kentucky, Ohio governors ask feds for $2 billion Brent Spence Bridge fix Divya Karthikeyan
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 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