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
Nov 1 Economy Study finds Ky. among worst in nation for child farmwork protections The state doesn’t have minimum age requirements or protections against working long days. By Yasmine Jumaa Nov 1 Economy Ky. lacks child farmer protections Yasmine Jumaa
Oct 24 Economy Thousands of workers across the U.S. would rather lose their jobs than be vaccinated These workers represent only a tiny fraction of overall employees. But it can add up to thousands of people. By Andrea Hsu Oct 24 Economy Workers in the U.S. would rather lose their jobs than be vaccinated Andrea Hsu
Sep 18 Economy It’s Homecoming Weekend In Louisville’s Russell Neighborhood A development project run in partnership with the city is hosting a series of events to commemorate the neighborhood and its residents. By Yasmine Jumaa Sep 18 Economy It’s Homecoming Weekend In Louisville’s Russell Neighborhood Yasmine Jumaa
Aug 30 Economy Morehead Mobile Home Park Residents Sue City After Displacement Former residents of Morehead’s North Fork Mobile Home Park are suing the city after a local measure paved the way for their mass eviction earlier this year. By Yasmine Jumaa Aug 30 Economy Morehead Mobile Home Park Residents Sue City After Displacement Yasmine Jumaa
Jul 8 Economy Metro Government Touts Funds For Diverse Businesses Louisville Metro government is funding efforts to tackle long standing inequities facing Black and other entrepreneurs of color. By Yasmine Jumaa Jul 8 Economy Metro Government Touts Funds For Diverse Businesses Yasmine Jumaa
Jul 4 Economy Homebuyer Market Inflation Affecting Rental Affordability COVID-19 has contributed to a rise in the cost of home-building materials. It’s influencing not only Louisville’s buyer’s market but the future of rental affordability. Because of things like factory closures, worker shortages and import barriers, materials, like lumber and glass, aren’t being produced fast enough to match the growing desire for homeownership. “For every […] By Yasmine Jumaa Jul 4 Economy Homebuyer Market Inflation Affecting Rental Affordability Yasmine Jumaa
Jul 2 Economy Nearly Half A Million In Ohio Valley Lose Jobless Benefits An analysis by the Ohio Valley ReSource showed that roughly 488,000 people in Ohio and West Virginia have lost supplemental unemployment payments after Republican governors there scrapped the federal unemployment benefit programs put in place during the pandemic. Another 65,000 people in Kentucky eligible for the payments await a decision by the Democratic governor there […] By Suhail Bhat Jul 2 Economy Nearly Half A Million In Ohio Valley Lose Jobless Benefits Suhail Bhat
Jun 30 Economy Kentucky AG Cameron On West Virginia Coal Plant: Close It Environmental and consumer groups have pushed for the early closure of a 50-year-old coal-fired power plant in West Virginia that serves electricity customers in both West Virginia and Kentucky. They have an unlikely ally: Kentucky’s Republican attorney general, Daniel Cameron. In a filing last week with the Kentucky Public Service Commission, Cameron recommended the commission […] By Curtis Tate Jun 30 Economy Kentucky AG Cameron On West Virginia Coal Plant: Close It Curtis Tate
Jun 28 Economy McConnell Urges Slashing Federal Unemployment; Touts Vaccines Kentucky has the third highest increase in unemployment claims nationally ━ according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of labor ━ with 9,172 new filings. Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell met with state business officials Monday to talk about Kentucky’s post-pandemic economic recovery. He said the extra $300 in federal benefits is the […] By Yasmine Jumaa Jun 28 Economy McConnell Urges Slashing Federal Unemployment; Touts Vaccines Yasmine Jumaa
Jun 10 Economy These Coal Plants Need Upgrades. Three States Will Decide Their Fate. They’ve towered over the region’s communities for decades. They generated the electricity for homes around the Ohio Valley. They burned coal, a fossil fuel Appalachia has in abundance. But three West Virginia coal-fired power plants owned by Ohio-based American Electric Power may be on borrowed time. The Mitchell Plant in Moundsville, the Mountaineer Plant in […] By Curtis Tate Jun 10 Economy These Coal Plants Need Upgrades. Three States Will Decide Their Fate. Curtis Tate
Jun 4 Economy Hiring Picked Up Last Month, A Relief For An Economy Desperate For Workers Employers say they could use even more workers as demand surges and pandemic fears recede. By Scott Horsley, NPR Jun 4 Economy Hiring Picked Up In May, A Relief For Economy Desperate For Workers Scott Horsley, NPR
May 21 Economy Gayle Manchin: ‘The Stars Have Just Lined Up’ For Appalachia Gayle Manchin is the first West Virginian to serve as federal co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission in its 56-year history. That’s not all. Manchin comes to the agency at a time when West Virginia is in the spotlight. She has an important role, but she’s not alone. Her husband, Sen. Joe Manchin, is chairman […] By Curtis Tate May 21 Economy Gayle Manchin: ‘The Stars Have Just Lined Up’ For Appalachia Curtis Tate