Jan 15 Economy Whether Personal Or Political, Kentuckians Feel Impact Of Government Shutdown As one of thousands of furloughed federal employees, Sharon Baker hasn't worked since the partial government shutdown began last month. By Amina Elahi Jan 15 Economy Kentuckians Feel Impact Of Government Shutdown Amina Elahi
Jan 14 Economy Federal Workers Struggle To Stretch Their Money As Shutdown Lingers Some banks and credit unions are waiving late fees or offering low-interest loans. But the longer the shutdown continues, the harder it becomes for furloughed workers and contractors to stay afloat. By Yuki Noguchi, NPR Jan 14 Economy Federal Workers Struggle To Stretch Their Money As Shutdown Lingers Yuki Noguchi, NPR
Jan 4 Economy U.S. Adds Stronger-Than-Expected 312,000 Jobs; Unemployment Rises To 3.9 Percent Unemployment climbed as more people felt confident enough to quit their jobs and look for new ones. By Avie Schneider, NPR Jan 4 Economy U.S. Adds Stronger-Than-Expected 312,000 Jobs; Unemployment Rises To 3.9 Percent Avie Schneider, NPR
Dec 28 Economy In Ongoing Topgolf Saga, Opponents Prepare Second Lawsuit This time, three Hurstbourne couples plan to challenge the Metro Council's decision to allow zoning changes for the project. By Amina Elahi Dec 28 Economy In Ongoing Topgolf Saga, Opponents Prepare Second Lawsuit Amina Elahi
Dec 26 Economy After Big Losses, Markets Stage A Post-Christmas Rally On Monday, the Dow logged a nearly 3 percent loss — breaking a 100-year-old record for the worst Christmas Eve performance. But on Wednesday morning the market seemed to shake off its woes. By Doreen McCallister , Leslie Cook, NPR and Jasmine Garsd, NPR Dec 26 Economy After Big Losses, Markets Stage A Post-Christmas Rally Doreen McCallister, Leslie Cook, NPR and Jasmine Garsd, NPR
Dec 13 Economy Unity Place Affordable Housing Proposal Passes Metro Council In a 16 to 7 vote, council members approved the Planning Commission’s recommendation to change the zoning to allow multi-family housing. By Amina Elahi Dec 13 Economy Unity Place Affordable Housing Proposal Passes Metro Council Amina Elahi
Dec 13 Economy Metro Council To Decide On Controversial Affordable Housing Case If Metro Council approves a rezoning for Unity Place in Okolona on Thursday, it will be in contrast to its rejection of the Prospect Cove proposal last year. By Amina Elahi Dec 13 Economy Metro Council To Decide On Controversial Affordable Housing Case Amina Elahi
Dec 7 Economy U.S. Unemployment Holds At 3.7 Percent As Economy Adds 155,000 Jobs Wages grew 3.1 percent over the past 12 months, the same rate as in October, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said. Average earnings climbed to $27.35 an hour. By Avie Schneider, NPR Dec 7 Economy U.S. Unemployment Holds At 3.7 Percent As Economy Adds 155,000 Jobs Avie Schneider, NPR
Dec 6 Economy Sell-Off Worsens, Dow Drops 600 Points Amid Worries Over U.S.-China Tensions U.S. stock markets plunged again Thursday after a Chinese technology executive was arrested in Canada, escalating U.S.-China tensions. By Avie Schneider, NPR Dec 6 Economy Sell-Off Worsens, Dow Drops 600 Points Amid Worries Over U.S.-China Tensions Avie Schneider, NPR
Dec 4 Economy Proposal For Okolona Affordable Housing Complex Heads To Full Council The proposed 260-unit affordable housing complex would cater to refugees and others. The measure will be considered by the full Louisville Metro Council. By Amina Elahi Dec 4 Economy Plans For Okolona Affordable Housing Complex Head To Full Council Amina Elahi
Nov 29 Economy Metro Council Clears The Way For Topgolf At Oxmoor Center Supporters say Topgolf will be a valuable attraction, but residents of nearby Hurstbourne say it will affect their homes and property values. By Amina Elahi Nov 29 Economy Metro Council Clears The Way For Topgolf At Oxmoor Center Amina Elahi
Nov 27 Economy Louisville-Based Hilliard Lyons Sold To Wisconsin Wealth Management Firm Officials announced Tuesday that Hilliard Lyons, which has more than 70 offices in 11 states, is being acquired by the wealth management firm Baird. By Rick Howlett Nov 27 Economy Louisville-Based Hilliard Lyons Sold Rick Howlett
Nov 26 Economy Urban League Track Complex Gets $3M Gift And Challenge To Raise More The Louisville Urban League has raised nearly $17 million for a track and field complex, which will replace a 24-acre brownfield in West Louisville. By Amina Elahi Nov 26 Economy Urban League Project Gets $3M Gift And Challenge To Raise More Amina Elahi
Nov 26 Economy Federal Tax Overhaul Less Damaging To Affordable Housing Than Expected Originally, there was worry that the Republican tax plan would do away with some valuable tax credits. But the final bill saved those credits. By Amina Elahi Nov 26 Economy Federal Tax Overhaul Less Damaging To Affordable Housing Than Expected Amina Elahi