Feb 17 Economy Just Transition: Amid Climate Debate And Coal’s Decline, West Virginia Considers Its Future What constitutes a “just transition” for coal country, and how can regions that depend on coal actually get there? By Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource Feb 17 Economy Amid Climate Debate And Coal’s Decline, W.Va. Considers Its Future Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource
Mar 11 Economy Automation For The People? Ohio Valley At High Risk For Job Losses A recent report showed about one-quarter of all jobs in the Ohio Valley region have a high chance of being wiped out by automation. By Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio Mar 11 Economy Automation For The People? Ohio Valley At High Risk For Job Losses Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio
Aug 11 Local News Mayors Discuss Super Region Study The initial planning for a super region between Louisville and Lexington has begun. The Brookings Institution is helping the cities put together a plan for an economic partnership centered around manufacturing jobs. In particular, it will look at how best to lure more auto industry jobs to Louisville, Lexington or nearby cities. In the past, […] By Gabe Bullard Aug 11 Local News Mayors Discuss Super Region Study Gabe Bullard
Feb 8 Local News KLC Not Likely To Be Involved In Louisville-Lexington-Brookings Plans Recently, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer announced his plans to work with the Brookings Institution and the Lexington Government on a new financial plan for the city. A spokesperson for Fischer says there are no plans to involve the KLC in the project. By Gabe Bullard Feb 8 Local News KLC Not Likely To Be Involved In Louisville-Lexington-Brookings Plans Gabe Bullard
Jan 27 Local News Fischer Calls For New Economic Plan In State Of The City Fischer acknowledged the city's shortcomings and said Louisville must rise above the second tier: The city has lost thousands of jobs in the last decade; educated residents have moved away; and current graduation rates are below expectations. By Gabe Bullard Jan 27 Local News Fischer Calls For New Economic Plan In State Of The City Gabe Bullard