Dec 15 Politics Kentucky’s Projected Shortfall Deepens, Bevin Cuts Expected Soon A panel of economists is more pessimistic about Kentucky's tax revenue than it was in October, setting the state for unilateral cuts to state spending. By Ryland Barton Dec 15 Politics Kentucky's Projected Shortfall Deepens, Bevin Cuts Expected Soon Ryland Barton
Aug 11 Politics Citing Political ‘Turmoil,’ Economists Predict Another Kentucky Revenue Shortfall Adding to Kentucky’s financial woes, economists are predicting the state will bring in around $200 million less than originally projected this fiscal year. By Ryland Barton Aug 11 Politics Citing Political ‘Turmoil,’ Economists Predict Revenue Shortfall Ryland Barton
Jul 14 Politics Gov. Bevin Makes Cuts, Fund Transfers To Fill Kentucky Budget Shortfall In a news release, the governor’s office said spending in the three branches of state government would be reduced by $59.3 million. By Ryland Barton Jul 14 Politics Gov. Bevin Makes Cuts, Fund Transfers To Fill Budget Shortfall Ryland Barton
May 2 Economy State Budget Director Predicts $113 Million Revenue Shortfall Director John Chilton says Kentucky is on track to take in $113.2 million less than predicted by the time the fiscal year ends on June 30. By Ryland Barton May 2 Economy State Budget Director Predicts $113 Million Revenue Shortfall Ryland Barton
Feb 2 Local News Child Agencies Warn Against Budget Cuts From Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh Private agencies in Kentucky providing care to abused and neglected children in state custody are warning of the devastating effects of state budget cuts. Right now, there are more than 7,000 children in foster care in Kentucky. Half are in the care of private agencies. But Governor Beshear’s budget-balancing […] By Rick Howlett Feb 2 Local News Child Agencies Warn Against Budget Cuts Rick Howlett
Jan 20 Local News Hearing Held In Firehouse Dispute A decision is expected Friday in a suit filed by some residents of Old Louisville to reopen the Engine Seven Firehouse. Mayor Jerry Abramson announced last month that the facility would be shut down in order to help close a $20 million budget shortfall. The residents have asked for a temporary injunction to reopen the […] By Rick Howlett Jan 20 Local News Hearing Held In Firehouse Dispute Rick Howlett
Dec 25 Local News City Furlough Days Begin Friday Friday, December 26 is the first of Louisville Metro Government’s four furlough days ordered by Mayor Jerry Abramson to help close a $20 million budget shortfall. Spokesperson Kerri Richardson says that means so-called non-essential services and offices will be shut down. “Things like getting a permit for a building…..if you want to drop off junk, […] By Rick Howlett Dec 25 Local News City Furlough Days Begin Friday Rick Howlett
Dec 24 Local News Judge Grants Injunction In Police Take-Home Car Dispute A Jefferson circuit judge has granted a temporary injunction blocking Metro Government from raising the monthly fees paid by police officers and other workers for their take-home cruisers. The injunction was requested by the Fraternal Order of Police, which contends the take-home car program is part of the union’s contract with the city and can’t […] By Rick Howlett Dec 24 Local News Judge Grants Injunction In Police Take-Home Car Dispute Rick Howlett
Dec 6 Local News Otter Creek Supporters Organizing The planned closing of Otter Creek Park has prompted the formation of a citizens group that’s trying to prevent the shutdown. The park is in Meade County but is owned by Louisville Metro Government. Mayor Jerry Abramson ordered it closed effective January 1st to help bring the city budget into balance. Anna Collins is a […] By Rick Howlett Dec 6 Local News Otter Creek Supporters Organizing Rick Howlett
Dec 3 Local News Mayor To Unveil Budget Plan Next Week Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson says he hopes to roll out his plan to balance the city budget early next week. Abramson and his staff are looking for ways to close a $20 million dollar shortfall in the current budget. He’s asking all city employees to give up their two-percent pay raises for the last half […] By Rick Howlett Dec 3 Local News Mayor To Unveil Budget Plan Next Week Rick Howlett