Mar 9 Kentucky Politics Kentucky Budget Writers Get Coronavirus Relief Details Kentucky's state and local governments will get about $4 billion from the federal coronavirus relief bill making its way through Congress. By Ryland Barton Mar 9 Kentucky Politics Ky. Budget Writers Get Coronavirus Relief Details Ryland Barton
Mar 9 Kentucky Politics With Clock Ticking On Legislative Session, Kentucky Lawmakers Resume Budget Talks Kentucky legislators have little to show for the one-year state spending plan, with only about a week before the deadline. By Ryland Barton Mar 9 Kentucky Politics With Clock Ticking, Ky. Lawmakers Resume Budget Talks Ryland Barton
Jan 13 Kentucky Politics Ky. Legislature Advances Placeholder Budget Before 3 Week Break Kentucky lawmakers have advanced a continuation budget as they head into a three-week long break during this year’s legislative session. By Ryland Barton Jan 13 Kentucky Politics Ky. Legislature Advances Placeholder Budget Before 3 Week Break Ryland Barton
Jan 11 Kentucky Politics Ky. House Advances Continuation Budget To Speed Up Process The Kentucky House of Representatives quickly advanced budget bills that continue state spending at current levels. By Ryland Barton Jan 11 Kentucky Politics Ky. House Advances Continuation Budget To Speed Up Process Ryland Barton
Jan 7 Kentucky Politics Beshear Proposes Coronavirus Aid, State Worker Raises In New Budget Beshear unveiled his proposal for how the state should spend its money over the next year, but the legislature weighs in next. By Ryland Barton Jan 7 Kentucky Politics Beshear Proposes Coronavirus Aid, State Worker Raises In New Budget Ryland Barton
Nov 10 Kentucky Politics Kentucky Budget Director Predicts No Cuts, But Outlook Uncertain Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration says federal assistance led to higher-than expected tax revenues during the coronavirus pandemic. By Ryland Barton Nov 10 Kentucky Politics Kentucky Budget Director Predicts No Cuts, But Outlook Uncertain Ryland Barton
May 26 Economy Economists Grapple With Pandemic’s Effects As Ohio Valley Officials Brace For A Fiscal Blow Data reveal the outlines of mammoth losses that economists and local leaders expect the coronavirus to have on state and municipal budgets. By Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource May 26 Economy Economists Grapple With Pandemic’s Effects Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
Feb 24 Metro Louisville Proposed Bills Could Expand Louisville’s Taxing Power, Including On Restaurants A pension bill that is expected to rise and eat up more of the city's budget over the next several years is a primary driver in Louisville's search for new tax revenue. By Amina Elahi Feb 24 Metro Louisville Proposed Bills Could Expand Louisville’s Taxing Power Amina Elahi
Nov 20 Economy Louisville Plan To Use Surplus Funds For Pensions Makes Sense, Expert Says Pension plans in Hawaii and Rhode Island have successfully used surplus money to increase their funding levels. By Amina Elahi Nov 20 Economy Louisville Plan To Use Surplus For Pensions Makes Sense, Expert Says Amina Elahi
Oct 10 Metro Louisville Metro Council Approves Fee Hike For Struggling Public Golf Courses The measure raises base daily fees by $5 across the 10 courses, most of which have failed to break even or make a profit in recent years. By Amina Elahi Oct 10 Metro Louisville Metro Council Approves Fee Hike For Struggling Public Golf Courses Amina Elahi
Oct 10 Metro Louisville Metro Council Could Raise Fees To Save Unprofitable Public Golf Courses A plan to allow public golf courses to raise greens fees and implement dynamic pricing will likely face a Metro Council vote Thursday. By Amina Elahi Oct 10 Metro Louisville Metro Council Could Raise Fees To Save Public Golf Courses Amina Elahi
Oct 3 Metro Louisville Eyeing More Cuts, Some Metro Council Members Call For More Local Taxing Options A common complaint from local officials is the way state law constrains which taxes they can levy. By Amina Elahi Oct 3 Metro Louisville Some Metro Council Members Call For More Local Taxing Options Amina Elahi
Aug 23 Economy Under Budget Pressure, Metro Council Approves Property Tax Hike And Property Dispute Settlement As Louisville faces more budget pressures, costs to taxpayers are likely to go up. Some Metro Council members are calling for more oversight. By Amina Elahi Aug 23 Economy Under Budget Pressure, Metro Council Approves Property Tax Hike Amina Elahi
Jul 5 Community Analysis Finds Louisville Government Is Pretty Efficient, But Budget Cuts Could Hurt Ranking Louisville recently ranked 28th overall out of the 150 largest U.S. cities in an analysis of which cities use public funds well. By Amina Elahi Jul 5 Community Louisville Government Is Pretty Efficient, But Cuts Could Hurt Ranking Amina Elahi
Jun 24 Economy Metro Council To Vote On Reduction Budget Tuesday The final accounting of which city services and positions will be cut is set to be decided this week; the budget will go into effect July 1. By Amina Elahi Jun 24 Economy Metro Council To Vote On Reduction Budget Tuesday Amina Elahi