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
Jun 20 Economy State Takeover Of Youth Detention Is Key To City Budget, Committee Says Metro Council members have proposed turning over control of Youth Detention Services to the state for nearly $1.3 million in savings. By Amina Elahi Jun 20 Economy Committee: State Takeover Of Youth Detention Is Key To City Budget Amina Elahi
May 14 Economy Louisville Official Says Future City Derby Spending Likely To Decrease The Fischer administration spent about $115,000 entertaining economic development prospects and others at the Kentucky Oaks and Derby this year. By Amina Elahi May 14 Economy Louisville Official: Future City Derby Spending Likely To Decrease Amina Elahi
May 6 Economy Metro Council Budget Hearings Kick Off This Week Metro Council members will commence public hearings this week for perspectives from inside and outside government on the proposed cuts. By Amina Elahi May 6 Economy Metro Council Budget Hearings Kick Off This Week Amina Elahi
Apr 27 Economy Metro Council Budget Committee Members Respond To Mayor’s Proposed Cuts Council members will make changes to the budget, but no one will get everything they want, said Budget committee chair Bill Hollander. By Amina Elahi Apr 27 Economy Metro Council Budget Committee Members Respond To Proposed Cuts Amina Elahi
Apr 19 Community Ahead Of Budget Cuts, Homeless Activists Speak Out With Silence As Mayor Fischer finalizes his budget proposal for next year, homeless advocates say they hope he'll keep the city’s least fortunate in mind. By Amina Elahi Apr 19 Community Ahead Of Budget Cuts, Homeless Activists Speak Out With Silence Amina Elahi