Nov 22 Community Louisville Metro Could Soon Be More Friendly To LGBT Business Owners The Metro Council could change how Louisville solicits bids from minority groups. The proposal seeks to include LGBT business enterprises. By Amina Elahi Nov 22 Community Louisville Metro Could Soon Be More Friendly To LGBT Business Owners Amina Elahi
Oct 18 In Conversation Mayor Fischer Talks Challenges, Development Plan For Next Three Years Fischer said state legislators should give Louisville more control over its laws and revenue options so it can have more alternatives to fill its budget shortfalls. By Kyeland Jackson Oct 18 In Conversation Mayor Fischer Talks Challenges, Development Plan For Next Three Years Kyeland Jackson
Oct 17 Environment Renewable Energy Resolution Back Before Louisville Metro Council Louisville Metro is again considering a resolution to transition the city to 100 percent renewable energy in the coming decades. By Ryan Van Velzer Oct 17 Environment Renewable Energy Resolution Back Before Louisville Metro Council Ryan Van Velzer
Sep 25 Community As Another Russell Project Begins, Gentrification Concerns Prevalent It's the latest project in a string of massive investments going into Russell, a neighborhood in west Louisville that has long lacked commercial development as a result of racist government policies. By Amina Elahi Sep 25 Community As Another Russell Project Begins, Gentrification Concerns Prevalent Amina Elahi
Aug 18 Economy Metro Council Members Call For More Protections In City-Owned Surplus Property Sales With Louisville's budget shrinking, some Metro Council members are scrutinizing how the city sells surplus properties. By Amina Elahi Aug 18 Economy Council Members Call For More Protections In Surplus Property Sales 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
Mar 29 Investigations Proposed Budget Cuts Bring Fears About What’s Next For Louisville’s Jailed Youth City leaders are considering closing the youth detention center in a scramble to find $35 million in cost savings before the new fiscal year begins in July. By Kate Howard Mar 29 Investigations Budget Cuts Bring Fears About What's Next For City's Jailed Youth Kate Howard
Mar 14 Economy Metro Council To Determine Extent Of Tax Hike Next Week Council members must make a decision by March 21 in order to have the tax on insurance premiums go into effect in the new fiscal year that starts in July. By Amina Elahi Mar 14 Economy Metro Council To Determine Extent Of Tax Hike Next Week Amina Elahi
Mar 14 Politics Metro Budget Committee Expected To Vote On Amended Tax Ordinance Thursday The budget committee is expected to pass a version of the tax hike ordinance Thursday, in order for the full Council to vote on it next week. By Amina Elahi Mar 14 Politics Metro Budget Committee Expected To Vote On Amended Tax Ordinance Amina Elahi
Feb 13 Economy Fischer Proposes Insurance Tax Increase To Cover Budget Shortfall The increase would apply to home, life, marine and other insurances. It would not affect auto insurance rates. By Amina Elahi Feb 13 Economy Fischer Proposes Insurance Tax Increase To Cover Budget Shortfall Amina Elahi
Jan 25 Arts and Culture Mayor Fischer Says City Will Appeal Castleman Ruling The Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee this week denied a city plan to remove the controversial Castleman statue from its location in the Triangle. By Ashlie Stevens Jan 25 Arts and Culture Mayor Fischer Says City Will Appeal Castleman Ruling Ashlie Stevens
Nov 28 Community City Fines Owners Of Former Highlands Sterling Site For Homeless Camp A city inspector applied a $300 citation for violating public nuisance and unlawful use of property codes. “People occupying front of property, this is prohibited,” inspector Donald Gentry wrote. By Amina Elahi Nov 28 Community City Fines Owners Of Former Highlands Sterling Site For Homeless Camp Amina Elahi
Sep 28 Economy City Denies Family Dollar Liquor Licenses After Community Protests The city of Louisville has denied liquor licenses to nearly two-dozen Family Dollar stores. The company has until Oct. 21 to appeal the decision to the state’s alcohol licensing board. By Amina Elahi Sep 28 Economy City Denies Family Dollar Liquor Licenses After Community Protests Amina Elahi
Sep 18 Community Mini Storage Will Not Go Into Historic Bardstown Road Properties, Board Rules The owners of two historic properties on Bardstown Road will have to rethink their plans following a zoning decision. By Amina Elahi Sep 18 Community Mini Storage Will Not Go Into Historic Bardstown Road Properties Amina Elahi
Aug 24 Community Louisville’s Sterling Beer Project Fell Through; Let’s Examine The Deal What exactly was in the contract that let a developer buy two historic Highlands properties from the city, and sell them for a $525,000 profit once the planned taproom fell through? By Amina Elahi Aug 24 Community The Sterling Beer Project Fell Through; Let's Examine The Deal Amina Elahi