Mar 4 Metro Louisville After Bloomberg Drops Out, Campaign Co-Chair And Louisville Mayor Endorses Biden Bloomberg said he would support Joe Biden. Louisville mayor Greg Fischer tweeted he would also endorse the the former vice president. By Amina Elahi Mar 4 Metro Louisville After Bloomberg Drops Out, Fischer Endorses Biden Amina Elahi
Feb 21 Investigations LMPD To Testify About Rape Investigations In Wake Of KyCIR Report The testimony will come as Louisville's sex crimes prosecutor is raising new questions about a case featured in KyCIR's reporting. By Eleanor Klibanoff Feb 21 Investigations LMPD To Testify About Rape Investigations In Wake Of KyCIR Report Eleanor Klibanoff
Feb 20 Metro Louisville Metro Council Authorizes Investigation Into TARC Sexual Harassment Allegations The Louisville Metro Council will take steps to investigate the allegations of sexual harassment against Ferdinand Risco Jr. By Amina Elahi Feb 20 Metro Louisville Metro Council Authorizes Investigation Into TARC Sexual Harassment Allegations Amina Elahi
Dec 26 Metro Louisville Fischer: Restaurant Tax ‘Relatively Easy’ Option For Covering Pension Obligation Mayor Fischer said the easiest option would be a 3 % restaurant tax, which could cover most of the city's pension costs for a few years. By Amina Elahi Dec 26 Metro Louisville Fischer: Restaurant Tax Could Cover City's Pensions Costs Amina Elahi
Nov 26 Metro Louisville Mayor Fischer To Co-Chair Democrat Michael Bloomberg’s Presidential Campaign Fischer emphasized the good he believes Bloomberg has done through his foundation and said the candidate has proven he can unify people. By Amina Elahi Nov 26 Metro Louisville Fischer To Co-Chair Bloomberg’s Presidential Campaign 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
Sep 10 Politics Louisville Mayor Takes Call For Gun Safety Legislation To Washington Fischer has been speaking out more often on gun violence. He invited President Trump to discuss it last month, but the president declined. By Amina Elahi Sep 10 Politics Louisville Mayor Takes Call For Gun Safety Legislation To Washington 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
Jun 7 Economy Louisville, Aiming To Boost Tech Profile, Partners With Microsoft Microsoft will lend resources and expertise to Louisville to establish a regional hub focused on advanced technologies. By Amina Elahi Jun 7 Economy Louisville, Aiming To Boost Tech Profile, Partners With Microsoft Amina Elahi
Jun 3 Community Louisville Designs Tech Initiative To Address Lacking Jobs, Talent Pool As more jobs require technology skills, cities are attempting to figure out how to train the workers of the future and to attract employers to hire them. By Amina Elahi Jun 3 Community City Designs Tech Initiative To Address Lacking Jobs, Talent Pool 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
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 25 Politics UPDATED: Fischer Proposes $25 Million In Budget Cuts, Less Than Anticipated The cuts, which are less than originally expected, still call for significant reductions to areas including public safety and public health. By Amina Elahi Apr 25 Politics UPDATED: Fischer Proposes $25 Million In Budget 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
Apr 17 Education U of L Announces Partnership With IBM To Boost Workforce Skills The University of Louisville will partner with technology giant IBM to establish a first-of-its kind Skills Academy on campus. By Amina Elahi Apr 17 Education U of L Announces Partnership With IBM To Boost Workforce Skills Amina Elahi