Dec 15 Recut Recut: What Goes Into Rezoning In Louisville? Sometimes constituents want one thing, but the rules point to another. By Laura Ellis Dec 15 Recut Recut: What Goes Into Rezoning In Louisville? Laura Ellis
Nov 26 Environment Metro Council To Consider 100 Percent Clean Energy Proposal This Week The resolution calls on the Louisville Metro Council to back 100 percent renewable energy for city operations by 2030, and for the entire community by 2035. By Ryan Van Velzer Nov 26 Environment Metro Council To Consider 100 Percent Clean Energy Proposal Ryan Van Velzer
Dec 19 Politics New District 21 Councilman Vitalis Lanshima Rejects Employer JCPS’s Allegations Vitalis Lanshima is accused of threatening to prevent a student from having lunch, wrestling with a student and flipping a desk to intimidate a student. By Amina Elahi Dec 19 Politics New District 21 Councilman Rejects Employer JCPS's Allegations Amina Elahi
Dec 14 Politics Vitalis Lanshima Sworn In As New District 21 Councilman District 21 has a new Metro Council representative, nearly a month after Councilman Dan Johnson was removed for sexual harassment allegations. By Amina Elahi Dec 14 Politics Vitalis Lanshima Sworn In As New District 21 Councilman Amina Elahi
Nov 9 Politics Rally Calls For Metro Councilman Dan Johnson’s Removal Johnson remains on the job — even while men in power across the country are losing their jobs amid allegations of sexual harassment. By Jacob Ryan Nov 9 Politics Rally Calls For Metro Councilman's Removal Jacob Ryan
Feb 14 Community ‘New Currency’: Louisville Innovation Chief On Why Fiber Internet Matters City officials are continuing to pave the way for companies looking to bring ultra high-speed Internet service to Louisville. Earlier this week, the Louisville Metro Council approved an ordinance streamlining the infrastructure installation process. And in the coming weeks, companies looking to bring the service to Louisville will begin submitting applications to gain franchise authority. The […] By Jacob Ryan Feb 14 Community City's Innovation Chief On Fiber Internet Jacob Ryan
Oct 22 Community Metro Council To Consider Law Change Aimed At Economy Inn A headache residents of the Bashford Manor neighborhood have been dealing with might soon be addressed. On Thursday, the Metro Council will consider an ordinance aimed at dealing with the problematic Economy Inn on Bardstown Road. There’s been rampant crime and drug use at the motel, which received a 48 percent score from the Metro Public Health and […] By Ashley Lopez Oct 22 Community Metro Council To Consider Law Change Aimed At Economy Inn Ashley Lopez
Sep 12 Community Concerns Mount Over Disparities In Heating Assistance Program A Louisville Metro Council committee is looking into concerns that deliberate and systemic bias pollute the process of allocating funds associated with the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, as more than $300,000 allocated for the program this year went unused. The council’s committee on intergovernmental affairs earlier this week heard from representatives of the city’s department of community services […] By Jacob Ryan Sep 12 Community Concerns Mount Over Disparities In Heating Assistance Program Jacob Ryan
Dec 15 Community Louisville’s Minimum Wage Debate From the Perspectives of Business Owners and Low-Income Workers Time is running out for Louisville Metro Council to approve a minimum wage increase before 2014 ends. If the proposal is approved, the minimum wage would increase from $7.25 an hour to $8.10 by July 2015, to $9.50 by July 2016 and finally to $10.10 by July 2017. The issue has led to heated debate […] By Jacob Ryan Dec 15 Community Louisville’s Minimum Wage Debate From the Perspectives of Business Owners and Low-Income Workers Jacob Ryan