Jan 7 Politics Ky. Senator Proposing Broad Records Restrictions Says He’s Open To Change State Sen. Danny Carroll said the bill was brought to him by a state Homeland Security employee and a Secret Service agent working in Kentucky, and he filed it as written to garner feedback. By Kate Howard Jan 7 Politics Ky. Senator Proposing Broad Records Restrictions Says He’s Open To Change Kate Howard
Dec 14 Politics Derby Spending Transparency Bill Fails In Metro Council The measure would have forced Mayor Fischer to release his secret guest list for taxpayer-funded entertaining at the Kentucky Derby. By Amina Elahi Dec 14 Politics Derby Spending Transparency Bill Fails In Metro Council Amina Elahi
Aug 14 Recut Recut: Guess Who’s Coming To Derby Mayor Fischer keeps his Derby party guest list under wraps. And since it's paid for with taxpayer money, that rubs some people the wrong way. By Jonese Franklin Aug 14 Recut Recut: Guess Who's Coming To Derby Jonese Franklin
Aug 3 Politics Louisville Woos Businesses With Taxpayer Money In Secret. Do Other Cities? Mayor Fischer’s invite-only Derby weekend extravaganza cost taxpayers about $109,000 this year, but the guest list remains a secret. By Amina Elahi Aug 3 Politics Do Other Cities Woo Businesses With Taxpayer Money In Secret? Amina Elahi
Dec 30 Community Best Of 2017: City Reporter Jake Ryan On Overdoses, Homeless Camps And A Stolen Bus Heroin overdoses. Transparency in politics. Economic development and homeless camps. WFPL's Jacob Ryan covered a wide range of topics this year. By Staff Dec 30 Community Best Of 2017: Overdoses, Homeless Camps And A Stolen Bus Staff
May 9 Community Here’s How Much Louisville Officials Spend On Derby Guests In the past three years, city officials have spent nearly $282,000 to house, transport, feed and photograph their Derby guests, city records show. By Jacob Ryan May 9 Community Here's How Much Louisville Officials Spend On Derby Guests Jacob Ryan
Apr 27 Politics Amid Transparency Efforts, Louisville Mayor’s Meetings Stay Secret Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer touts transparency as part of his governing philosophy. But when it comes to his own daily happenings, Fischer isn't as open. By Jacob Ryan Apr 27 Politics Amid Transparency Efforts, Louisville Mayor’s Meetings Stay Secret Jacob Ryan
Nov 14 Local News Consulting Firm Makes Transparency Recommendations to Louisville Metro Council A consulting firm has made recommendations to the Louisville Metro Council to increase transparency and accountability in discretionary spending. The council hired Mountjoy Chilton Medley for nearly $10,000 to review its policies and procedures in response to reports of questionable spending earlier this year. The report was presented to the Government Accountability and Ethics Committee […] By Devin Katayama Nov 14 Local News Consulting Firm Makes Transparency Recommendations to Louisville Metro Council Devin Katayama
Oct 10 Local News James, Miller Joust Over Union Contracts And Financial Disclosure (AUDIO) The Louisville Metro Council is set to debate an ordinance Thursday that would exempt union contracts from the city’s financial disclosure law and has divided lawmakers along partisan lines. Last week, the council budget committee passed the legislation that would let Mayor Greg Fischer’s administration avoid submitting a financial impact statement for negotiated agreements between […] By WFPL News Oct 10 Local News James, Miller Joust Over Union Contracts And Financial Disclosure (AUDIO) WFPL News
Apr 19 Local News Council Resolution Seeks Stronger Ethics for Quasi-Government Agencies Seeking increased accountability, Louisville Metro Councilman Jerry Miller, R-19, has sponsored a resolution that asks quasi-government agencies to comply with the city’s ethics law. The non-binding measure says that agencies where the majority of board members are appointed by Mayor Greg Fischer and have a budget over $100,000 should be more open. It requests those entities […] By WFPL News Apr 19 Local News Council Resolution Seeks Stronger Ethics for Quasi-Government Agencies WFPL News
Mar 16 Politics Society of Professional Journalists Criticizes “Campaign of Obfuscation” by Kentucky Agency The Society of Professional Journalists has given the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services the runner-up spot in the annual Black Hole Awards. The mocking award goes to agencies that lack transparency and are given out during the SPJ's "Sunshine Week." The state of Utah took the top prize this year, but the Cabinet for Health and Family Services was close behind. By Gabe Bullard Mar 16 Politics Society of Professional Journalists Criticizes “Campaign of Obfuscation” by Kentucky Agency Gabe Bullard
Sep 28 Local News Fischer Unveils Transparency Plan Democratic mayoral candidate Greg Fischer Tuesday unveiled his plan for transparency in government. But Republican candidate Hal Heiner's campaign says Fischer's plan is unoriginal. By Gabe Bullard Sep 28 Local News Fischer Unveils Transparency Plan Gabe Bullard
Jul 21 Local News Metro Government Upgrades Website Louisville Metro Government officials are touting a series of upgrades to the city website. The site now features a box on the front page with the most-accessed information. By Gabe Bullard Jul 21 Local News Metro Government Upgrades Website Gabe Bullard
Mar 26 Local News KLC, KACo Transparency Bill Sent To Senate Legislation requiring greater transparency for two key organizations that serve local governments in Kentucky remains alive in the 2010 General Assembly. By Gabe Bullard Mar 26 Local News KLC, KACo Transparency Bill Sent To Senate Gabe Bullard
Feb 10 Local News Transparency Bill Clears Kentucky House Committee Legislation seeking more transparency by the Kentucky Association of Counties and the Kentucky League of Cities has cleared a House committee. Recent state audits of each agency uncovered lax oversight and questionable spending. Among those applauding the House bill is State Auditor Crit Luallen. “We have good people on these boards who are working hard […] By Rick Howlett Feb 10 Local News Transparency Bill Clears Kentucky House Committee Rick Howlett