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Kentucky community fears repealing bourbon barrel tax would create cuts to public services
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Kentucky community fears repealing bourbon barrel tax would create cuts to public services

  • Conroy Delouche
  • Updated Mar 14, 2023

The Kentucky House of Representatives on Monday passed House Bill 5, which would gradually repeal the so-called barrel tax on aging bourbon barrels in the state.

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'Enormous' West End TIF district would be Kentucky's largest. It's unique -- in size and scrutiny.
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'Enormous' West End TIF district would be Kentucky's largest. It's unique -- in size and scrutiny.

  • Marcus Green
  • Updated Sep 29, 2022
  • 13 min to read

Backers of the tax increment financing plan say it’s a way to use an established economic development tool. But some economists, TIF scholars and land-use experts caution that its massive size and novel structure could create difficulties or unintended consequences in the future.  

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SUNDAY EDITION | A West End investment plan is advancing. Some residents want to stop it.
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SUNDAY EDITION | A West End investment plan is advancing. Some residents want to stop it.

  • Marcus Green
  • Updated Dec 28, 2021

Supporters say a taxing district for western Louisville will spur investment and bring needed economic development. But the plan has opponents questioning how the proposal came about and fear current residents may be displaced. 

U of L officials defend KentuckyOne deal, $50 million request for state help
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U of L officials defend KentuckyOne deal, $50 million request for state help

  • Chris Otts
  • Updated Nov 19, 2019

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WDRB) – University of Louisville President Neeli Bendapudi and some of her top aides defended their decision to absorb the mon…

Gas tax bill starts race against the clock in Kentucky legislature
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Gas tax bill starts race against the clock in Kentucky legislature

  • Marcus Green
  • Updated Mar 5, 2019

House budget committee chairman Rep. Steven Rudy said the bill has 'a long way to go and a short time to get there.'

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