Eleanor McCrary
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2 weeks ago |
courier-journal.com | Eleanor McCrary
Following Breonna Taylor's death and the ensuing protests, several Louisville activists turned to politics to effect change. Some activists successfully won elections and have been able to pass legislation at the local and state levels. Others lost their elections or have decided not to run again after becoming disillusioned.
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2 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Eleanor McCrary
From using artificial intelligence for Metro Government operations to funding the first new firehouse in over a decade, Mayor Craig Greenberg unveiled a number of new priorities in his proposed $1.2 billion city budget. Now, the Louisville Metro Council will work to amend the budget over several weeks, before approving a finalized version in the summer.
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3 weeks ago |
courier-journal.com | Olivia Evans |Matthew Glowicki |Eleanor McCrary
Olivia Evans Matthew Glowicki Eleanor McCraryLouisville Courier JournalChurchill Downs Inc. has delayed its nearly $1 billion renovation project at its Louisville racetrack. The company cited economic uncertainty, including tariff and trade disputes, as the reason for the delay. A smaller-scale renovation of existing suites will be completed by April 2026. Just two months after announcing a nearly $1 billion, multi-year renovation project at its iconic Louisville racetrack, Churchill Downs Inc.
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3 weeks ago |
courier-journal.com | Eleanor McCrary
Louisville officials propose redirecting Churchill Downs' payments from Jefferson County Public Schools to the city. The proposal would extend Churchill Downs' tax agreement with the city until approximately 2055 and redirect payments in lieu of taxes to the city's general fund. JCPS was not included in the initial discussions and expressed concern, while city officials believe the change will benefit the community as a whole.
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3 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Eleanor McCrary
The pool at Camp Taylor Memorial Park will not open for the 2025 summer season, despite previous commitments from Mayor Craig Greenberg's administration. "I know this is not the news that anyone wanted to hear right before our summer and swim season gets underway," Greenberg said at an April 22 press conference. The Camp Taylor facility and the Algonquin Pool were originally slated to open by Memorial Day. While the Algonquin Pool will still open this summer, the Camp Taylor one will not.
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