This was published on Page One a bit ago but is worth sharing here. The Transportation Cabinet announced earlier today that three professional teams will compete to build the I-65 bridge and interchange in Louisville. According to the release, nearly 500 people are registered for the March 1 pre-bid conference at the Kentucky International Convention [...]

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The end of a golden age of state subsidies heralds a new era of tighter management and creative fund-raising in British arts. Maybe a model for arts in Kentucky to begin exploring? [The Economist] You mean the University of Louisville Hospital is searching for new partners with which it may merge? You don’t say. [C-J/AKN] [...]

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This week President Barack Obama discussed extending the payroll tax cut so taxes aren’t raised on 160 million Americans:

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Metro Gubmint reached a $3.5 million franchise deal with Insight Communications. Is this good or bad for the city? [C-J/AKN] The payout will allegedly help the city’s looming budgetary nightmare. But is that it? [WFPL] Woah, the Fraternal Order of Police doesn’t plan to endorse a candidate for LMPD chief. It’s a shame the officers [...]

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Two days ago, news broke that the owners of Holiday World were evaluating the possibility of re-opening Kentucky Kingdom. A Kentucky Newspaper was all over it: Members of the ownership group of Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus, Ind., have formed a new company to attempt to negotiate a lease agreement to operate [...]

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Lawwwd, Bill Summers has finally retired from Louisville Metro Gubmint. The interim police chief will replace him. [WFPL] A new University of Kentucky report says that the Commonwealth should broaden its tax code to include services. [H-L] LMPD.com is finally discussing the five police chief finalists and the comments are interesting. [LMPD.com] The discussion about [...]

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This week Governor Steve Beshear spends 1:23 discussing the Earned Income Tax Credit:

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On January 25, John Yarmuth spoke on the House floor about fairness: It’s a perfect illustration of why fair, equal and comprehensive tax reform is necessary both in Kentucky and nationally.

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Yesterday former Lieutenant Governor Daniel Mongiardo blasted the nasty redistricting process in Kentucky. He hit Steve Beshear, praised Kathy Stein and pointed out the shenanigans with Alice Forgy Kerr. [Page One] Raise your head if you think Frankfort will do the right thing when it comes to halting executions. [WHAS11] Oh snap! Looks like Robert [...]

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Greg Fischer is one of those people who wrongly believe hiring innovation consultants doesn’t kill innovation. [Fast Company] Louisville’s Metro Sewer District has severed ties with its board attorney, Larry Zielke, after hundreds of millions of years. Only because of a scandalous audit. And everything will continue getting swept under the rug. [C-J/AKN] One of [...]

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