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December 6, 2019
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  • Commentary: Celebrate progress in teacher retention

    By Guest Author | Posted on September 5, 2018

    The story behind the JCTA teacher contract is a great example of our community coming together to get our public education system in Jefferson County back on the right track.

  • KET: Areas of conflict and compromise in state tax reform

    By Guest Author | Posted on July 30, 2017

    By John Gregory | KET Sometime after August 15, Gov. Matt Bevin is expected to call state lawmakers into special session to consider an overhaul to the state’s tax codes. The governor has set a general goal of transitioning from a tax system focused...

  • Two conventions drop out of negotiations with Louisville due to state law perceived as discriminatory

    By Melissa Chipman | Posted on June 29, 2017

    A ban on state-funded travel to Kentucky called for by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has brought nationwide attention to a new law about religious or political expression in schools that could allow LGBTQ+ discrimination. This recently caused two large conventions to withdraw plans to come...

  • Monday Business Briefing: City earmarks $250,000 for LouCity stadium study; GLI’s D.C. visit; RunSwitch co-founder signs with CNN; and more

    By Staff | Posted on June 26, 2017

    Welcome to the June 26 Monday Business Briefing, your private business intelligence digest from Insider Louisville. Council approves $250,000 for soccer club stadium efforts Last week, the Metro Council approved a budget that earmarks $250,000 to be spent on environmental studies and other stadium-related...

  • The Closing Bell: Feds investigating Humana, other insurers; Barret Avenue coffee shop closes; medical malpractice law applauded; and more

    By Staff | Posted on March 24, 2017

    Welcome to The Closing Bell. This is your last stop for biz scoops and big news before the weekend — a roundup of stories that can’t wait till Monday. Feds investigating whether insurers defrauded Medicare Federal authorities said they are investigating Humana and four...

  • Bill would let doctor panel review malpractice claims first

    By Boris Ladwig | Posted on March 3, 2017

    A bill that’s now passed in both Kentucky General Assembly chambers would let a panel of doctors review medical malpractice claims before they can be filed in court. The proposal’s proponents said the legislation would reduce the number of meritless lawsuits and medical malpractice insurance...

  • Proposed bill aims to cut down on ‘frivolous’ zoning lawsuits by imposing stiff appeal bonds

    By Caitlin Bowling | Posted on February 15, 2017

    Two Louisville attorneys have called a proposed state bill unconstitutional, saying it would deter those with limited resources from appealing their cases to the Kentucky Court of Appeals. “It’s bad policy because it doesn’t dismay someone who’s wealthy,” lawyer and Kentucky Resource Council head...

  • Doing good, making money: Local janitorial company advocates for legal B Corp status

    By Melissa Chipman | Posted on February 1, 2017

    In just a few weeks, a trailblazing company by the name of Facilities Management Services will move into a brand-new headquarters in the Portland neighborhood. It is the kind of business that is happy to thrive in the background, which FMS has done since...

  • WLKY: MSD unanimously approves 20 percent rate increase

    By Guest Author | Posted on May 23, 2016

    By WLKY News The Metropolitan Sewer District’s full board unanimously approved a 20 percent rate increase in sewer bills on Monday. MSD executive director Tony Parrott said many of Louisville’s sewer systems are 75-150 years old and flood pump stations are 70 years old....

  • Businesses face new overtime pay regulations; chambers ask Congress to repeal new rule

    By Caitlin Bowling | Posted on May 18, 2016

    Effective Dec. 1, employers across the United States will be required to compensate salaried employees who make less than $47,460 for working overtime. Currently, that threshold sits at $23,660. Once the change takes effect, employers will need to decide whether to increase certain workers’...

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