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TARC Hold Community Meetings to Discuss Future Coverage

In the past few weeks, TARC has been taking public comments on changes coming to the organization as they face financial concerns that require immediate action.  In these community meetings, leaders from TARC discussed the financial hardship the agency has faced, where their main forms of funding can stretch, and…

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Legislators hold community listening sessions for JCPS task force

Throughout the month of September, members of the state Efficient and Effective School District Task Force have held two community meetings in Louisville high schools to discuss the function and performance of Jefferson County Public Schools. It was stated in the first meeting that the goal of the task force…

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The Future of Small Business Taxation

Important federal legislation that positively impacts Greater Louisville businesses is set to expire without further Congressional action. Most of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) will expire at the end of 2025, which included many provisions benefiting businesses of all sizes specifically the 20% pass-through deduction for small…

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KY set to lower income tax again after meeting fiscal requirements

This week the State Budget Director announced that the state had met “revenue conditions” to allow the legislature to pass further reductions of the state income tax. In short, the income tax could fall to 3.5 percent as early as January of 2026. This rate will put Kentucky in a…

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US Chamber succeeds in halting FTC non-compete rule

This week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce scored a major legal victory for American businesses, workers, and the economy after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on employment noncompete agreements. This decision marks a significant win for businesses…

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Greater Louisville Inc., business leaders travel to nation’s capital to advocate for federal priorities

Washington D.C. (August 1, 2024) – In conjunction with the release of its 2024 Federal Legislative Agenda, Greater Louisville Inc. took nearly 40 business leaders to Capitol Hill to discuss top national issues impacting the region. The two-day annual trip is part of GLI’s comprehensive advocacy work at the federal,…

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New state laws take effect this week

 The Kentucky General Assembly passed more than 200 bills during the 2024 session on issues like crime, autonomous vehicles, and childcare, with  most taking effect on Monday, July 12th. The Kentucky Constitution specifies that new laws take effect 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature unless they have special…

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Supreme Court Overturns Regulatory Deference Precedent

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday 6-3 to overturn a 40-year-old precedent that has guided the federal regulatory framework as we know it. The ruling on Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo reverses a long-standing legal precedent known as Chevron Deference named for the landmark 1984 decision Chevron v Natural Resources…

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Louisville Metro Council Approves New City Budget

After weeks of budget hearings, Metro Council voted 22-1 to approve the FY 2024-2025 Metro Government Operating Budget and unanimously approved the Capital Budget. These budgets were largely reflective of the budget proposed by Mayor Craig Greenberg in his budget address on April 25, 2024. The Metro Council also received…

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Primary Elections in the Greater Louisville Region

The cropping up of yard signs all over the city can only mean one thing: election season is upon us. While several national elections were on the ballot including presidential primaries and congressional seat contests, the meat of the ballot was Louisville Metro Council and state legislative elections. As a…

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