Will Trump’s Planned Cuts Scuttle an Ambitious P3 Plan for Broadband in Kentucky Coal Country?
The feasibility of the project in Pikeville could depend partly on federal grant programs that may be eliminated.
Route Fifty at SXSW: Our Interview With Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer
“Bourbonism,” the mayor said in an interview, has helped his city bridge the urban-rural divide in Kentucky and boost economic development in the process.
Will Trump’s Budget Call for Axing an Agency That Works to Assist Appalachia?
Such a plan would align with previous proposals from GOP lawmakers and the Heritage Foundation.
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin on Medicaid: ‘We Need to Rethink the System’
GOP and Democratic governors were at odds as they convened for their winter meeting over possible changes to the health care entitlement program.
Bowling Green Mayor Responds to Kellyanne Conway ‘Massacre’ Misstatement
“We appreciate the clarification,” said Mayor Bruce Wilkerson.
What's Behind the New Wave of Transgender 'Bathroom Bills'
Lawmakers in Texas, Kentucky, and Virginia are the latest to propose legislation that replicates North Carolina’s controversial law—despite the risk of backlash.
A Public-Private Effort to Build New Tech Careers in Kentucky’s Coal Country
TechHire Eastern Kentucky is different than a community college training course or coding bootcamp. And it’s been a life-changing opportunity for some who have few other options.
Dedicated to the Mountains, Desperate for Jobs
It’s never been easy to make a living in central Appalachia’s narrow valleys. Without coal, it’s become a whole lot harder.
Confronted With Vacant Building Fires, Louisville Turns to Civic Hackers
A pilot program is getting underway in the Kentucky city this week to test new smoke detector devices developed by members of the local civic technology community.
Navigator Award Finalist: Ed Blayney, Innovation Project Manager, Louisville Metro Government
Crowdsourcing data on internet connectivity may seem like an odd municipal exercise, but it’s proven to be a valuable tool in Louisville.
Empowering a Smarter Community Through GIS
Kenton County, Kentucky, is using intelligent maps and apps to provide citizens with the data intelligence they need.
Kentucky's Governor Will Physically Fight for Religious Beliefs; Dead Man Running for New York State Assembly
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Massachusetts to transfer mentally ill inmates; California farm workers' pay improved; and a Montana town's trouble with bonds.
How Analytics Are Saving Kentucky Money on Snow and Ice
Knowing which snow plow and salt spreader routes to take and how much material to use could save the state millions of dollars.
Local Government Performance Guru Heads Back to Louisville
Daro Mott will return to the Louisville Metro Government as chief of performance improvement.
Ky. Medicaid Plan ‘Creates a Lot of Barriers,’ Critics Say; Chicago’s ‘Towing Bill of Rights’
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: A victory for Waukesha, Wis.; a new lobbying proposal in Portland, Oregon; and don’t call these county workers ‘slobs’
‘Resilient Cities’ Look to Address Social Inequality as a Function of Other Environmental, Economic Stresses
Louisville, Kentucky, sees a link between its most pressing problems and poorest neighborhoods, and it’s not alone.
Why Louisville Wants to Know Its Residents’ Broadband Speeds
While courting Google Fiber and AT&T GigaPower, the city also wants to hold Internet service providers accountable for what they advertise.
In Kentucky, Fight Between Governors Deepens; Irked Uber Looks to Exit Houston
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Arrests in mayor-council brawl in Alabama; buy this W.Va. town from the feds; and Idaho’s good immunization rate.
Kentucky Governor Cries Coercion; Is Maine's Legislature 'the Worst'?
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: A win for transgender rights in Virginia; Sidewalk Labs considers building its own city; and California keeps an eye on high-speed rail
Louisville’s New Transportation Plan Proposes More Upkeep, Less Driving
But how the city will cover the cost of what Mayor Greg Fischer’s administration has floated in the new 20-year planning document remains unclear.
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