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Lexington, Ky.–Advocates for the homeless gathered Monday at the Catholic Action Center in anticipation of arguments in the Supreme Court case of Johnson v. Grants Pass, as well as to protest Kentucky’s own HB 5 legislation. The event was hosted by the Street Voice Council. The event was marked by a large banner proclaiming,…
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Lexington, KY — A recent investigation by The Lexington Times has revealed substantial spending on dining by VisitLex, financed through the transient room tax assessed on hotel accommodations in Fayette County. This spending is part of broader financial activities that have raised eyebrows, including costly trips to Las Vegas, Italy, and an all-inclusive resort…
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Lexington, Ky. – The Lexington Social Services and Public Safety Committee is set to review the proposed Humane Pet Sales Ordinance on Tuesday. Spearheaded by Todd Blevins, Kentucky State Director of the Humane Society of the United States, the ordinance seeks to disrupt the notorious puppy and kitten mill to pet store pipeline that…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau (VisitLex), a city government component unit tasked with promoting tourism and economic development in Lexington, has come under legal and ethical scrutiny following the allocation of substantial bonuses to its employees. The bonuses were funded through the transient room tax assessed on overnight accommodations in…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Jeffrey Goldberg, Editor-in-Chief of The Atlantic, withdrew from a scheduled speaking event at the University of Kentucky (UK) Wednesday, citing a last-minute schedule change, amidst concerns from students about his past as a former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) prison guard and his views on Zionism. The event, titled “The Future of…
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FRANKFORT, Ky.–A controversial Kentucky bill, HB 5, dubbed the “Safer Kentucky Act” by its GOP sponsor, appears to be stalled in committee. The bill quickly passed out of the House on January 25, but has not moved in the Senate since it was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 7. An agenda…
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LEXINGTON, Ky.–The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council’s recent work session has propelled a proposed new park tax into the legislative process, sending it to the Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee. Referred by Councilmember Whitney Baxter, this sets the stage for a committee meeting scheduled for 1 pm on March 19. This meeting could be…
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LEXINGTON, Ky.–The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is set to consider a measure that would allocate $400,000 to provide housing stability services and pay rent assistance on behalf of homeless families with children in Fayette County Public Schools. “At Council’s request, the Department has negotiated a partnership with Goodwill to provide for payment of security…
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LEXINGTON, Ky.–A report released Tuesday by the Commonwealth of Kentucky Court of Justice revealed eviction cases in Fayette County have returned to pre-pandemic levels. The report details forcible detainer cases filed between January 2019 through January 2024, revealing significant fluctuations in case numbers that underscore the challenges residents face in securing stable housing amid…