LEXINGTON, Ky. – As Lexington continues to evolve, the city’s vice mayor recently attributed much of its success to a collaborative spirit and nonpartisan governance structure that he says fosters innovation and inclusivity. These insights were shared on a recent episode of the Next City podcast, a show that says it aims to highlight…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Concerns are mounting among residents of Fayette County as the Neighborhood Council (FCNC) has outlined significant objections to a proposed zoning ordinance aimed at managing urban growth. The Urban Growth Management Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (UGMZ) currently under review by the Urban County Council has drawn criticism for its potential impacts…
ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Nearly 100 people crowded into the library in Calvert City, Kentucky, in February when the Environmental Protection Agency hosted a public meeting on air pollution. Many had discovered flyers in their…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office recently ruled in favor of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) regarding its denial of additional records requested by Herald-Leader journalist John Cheves. Cheves, a journalist noted for his recent focus on juvenile justice issues, had sought access to substantiated grievances filed by youth at specific…
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Kentucky Sunshine Law Library in celebration of the fifth year anniversary of Kentucky Open Government Coalition. Our coalition’s founding goes back to March 2019, when Kentucky’s open government community rallied in opposition to a house bill that threatened existing rights of public records access. The community that had focused its efforts to…
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,…
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…
This database presents the credit card transactions of VisitLex employees from July 2022 to March 2024. During this period, VisitLex employees accumulated charges totaling $427,201.15, with a significant amount spent on dining, bars, and entertainment venues. These statements were disclosed by VisitLex in accordance with the Kentucky Open Records Act. The Lexington Times initially…
On April 22, 2024, the Supreme Court will hear a case that could radically change how cities respond to the growing problem of homelessness. It also could significantly worsen the nation’s racial justice gap. City of Grants Pass v. Johnson began when a small city in Oregon with just one homeless shelter began enforcing a local anti-camping law…