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Lexington tourism bureau used public funds to pay $284K in bonuses, raising constitutional questions
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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Editor-in-Chief of The Atlantic withdraws from University of Kentucky speaking event amid student concerns
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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Lexington’s Voices of Hope Receives $2 Million Gift From the Yield Giving Open Call
Lexington, KY– Tuesday, MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving announced Voices of Hope – Lexington, Inc. as one of the Yield Giving Open Call’s awardees working with people and in places experiencing the greatest need in the United States. Voices of Hope received $2 million. Voices of Hope is a nonprofit recovery community organization founded by…
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LexiCon Board Game and RPG Convention to happen April 5-7, 2024
via press release LEXINGTON, Ky.–Do you love playing board games? Do you want to learn and play board games while meeting new people who also love board games? Then we invite you to join 700+ attendees for the tenth annual LexiCon Board Game and RPG Convention! Yes, that’s right! LexiCon is celebrating its 10-year…
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“Safer Kentucky Act” appears to be stalled in Senate Judiciary Committee
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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New Lexington Park Tax Advances to City Council Committee
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 City Council to consider $400,000 aid for homeless families with schoolchildren
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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Fluoride opt-out bill advances from House
Fluoride opt-out bill advances from House February 26, 2024 Cutline: Rep. Mark Hart, R-Falmouth, watches as Kentucky House members vote on House Bill 16 on the House floor on Wednesday. HB 16 would allow local water districts to opt-out of water fluoridation. A high-res version can be found here. A high-res version is available…
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Lexington plans town hall meetings on how to use funds from the National Opioid Litigation settlement
Two town hall meetings are planned later this month to give residents an opportunity to discuss what kinds of services Lexington needs to do a better job fighting the opioid epidemic. The meetings are sponsored by the Opioid Abatement Commission, a group Mayor Linda Gorton appointed to make recommendations on how to use funds…
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Lexington launches “Lex Grow Trees” campaign to enhance urban tree canopy
Lexington, KY – In an enthusiastic gathering Wednesday afternoon, Lexington’s Third District Council Member, Hannah LeGris, alongside local environmental groups, unveiled the new Lex Grow Trees campaign, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revitalizing the urban tree canopy across Fayette County. This announcement marks a significant step forward in the city’s commitment to environmental stewardship…