Louisville Metro Government is now posting is monthly revenue reports online.Mayor Greg Fischer says they will include receipts from occupational, property and business profits taxes, among others sources. The latest report finds that as of February 28, General Fund revenue thus far this fiscal year is up just over one percent over the previous year.The Fischer administration is putting together a budget for the next fiscal year that starts July 1. Chief Financial Officer Steve Rowland says Metro Government faces a projected $22 million shortfall. Officials say all options are on the table as to how to balance the budget.
Rick Howlett was midday host and the host of LPM's weekly talk show, "In Conversation." He was with LPM from 2001-2023 and held many different titles, including Morning Edition host, Assignment Editor and Interim News Director. He died in August 2023. Read a remembrance of Rick here.
