Fisker: Kentucky among 11 states in running for potential auto factory

Fisker: Kentucky among 11 states in running for potential auto factory Grace Schneider, Louisville Courier Journal Kentucky is on a list of several states that once-troubled automaker Fisker Inc. is considering for a manufacturing facility to produce an all-electric SUV — with at least 1,000 full-time jobs. Henrik Fisker, an automotive designer and entrepreneur who founded the company, confirmed his team…

School districts get partial refund on insurance obligations

School districts get partial refund on insurance obligations By MIKE JAMES The Independent LEXINGTON Five area school districts are in line to receive refunds ranging from $11,317 to $50,583 from the Kentucky School Boards Insurance Trust (KSBIT) Workers’ Compensation Fund. The refunds softened the blow from a 2013 assessment from KSBIT that left districts saddled with the obligation…

Kentucky to receive disaster assistance loans for Feb. 6-March 10 storms

Kentucky to receive disaster assistance loans for Feb. 6-March 10 storms Federal assistance available for citizens and businesses in nine counties FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Matt Bevin received confirmation Thursday that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved disaster assistance loans for the severe storms and heavy flooding that affected the commonwealth on Feb. 6…

Drew Curtis Drops out of Auditor Race

Drew Curtis Drops out of Auditor Race BY MICHON LINDSTROM There’s one less candidate vying for the Democratic nomination for Auditor of Public Accounts.  Drew Curtis, founder of Fark.com, says is formally dropping out of the race Wednesday.  Curtis tells Spectrum News 1, something came up forcing him to drop out of the race. Curtis told…