"House and Senate leaders pledged Monday to leave Frankfort by week’s end with a state budget for the next two fiscal years, but the fate of a new road-building plan remains uncertain." [Bluegrass Politics]
"Kentucky's bourbon-makers are opposing a U.S. House bill that they say would effectively gut federal regulations that govern what can be called bourbon by giving states the upper hand in regulating alcoholic beverages." [Courier-Journal]
Seatbelt use in Kentucky improved from 73.3 percent in 2008 to 79.7 percent last year. [Courier-Journal]
Churchill Downs announces 2010 Downs After Dark themes. [Louisville.com]
"The National are returning to Louisville for a show at the Brown Theater this September." [Backseat Sandbar]
A freelance writer, editor, and consultant, my work focuses on travel and culture. I've contributed to The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Fox News, Air Canada's enRoute, BlackBook, AOL Travel, Gridskipper, Deadspin, and Budget Travel. I'm the editor of Eater Louisville and the director of content and editorial strategy for Louisville.com. More articles from Zach Everson
