"The state House passed a two-year $17.1 billion budget Wednesday that included cuts to most state agencies, no new taxes and no raises for state workers. The House voted 94-4 to pass the measure. The budget now heads to the Senate, where leaders hope to pass it by Friday when legislators anticipate the special session will conclude." [Bluegrass Politics]
"The House on Wednesday killed a bill aimed at helping to promote one of Kentucky's signature industries, the bourbon industry. House Bill 6 would have allowed Kentucky's bourbon distillers to set up sampling booths at conventions and special events, including the World Equestrian Games in Lexington in September." [Courier-Journal]
"Breeders' Cup will end under the lights at Churchill Downs." [Louisville.com]
"Louisville.com music writer, Kevin Sedelmeier and his son Lucas have just published their first book together entitled 'Pop Goes The Culture: A Father and Son's Take on the World.' And to celebrate this feat, they are having a book signing at The Reader's Corner Bookstore this Saturday from 1 until 3 p.m." [Louisville.com]
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