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Churchill Downs money could be taken away from JCPS and given to Louisville under new law
Louisville aims to extend property tax breaks for Churchill Downs another 30 years, and reallocate racetrack money from JPCS ...
Greenberg open to negotiations on proposal to shift Churchill Downs money from JCPS to city
The shift in tone comes as many district leaders say they were not informed of the plan prior to its introduction and ...
'A lot has changed.' Why Churchill Downs paused its $1 billion project ahead of Derby 2025
Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs Inc. has announced a pause of its proposed $1 billion project. Here's what we know.
'They need all the money they can get': Concerns raised over push to shift Churchill Downs payments away from school district
Currently, Churchill Downs makes payment to JCPS to simulate what the district would get if it weren't part of a tax-exempt ...
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In a reversal, Louisville's mayor backs Churchill Downs payment that aids JCPS
Mayor Craig Greenberg says he's committed to changing a Churchill Downs funding ordinance to make it 'beneficial for everyone ...
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Louisville Mayor hedges on plan to take Churchill Downs money from JCPS
After city officials defended a controversial proposal to take Churchill Downs revenue from JCPS, Louisville’s Mayor said ...
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JCPS raises ‘concern’ about plan to shift Churchill Downs payments from school system to city
The horse racing and gambling company needs Metro Council approval to use bond proceeds to finance $920 million in planned upgrades. As part of that process, Churchill and Mayor Craig Greenberg's ...
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Churchill Downs money could be taken away from JCPS and given to Louisville under new law
Louisville officials propose redirecting Churchill Downs' payments from Jefferson County Public Schools to the city. The proposal would extend Churchill Downs' tax agreement with the city until ...