In this blog, editor Tristan Finn explores state initiatives to preserve historical landmarks. States vary in their approaches and Tristan analyzes their benefits and effects.
“Bourbon on the rocks, hold the tariffs”
Over the last decade, the bourbon industry experienced tremendous growth revitalizing the Kentucky economy. However, as the expansion of this beloved Kentucky beverage spread across the nation's borders, the bourbon's industry's push for a more international presence was not met without challenges. In this blog post, staffer Jonas Bastien analyzes retaliatory tariffs' impact on Kentucky bourbon and what lies ahead for the whiskey industry.
Federal Legislation is Needed to Protect Juvenile Race Horses
The Solution to the Food Desert Crisis Plaguing the Commonwealth May be Found in Your Backyard
Developing Red River Gorge: A Lesson in Consensus Building
Within the next decade, Kentucky’s beloved Red River Gorge must undergo significant commercial development. Discussion about how to monetize this natural landmark without compromising the environment has Kentucky residents concerned. Staffer Howard Ball writes on the Chamber of Commerce’s plan to boost ecotourism and bring money to Eastern Kentucky.
Quarter-Horse Racing or Money Laundering?
Barrels of Fun: Kentucky's Agritourism Statutes and the Bourbon Trail
With Kentucky’s famed Bourbon Trail, the state is uniquely poised to benefit from agritourism. And with statutes on the books, farmers already have the framework needed to succeed in this blooming industry. Read more to learn how piggybacking off of bourbon can benefit Kentucky’s farmers in agritourism.
Planting the Seeds of Success: Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers
The SAFE Banking Act and its’ Importance for the Legal Cannabis Industry
In the past, hemp farmers struggled to secure financial capital to run viable farms. However, the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill launched a series of federal legislation that aided farmers interested in the THC industry. The SAFE Banking Act is the newest piece of federal legislation that provides a safety net for banks to lawfully work with the hemp industry without being subject to the heightened regulatory scrutiny necessary to work with the marijuana sector. In this blog post, 2L staffer Vincent Kleindienst explores the impact of the SAFE Banking Act.