Kentucky Newsmakers 6/12: UK President Eli Capilouto; Ky. Tourism Cabinet Sec. Michael Berry

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – On the newest episode of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Invoice Bryant talks with College of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto and Kentucky Tourism Cupboard Secretary Michael Berry.

Capilouto is proposing a $5.6 billion finances for the state’s flagship college. He mentioned the spending plan will develop pupil entry and make main investments in monetary assist, and mentioned it minimizes tuition and charge hikes and can permit the college to offer raises.

UK has been round since 1865, however its mission continues to evolve and develop and Kentuckians are touched border to frame by its outreaches in healthcare, training and agriculture. Capilouto joins us to debate.

The summer season journey season is underway, and for some Kentucky venues, it’s their first regular summer season season since earlier than the pandemic. Sky-high gasoline costs are inflicting quite a lot of households to rethink lengthy highway journeys and think about holidays and journeys nearer to residence.

In some methods, Kentucky has all of it—historical past, pure magnificence, festivals and experiences just like the Bourbon Path and horse farms. However, like each different sector, tourism venues are additionally hit with workforce challenges. Tourism Cupboard Secretary Michael Berry joins us to speak about these challenges.

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