Piper Hansen

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Lexington Herald-Leader • May 26th, 2026

Downtown Lexington makeover: 325 Main to be redeveloped

The renovation of the downtown staple is happening as the city opens a new park, construction starts on a nearby project, and plans for Rupp Arena move forward.
Lexington Herald-Leader • November 16th, 2025

These KY groups help people not return to prison

By working to connect the incarcerated to resources, the groups are trying to drive down the state’s rate of repeat offenders.
Lexington Herald-Leader • November 3rd, 2025

High prices, tight supply: KY’s cattle farmers navigate tricky beef market

Kentucky is home to more than 38,000 beef farmers raising over 2 million cattle and calves.
Lexington Herald-Leader • June 26th, 2025

How one Lexington cannabis bar owner is adapting to new industry rules

Early in 2025, when lawmakers were together in Frankfort, they passed legislation limiting how and where cannabis-infused beverages can be made and sold.
Lexington Herald-Leader • June 18th, 2025

Losing billions in Medicaid funding could force 35 rural KY hospitals to close

Kentucky stands to lose up to $28 billion in federal dollars it uses to insure those seeking medical care and prop up rural health care providers that employ thousands.
Lexington Herald-Leader • May 30th, 2025

Longtime Lexington retailer set to open its running company

The idea to separate its running retail from the rest of its merchandise has been talked about among J&H managers since the pandemic.
Louisville Business First • November 7th, 2024

Star of the show: John Vellinger has made a career of cosmic pursuits

Redwire has continued to operate in Southern Indiana and the company is set to anchor a $10 million, 60-acre development.
Louisville Business First • September 12th, 2024

Inside the efforts to make Louisville a destination for migrating talent

One man's work, and that of many others across the city, is just one of the ways Louisville can achieve the population growth it needs to prevent it from falling behind.
Louisville Business First • July 24th, 2024

Company chosen to lead redevelopment of Jeffboat

The nationwide developer search had mostly regional interest from those who wanted to be able to create something with benefits for Jeffersonville.
Louisville Business First • June 7th, 2024

How middle housing could increase housing stock options

The spirit of the land code "is to not say 'no' to development. It's to say, 'you can develop and here are the rules that you have to follow.'"
The Arizona Republic • October 26th, 2022

Arizona's governor claims he cut regulations. Records show the number increased

A review of regulatory changes show Gov. Doug Ducey left office with more regulations on the books than when he started.
Engagement in Action • April 28th, 2022

Layers of policy and mandated bureaucracy slow down rehousing process

Years of addressing housing in the "right way" have created unintentional barriers for people experiencing homelessness.
The State Press • October 14th, 2021

Sinema is betting on bipartisanship. Students aren't buying it

Students said bipartisanship can work; but in Sinema's case, it may be a cover for palatability and future campaigns.
The State Press • December 18th, 2020

ASU's sexual assault investigation processes leave survivors traumatized, often without justice

Records show not a single recorded incident of rape from 2017 to 2019 that was investigated by ASU PD was prosecuted at the county level.
The State Press • August 5th, 2020

Some community assistants, citing health concerns, quit amid pandemic

Several student housing workers quit after lack of communication and what they feel is misguided prioritization of returning over safety.
The State Press • June 5th, 2020

Incoming Cronkite dean has alleged history of racist, homophobic comments toward students

Students said it was well known that Duhé made microaggressive comments that touched on race, sexual orientation and body weight.
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