Bourbon and Horses: Revenues from Bourbon and Horses need to be protected and promoted

The revenue from horse and bourbon industries in kentucky.

State lawmakers told the state chamber of commerce several proposals to support both industries would be on the agenda when the general assembly convenes in january.

Those issues will target continuing their success to attract even more visitors to the state.

And one of the keys to the long-term continued success of both is historic horse racing, which has come under fire in the courts.

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White damon thayer senate majority leader "if you want horse racing to away, don't support historical horse racing and see what's left of our brand around the country and around the world.

It's not going to be too exciting if we don't have horse racing and a thriving bourbon industry."

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White bourbon and horses are big business frankfort governor beshear says he plans to ask the legislature to take steps to support historic horse racing as outlined