{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"The News Journal","provider_url":"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net","title":"Horse track plans key to Kentucky\u2019s growth &ndash; The News Journal","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"JoMI3qvkJ7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/horse-track-plans-key-kentuckys-growth\/\">Horse track plans key to Kentucky\u2019s growth<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/horse-track-plans-key-kentuckys-growth\/embed\/#?secret=JoMI3qvkJ7\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Horse track plans key to Kentucky\u2019s growth&#8221; &#8212; The News Journal\" data-secret=\"JoMI3qvkJ7\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Dave-Adkisson.jpg","thumbnail_width":216,"thumbnail_height":323,"description":"When opportunity knocks, we should open the door. Over the years, Kentucky has made great progress in becoming a better place for business. So, when Churchill Downs and Keeneland announced they are joining forces to further invest in our state, the Kentucky Chamber was thrilled to hear the news. Churchill Downs and Keeneland\u2019s multimillion dollar proposal to develop two new racing facilities in Corbin and Oak Grove will create hundreds of new jobs, bolster one of the Commonwealth\u2019s signature industries and open the door for additional economic development. The companies anticipate the creation of 375 construction jobs and 175 permanent, full-time jobs between the two facilities in Oak Grove and Corbin. And more will come as other businesses emerge and expand to support the growth in these communities. These projects will strengthen Kentucky\u2019s racing circuit through larger purses, allowing us to better compete with the racing industries of other states, grow our tax revenues and provide more stability for the owners, trainers, jockeys, farmers, veterinarians and many others who contribute to the industry\u2019s success here in the Commonwealth. The benefits of the proposed facilities\u2014more jobs, tourism, revenue and investment\u2014extend well beyond the horse racing industry and the Corbin and Oak Grove communities. A stronger racing industry means a stronger Kentucky, and Churchill Downs and Keeneland are doing their part to create an environment where racing can truly thrive. But, for Kentuckians to enjoy the positive impacts of this historic partnership, the state\u2014and more specifically, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission\u2014must allow Churchill Downs and Keeneland to continue with their plans. In fact, members of the commission and other public officials should be doing everything possible to bring these projects to fruition. If a flagship company in the bourbon, aluminum or automotive industries offered to invest this heavily in Kentucky, we\u2019d expect the state to welcome it with open arms. The Churchill Downs and Keeneland proposal is no different. The partnership between Churchill Downs and Keeneland is good for the economic wellbeing of our state and for the two local communities where they\u2019ll be located. The time is now for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to fully consider this thorough and thoughtful proposal and take the necessary steps to move it forward. We look forward to hearing those first calls to the post when these facilities open for business."}