Feb 4 Economy CEO Ousted At Kentucky Aluminum Company Amid Questions About Controversial Funding A controversial economic development project in Ashland, Kentucky, hit a snag last week as aluminum company Braidy Industries ousted CEO and board chairman Craig Bouchard. In a statement, Braidy Industries’ interim CEO said he appreciated Bouchard’s hard work for the company. Bouchard says the firing was improper and is refusing to step down. The dueling […] By Sydney Boles Feb 4 Economy CEO Ousted At Kentucky Aluminum Company Amid Questions About Controversial Funding Sydney Boles
May 17 Economy Congressional Leaders Seek Investigation Into Russian Investment In KY Aluminum Mill A group of Congressional leaders asked the Trump administration to review a Russian company’s investment in a new Kentucky aluminum mill. The request comes from eight prominent Democratic lawmakers with leadership roles in committees with oversight, banking and national security responsibilities, including Ohio Sen.Sherrod Brown and House Intelligence Committee Chair Rep. Adam Schiff. The lawmakers […] By Sydney Boles May 17 Economy Congressional Leaders Seek Investigation Into Russian Investment In KY Aluminum Mill Sydney Boles
May 10 Economy From Russia, With Loot: KY Aluminum Company’s New Russian Partner Raises Concerns A large whiteboard in an Ashland, Kentucky, unemployment office is covered with a list of companies that are currently hiring. Senior career counselor Melissa Sloas said that just a few years ago, that board was a lot emptier. This corner of eastern Kentucky has long struggled to make up for losses in mining and manufacturing. […] By Sydney Boles May 10 Economy From Russia, With Loot: KY Aluminum Company’s New Russian Partner Raises Concerns Sydney Boles