Kentucky AG Cameron praises derby's 'much-needed boost' to local economy
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Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron has welcomed the return of the Kentucky Derby, which he says will provide a "much-needed boost" to a lagging local economy after the devastation of the coronavirus pandemic.
"The Kentucky Derby is one of the Commonwealth’s signature events, and the return of fans for the 147th running provides a much-needed boost to local businesses and our restaurant and hospitality industries," Cameron told Fox News. "This represents progress, but my hope is that we can see much more in the days to come, and that Kentucky will soon have a date certain to fully reopen, like New York City and others." This year’s Derby, the 147th race, will return only some of the usual activities, including fans in the stands, which translates to a projected $34.6 million boost -- more than some businesses have seen in over a year.More Related News