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Louisville native Diane Sawyer kept busy in 2013, reporting on the government shutdown and Ashley Judd's rumored bid to unseat McConnell. With so much news to cover, she barely noticed that her home state endured a brief bourbon crisis when Maker's Mark announced it would water down its whiskey, cuting the alcohol volume from 45 percent to 42. So much outrage ensued. The company quickly reversed its decision. This piece of the diorama was tentatively slugged "Gill buys Portland." An exaggeration, yes. The more accurate title would be "Gill wants investors to buy into Portland." This year Holland earned a whole bunch of news coverage for his $22 million plan to revitalize historic Portland with residential lofs, ofce space and retail. He even moved his ofces to a former Christian school now dubbed the "Compassion Building." It's no secret that Mayor Greg Fischer's personality lacks . . . how do we say this kindly . . . spice. He's a bit . . . dry. Like unbutered toast! That's it. Still, kudos to Fischer for continuing his quest to fnd inadequacies in city government, recently ordering an audit of the Air Pollution Control District in the wake of a state audit that found problems with how APCD measures junk in the air. Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes. What does she believe in? Anyone? Anyone? She's middle of the road on Obamacare. When it comes to coal, she's tried to pin tough environmental regulations on McConnell while advocating for lax regulations. She, too, could use a bit of favor. Then again, strategists are probably banking that bland keeps her cruising in neutral toward victory. This year the Courier-Journal's newsroom thinned — some more. Longtime executive editor Bennie Ivory retired. Many former C-J employees headed for the world of broadcast. Courts reporter Jason Riley, along with reporter Marcus Green, joined WDRB to report for its website. Meanwhile, WFPL's Center for Investigative Reporting recruited two C-J veterans. 2013: The year Louisville media juggled journalists. The end! 12.13 LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE 61