Kentucky Economy Sluggish, Noah’s Ark Theme Parks Hardest Hit

The group building a Noah’s Ark-themed tourism attraction in northern Kentucky says it has purchased the final tract of land for the project but a sluggish economy has hurt fundraising.
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The ark project has also been criticized for seeking state tax rebates for a religious-themed park. But Kentucky officials agreed to make the project eligible for more than $40 million in sales tax rebates if the Ark Encounter hits maximum attendance goals. The group has said it expects to draw more than one million visitors in the park’s first year.