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Apr 21, 2025

Ark Encounter and Mike Johnson Mark 10th Anniversary of Religious Freedom Legal Victory Against Kentucky

The Ark Encounter and Mike Johnson are commemorating the tenth anniversary of their successful legal battle against the State of Kentucky over alleged religious discrimination and First Amendment violations related to the Christian organization's operations.

Apr 21, 2025·1 source

Oct 30, 2023

New House Speaker Mike Johnson previously represented Kentucky's Ark Encounter in tax incentive lawsuit

Mike Johnson, recently elected U.S. House Speaker, successfully represented the Ark Encounter—a 510-foot biblical Noah's Ark replica in Kentucky—in court to restore tax incentives for the attraction.

Oct 30, 2023·1 source

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▪In 2015, Answers in Genesis engaged in a legal battle against the State of Kentucky over religious freedom and First Amendment rights regarding the Ark Encounter.
▪Kentucky's tourism incentive program offered a sales tax rebate to attractions based on capital investment, involving no existing taxpayer money.
▪Answers in Genesis president Ken Ham states that legislation is not the ultimate answer to cultural issues, emphasizing a spiritual battle for hearts and minds.

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Constitutional law U.S. domestic politics Tax policy

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