West Industrial Park Addition and Upgrades Position Logan County to Attract New Business

Russellville site secures funding in connection with Product Development Initiative for preparation of new 52-acre acquisition

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 15, 2021) – Demand for available sites and buildings in Kentucky is growing, with a substantial number of companies looking to locate and expand in the commonwealth. Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced funding for Logan County Industrial Development Authority to develop an additional 52 acres in the West Industrial Park.

“This is an exciting time in the commonwealth for economic development, as more and more companies invest here,” Gov. Beshear said. “Because of that, we have to do our

Gov. Beshear, Congressman Rogers Award More Than $9 Million in Grants to Support Economic Development Projects in Eastern Kentucky

Funding supports projects in 10 Eastern Kentucky counties

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 15, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced $9.18 million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program funds for economic development projects in 10 Eastern Kentucky counties.

“When completed, these projects will help support local communities and spur economic growth in Martin, Letcher, Floyd, Leslie, Knox, Knott, Owsley, Boyd, Pike and

Open House for Proposed Outdoor Sports and Recreation Complex on November 10

Nemak Kentucky to Add 170 Well-Paying Jobs with Glasgow Expansion

Growth of aluminum automotive components supplier to support emerging EV market

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 3, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced even more growth for Kentucky’s automotive industry, as Nemak USA Inc., a manufacturer of innovative lightweight products for powertrain, e-mobility and structure applications, will create 170 well-paying jobs with a $27 million expansion of its Nemak Kentucky operation in Glasgow to support future electric vehicle-related business.

“The growth of our automotive industry during this record-breaking year for economic investment has been remarkable, and we are seeing more companies increase their focus

Familiar faces to run Neighborhood Services

Covington’s Neighborhood Services Department is led by Director Brandon Holmes, left, and Deputy Director Keith Bales.

Familiar faces to run Neighborhood Services

Holmes promoted to director; Bales returns to City Hall   COVINGTON, Ky. – The department at the City of Covington that oversees everything from trash collection to parks to housing vouchers and more has new leadership.   They’re both familiar faces.   Brandon Holmes, the former deputy director of Neighborhood Services, was elevated to director by the Covington Board of Commissioners recently to replace Ken Smith, who was promoted to city manager on Sept. 7.   Smith said the City received almost 70 applications and interviewed

Gov. Beshear Awards More Than $1.1 Million for Improved Water Infrastructure in Boyd and Greenup Counties

Governor also awards more than $800,000 in Boyd Co. flood control funding; $530,000 in Greenup Co. school safety funding

BOYD COUNTY and GREENUP COUNTY, Ky. (Nov. 2, 2021) –Today, Gov. Andy Beshear awarded $1.1 million to deliver clean drinking water and improve sewer and water infrastructure from the Better Kentucky Plan’s $250 million Cleaner Water Program. The program is estimated to create approximately 3,800 jobs across the state.

The Governor also presented more than $800,000 in flood control funding for Boyd County and $530,000 in school safety funding for Greenup County.

Awards were presented to grantees to fund four Cleaner Water program projects in

Public Encouraged to Take Survey to Shape Kentucky's Transportation Plan

Public Encouraged to Take Survey to Shape Kentucky's Transportation Plan The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is updating its Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan (LRSTP) and gathering public feedback through a statewide survey. The public input will be used to prepare a plan which will identify the goals, policies, needs, and improvement priorities that will set the direction of Kentucky’s transportation system for the next 25 years. Mayor George Bray encourages Paducah and McCracken County residents to take the survey. Mayor Bray said, “This survey is an opportunity for citizens