Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday joined local leaders at the Barren River Area Development District to present nearly $7.5 million in state budget and grant funding that benefits Butler County, as well as over $9 million in funding to provide high-speed internet to residents of Grayson, Butler, Edmonson, and Warren counties.
Beshear presented three awards benefiting Butler County:
- Beshear, in partnership with the General Assembly, secured $7.1 million in the most recent state budget for building upgrades at Butler County Schools, including HVAC improvements and roof replacements.
- The governor selected the city of Morgantown in Butler County to receive $69,000 to construct a new trail at Riverside Park. The funding will also cover restrooms, signage, trash cans and parking lots to make sure visitors have everything they need on site to enjoy a great day outdoors. The grant will come from the Land and Water Conservation Fund and will go to the National Parks Service for final approval.
- Beshear also presented the city of Morgantown with $300,679 from the Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI) to improve roads in Morgantown Industrial Park.
“We are deeply grateful for the generous funding we have received, which represents a remarkable display of bipartisan support,” Butler County Schools Superintendent Robert Tuck said. “This funding underscores a shared commitment to advancing our community’s well-being and addressing critical needs … Together, we will work diligently to ensure that this investment yields meaningful and positive outcomes for those we serve.”
Also announced on Monday was $9.1 million to North Central Telephone Cooperative and Warren RECC to connect to high-speed internet to over 1,700 homes in Grayson, Butler, Edmonson, and Warren counties.
“My administration will always put education first, and with today’s awards, we are improving school facilities while also getting more students connected to high-speed internet access at home so they can work on assignments online and not fall behind their peers,” Beshear said. “Today we’re also supporting our first responders, boosting tourism and economic development in this community and making sure folks have safe roads and are more protected from flooding.”
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
