Weekly Roundup: So much to be thankful for in Appalachia KY
On this Thanksgiving week, we want to simply say we are thankful for you! And we have a lot to be thankful for this week. From the backroads to connectivity,…
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Kentucky Survivors Affected by Severe Storms Can Apply for FEMA Assistance
Kentucky homeowners and renters affected by the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that occurred from February 27 to March 14, 2021, and who live in counties that have recently been designated for Individual Assistance, may now apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
Gov. Beshear Announces 12 Communities Selected for More Than $692,000 to Improve Recreational Trails Across Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear has announced his selection of 12 projects totaling $692,058 to receive funding from the Recreational Trails Program (RTP), all of which will upgrade parks and recreational spaces across Kentucky.
ARC and EAWW Initiative Awards $1 Million to Five Projects
Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) announced five grant awards for the Advanced Welding Workforce Initiative (AWWI), a partnership to invest $1 million in education and training for advanced technical workers in Appalachia.
Gov. Beshear Tours AppHarvest’s High-Tech Indoor Farm in Morehead
On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear toured AppHarvest’s flagship high-tech indoor farm in Morehead for the first time and spoke about the company’s success as it transforms Kentucky’s economy while creating good-paying jobs and providing fresh, sustainable produce to the Eastern United States.