{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=E019F484-5328-4C6C-848A-9E5A1C9D06AB", "Congressman Rogers, Gov. Beshear Announce $24.4 Million in Funding for Economic Development Projects in Eastern Kentucky", "2022-10-20", "2022", "2022-10", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "When completed, the projects in Clay, Elliott, Floyd, Knox, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, McCreary and Wolfe counties will enable cold storage of bulk apples, broadcasting equipment at the Mountain Arts Studio, an emergency services center, a commercial driver\u2019s license (CDL) and diesel-mechanics training facility, RV and industrial parks, a resort bordering the Jefferson National Forest, a wastewater treatment plant and a visitors\u2019 center.\n\nThese 11 projects are expected to retain or create more than 200 jobs, train 300 Kentuckians and serve more than 100,000 people via tourism, infrastructure development or training opportunities.\n\n\u201cOnce again, this program is funding innovative projects that are bringing jobs to Eastern Kentucky so more of our families can provide for their loved ones and live the lives they want and deserve,\u201d said Gov. Beshear. \u201cThe foundation has been laid for diversified economic growth as each of these projects is completed, helping these communities not only rebuild following July\u2019s historic flooding but also thrive for generations to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs we continue to rebuild from the catastrophic flood in Eastern Kentucky, these grant awards are more important than ever before to advance job creation and new opportunities,\u201d said Congressman Hal Rogers, Dean of the U.S. House of Representatives. \u201cThese grants will give Eastern Kentuckians more opportunities to work and thrive in their hometowns.\u201d\n\nKentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) Secretary Rebecca Goodman selected the projects for initial vetting by the U.S. Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). More than 86 applications for funding were received by the EEC\u2019s Division of Abandoned Mine Lands.\n\nThe projects selected for funding include:\n\nAgricultural Apple Packing and Sorting Facility was selected to receive $6.6 million for the installation of an apple packing and sorting facility in an existing building in Martin County.\n\nCMH 23 Workforce and Tourism Development Project was selected to receive $1 million to modify and equip the broadcasting studio at the Mountain Arts Studio in Floyd County.\n\nElliott County Emergency Operations Center and 911 Center was selected to receive $4.6 million to construct an emergency services center.\n\nGifford Road Industrial Park was selected to receive $1 million to construct a build-ready certified site for a 50,000 square foot facility in Magoffin County.\n\nImpact Outdoor Adventures RV Campground was selected to receive $900,000 to construct a multi-purpose building, yurts, and a tree-top adventure course in Clay County.\n\nSoutheast Transportation Training Center was selected to receive $1.2 million to develop a CDL and diesel mechanics training facility in Knox County.\n\nStearns RV Park and Campground was selected to receive $1.6 million to construct an RV park and campground in McCreary County.\n\nThunder Ridge Property Acquisition was awarded $3 million to purchase 58 acres to develop the Thunder Ridge Industrial Park, where Boxvana intends to construct a 200,000 square foot facility in Floyd County.\n\nRaven Rock Resort was selected to receive $1.7 million to begin development on the Raven Rock Resort in Letcher County.\n\nHazel Green Wastewater Collection System Phase I was selected to receive $1.4 million to construct an 80,000-gallon-per-day wastewater treatment plant in Wolfe County.\n\nRoyalton Trail Town Development Phase II was selected to receive $2 million to construct a visitors center, restaurant, entertainment space and parking in Magoffin County.\n\n\u201cThese grants are providing the kind of job growth and economic stimulus that we\u2019d hoped,\u201d Secretary Goodman said. \u201cWe are excited to have helped launch these projects.\u201d\n\nMore than $166 million in federal funding through the AMLER Program has been awarded to Kentucky since its inception in 2016. Seventy-five projects in 23 counties have been selected for the funding. Once completed, it is expected that these projects will have created more than 3,000 new jobs for the region.\n\nInformation about the AMLER program can be found at AMLER or by contacting Mr. Justin Adams, Director, Kentucky Division of Abandoned Mine Lands, 300 Sower Boulevard, Frankfort, KY 40601. 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