{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=EF7878CC-C6CA-41FD-8F06-9F19E4F0DB2F", "Congressman Rogers, Gov. Beshear Present $11.6 Million in Perry County to Improve Infrastructure and Provide Update on Travel Trailers", "2022-09-06", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "New water treatment plant expected to create hundreds of jobs, generate $13 million in private investment\n\nHAZARD, Ky. (Sept. 6, 2022) \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Harold \"Hal\" Rogers (KY-05) and Gov. Andy Beshear presented $11.6 million for four projects to improve infrastructure, public safety and water treatment in Perry County. Governor Beshear also provided an update on the travel trailers en route to Floyd, Letcher and Perry counties, donated by the State of Louisiana after they were originally purchased to house Hurricane Ida survivors.\n\n\u201cThe projects we are announcing today are going to improve the health and wellbeing of our Eastern Kentucky communities,\u201d Gov. Beshear said. \u201cWe are making good on our promise to be with Eastern Kentucky for the long haul. We have brighter days on our horizon.\u201d\n\nBuckhorn Water Treatment Plant\n\nGov. Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers presented a ceremonial check totaling $8,893,200 to the City of Hazard and the City of Buckhorn to construct a water treatment plant that can process 2 million gallons per day. The new plant will provide reliable water service to 1,198 households and 19 businesses in the Coal Fields Regional Industrial Park, the City of Buckhorn and the Chavies community. This will reduce stress on the existing Hazard water treatment plant and will allow for future development and economic growth.\n\n\u201cIn the midst of such widespread devastation after the flood, it is great to have something to celebrate for our friends in Buckhorn and Perry County. The days of boiling water will soon be over, thanks to the funding that we are announcing today for a new water treatment plant in Buckhorn,\u201d said Congressman Rogers, Dean of the U.S. House of Representatives. \u201cThis project will provide the long-term fix that folks need and deserve in Buckhorn. It is also a great example of what we can accomplish when federal, state and local leaders work together to improve local water service.\u201d\n\nCongressman Rogers has also submitted a $2.5 million Community Project Funding Request for fiscal year 2023 for the Buckhorn Water Treatment Plant. The federal funding request is one of fifteen earmarks submitted by Rogers that could be approved later this year.\n\nThis project is anticipated to create 364 jobs, retain 351 jobs and generate $13 million in private investment, according to grantee estimates.\n\nThe funding comes from federal and state sources:\n\n$5 million from the federal Economic Development Administration;\n\n$2 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, administered at the state level by the Department for Local Government (DLG);\n\n$1 million in Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program funding, administered at the state level by the Energy and Environment Cabinet; and\n\n$893,200 in Appalachian Regional Commission funding, administered at the state level by DLG.\n\n\u201cClean water is the fundamental bedrock of any thriving community, and the addition of this water treatment plant will be an invaluable addition to our community\u2019s infrastructure,\u201d Sen. Brandon Smith of Hazard said.\n\n\u201cThis is by far the best and most exciting news that has been announced in Perry County in some time,\u201d said Perry County Judge/Executive Scott Alexander. \u201cWe have seen water issues here and we are seeing water shortages across our country. This addition to our small community will make our residents quality of life better and also will lead to our county becoming a hub for economic development in Appalachia for generations to come.\u201d\n\nCity of Hazard and Perry County New Ambulance Station\n\nGov. Beshear and Congressman Rogers awarded $1,789,000 in CDBG funding to the City of Hazard and Perry County for a new ambulance station. The project will renovate the old Manufacturer\u2019s Supply Building in Hazard and turn it into an ambulance station serving northern Perry County. Exterior renovations will include installing six garage door bays, garage doors, a new roof and repaving service drives. Interior renovations will upgrade the walls, floors and ceilings, as well as the electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s a great day for Perry County and its residents. Investment in our rural communities means a better and stronger Kentucky,\u201d Sen. Smith said. \u201cThese funds will go a long way in ensuring structure and normalcy for residents after so many have been left traumatized by the recent flooding events. The expansion of the Perry County Ambulance Authority is long overdue and will provide more efficient emergency services, potentially saving lives.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe City of Hazard appreciates all of the support the Governor has shown us during these terrible times and by awarding us this money to help with the wastewater plant shows that he knows we need this to make our city and county stronger,\u201d said Hazard Mayor Donald \u201cHappy\u201d Mobelini.\n\n\u201cThe new ambulance station is much needed and will help us cover Perry County more efficiently,\u201d said Perry County Ambulance Authority Director Betsy Stacy. \u201cThis money will make our county a safer and healthier place to live.\u201d\n\nThe Perry County Ambulance Authority will own, maintain and insure the new building.\n\nRoad Resurfacing Awards for Coal Fields Industrial Park\n\nThe Governor presented $856,110 for Perry County from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), which will help resurface portions of two roads: KYTC allocated $719,030 for Coal Fields Industrial Road and $137,080 for Trus Joist Lane.\n\nThese roads both run through Coal Fields Industrial Park, so the investment will benefit local businesses, employees and the county\u2019s overall economic development efforts as they work to expand the park.\n\nPerry County Park Improvements\n\nGov. Beshear also announced his recommendation that the National Parks Service approve $65,844 in funding to Perry County for improvements to the Perry County Park. The project, if approved, would resurface and restripe the park\u2019s tennis courts. Additional lighting and new fencing would also be installed around the courts.\n\n\u201cThis funding would help us significantly improve our tennis courts at the park,\u201d said Dennis Farler, parks director for Perry County. \u201cThese courts are in need of upgrades, and we want to provide quality outdoor spaces for our citizens.\u201d\n\nTravel Trailers\n\nThe Governor said that to date the state has moved 299 individuals into 197 travel trailers, up from 119 last Wednesday, which includes the 41 onsite in Perry County, with more trailers and locations in Perry County coming soon. Other flood-impacted areas with travel trailer locations include Jenny Wiley State Resport Park, Carr Creek, Mine Made Campground and Crockettsville Campground, and will soon include Clay County.\n\nAbout the Land & Water Conservation Fund\n\nThe LWCF provides federal grant funds to protect important natural areas, acquire land for outdoor recreation and develop or renovate public outdoor recreation facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, sports and playfields, swimming facilities, boating and fishing facilities, trails, natural areas and parks. To receive the federal funds, selected applicants must undergo federal review and receive approval from the National Park Service.\n\nAbout the Community Development Block Grant Program\n\nThe CDBG program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=EF7878CC-C6CA-41FD-8F06-9F19E4F0DB2F"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.7161600515246391, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}