By SE Kentucky News |
Oct 26, 2023
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the fiscal year 2024 Energy and Water House Appropriations Bill, which allocates nearly $58 billion to enhance national security, energy security, and economic competitiveness. The bill, which received bipartisan support, offsets $5.58 billion by reclaiming wasteful spending by the Democrats over the past two years.One of the key provisions of the bill is funding for flood control measures along the Kentucky River in Eastern Kentucky. U.S. Representative Harold "Hal" Rogers, who voted in favor of the bill, highlighted the...