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EDA awards over $2 million in grants for economic development projects in Perry County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $2,494,088 in grants for economic development projects in Perry County, Kentucky.

By SE Kentucky News | Jan 20, 2025

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Hal Rogers Provides Spring 2024 Update on Capitol Hill

Hal Rogers, a prominent figure on Capitol Hill, has provided an update on the significant legislative progress made during the Spring of 2024. Covering a wide array of crucial topics, Rogers highlighted the importance of various key issues facing the nation.Addressing the concerning rise of antisemitic demonstrations on college campuses, Rogers expressed his support for the Antisemitism Awareness Act, emphasizing the need to combat discrimination against Jews. He also criticized President Biden's consideration of a proposal to bring Palestinian refugees to the United...

By SE Kentucky News | May 2, 2024

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Congressman Rogers Votes to Protect Hunting and Fishing from Biden Administration Regulations

By SE Kentucky News | May 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05), Dean of the House, recently voted for the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act to prevent the Biden Administration from imposing restrictions on the use of lead ammunition or tackle for hunting and fishing on federal lands.Rogers expressed his concerns about the potential ban, stating, "This unnecessary ban would force hunters and fishing enthusiasts to buy more expensive lead-free ammo and tackle, which typically costs far more than lead-based options." He further added, "While the ban does not currently...

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Congressman Rogers Featured During Somerset Chamber Eggs & Issues Series

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 23, 2024

SOMERSET, KY (April 23, 2024) – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) recently participated in the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce's Eggs and Issues breakfast series, where he provided a congressional update and discussed ongoing work in Kentucky.During the event, Congressman Rogers highlighted the progress on the planned Northern Bypass in Somerset, mentioning the positive impact of recent infrastructure developments. He stated, "The new interchange at highway 461 & highway 80 has nearly eliminated all traffic accidents in that area, and it has streamlined...

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NASA Leader Calls Morehead State the “Savior” of Recent Lunar Landing

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 17, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Morehead State University has been lauded as the "savior" of NASA's recent lunar landing, with U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers highlighting the university's pivotal role. Rogers invited Dr. Ben Malphrus, Executive Director of Morehead State University’s Space Science Center, to Capitol Hill for a hearing with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, who expressed gratitude for the university's assistance in NASA's latest space exploration endeavor on the moon's south pole."Recently, Morehead State University staff and students stepped up to help NASA during the...

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Congressman Rogers Invites High School Students to Enter the 2024 Congressional Art Competition

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 16, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers (KY-05) has extended an invitation to high school artists in Southern and Eastern Kentucky to participate in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The competition aims to select artwork to represent Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District at the U.S. Capitol Building."This competition gives our talented student artists from the mountains the opportunity to be featured in the nation's Capitol," expressed Congressman Rogers, Dean of the House. "When artwork is on display from every state, you can see that our students have competitive...

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Congressman Rogers Asks AG Garland When the Madness Will Stop at the Southern Border

By SE Kentucky News | Apr 16, 2024

U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers (KY-05), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science, expressed his concerns during a federal budget hearing about the Department of Justice's (DOJ) efforts to tackle pressing issues affecting the nation. Rogers, a prominent figure in combatting the opioid epidemic, questioned Attorney General Merrick Garland on the DOJ's strategies to address the fentanyl crisis."The (DOJ) budget puts a department-wide emphasis on equipping federal agents with body cameras. Drug cartels and their crime syndicates in the United States must be...

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Congressman Rogers Names Karen Kelly as his Chief of Staff in Washington

By SE Kentucky News | Mar 28, 2024

U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers has appointed Karen Kelly as his Chief of Staff in Washington, with Kelly expressing her enthusiasm to serve her home district once again. Rogers praised Kelly, stating, “It is incredibly valuable to have a Kentuckian leading my legislative operations in Washington, and no one is better suited to help navigate the current political climate on Capitol Hill, than Karen Kelly.” Kelly, a native of Pike County, has a long history of working with Rogers, having served as his District Director in Kentucky for nine years.In a statement, Kelly...

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Congressman Rogers Secures $3 Million to Build Homes for Flood Survivors

By SE Kentucky News | Mar 26, 2024

U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) has secured a $3 million Community Project Funding earmark for the Housing Development Alliance, Inc. (HDA) in the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. This funding will be utilized to construct new affordable homes for survivors of the devastating flood that hit Eastern Kentucky in July 2022.Expressing his dedication to aiding flood survivors, Congressman Rogers, Dean of the House, stated, “I have met many of the flood survivors who lost everything they had nearly two years ago. The effort to build new affordable homes...

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Congressman Rogers Applauds Final Federal Funding Package for 2024

By SE Kentucky News | Mar 25, 2024

U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) recently expressed his support for the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, which has been signed into law, finalizing the six bipartisan federal funding bills for 2024. The legislation includes critical funding for national defense, healthcare, and community development."This isn’t a perfect agreement, but it moves America forward with a stronger military and important investments in healthcare, fighting the opioid epidemic with life-saving programs, and supporting community development programs that create competitive jobs and...

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Congressman Rogers Secures $45 Million for Somerset’s Northern Bypass

By SE Kentucky News | Mar 19, 2024

U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers successfully secured a $45 million earmark for Somerset’s Northern Bypass, as part of the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. The new road will link the Hal Rogers Parkway to the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway, creating opportunities for economic development and tourism. Rogers expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “This new bypass is the next step to creating a four-lane expressway through our region to generate more economic development and tourism opportunities, with safer and more accessible roads.”State...

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Congressman Rogers Announces $5 Million for Martin County Water Improvements

By SE Kentucky News | Mar 19, 2024

Congressman Rogers Announces $5 Million for Martin County Water ImprovementsWASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) secured a $5 million Community Project Funding earmark for Martin County water system improvements in the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. The bipartisan federal funding package was signed into law on March 9, 2024. Since 2017, Congressman Rogers has secured $18.5 million in federal funding for Martin County water and wastewater improvements."Clean water is not only critical to our health, but our rural economy. Martin...

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Bell County

By SE Kentucky News | Mar 9, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Bell County received $23,129 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Clay County in 2021

By SE Kentucky News | Mar 8, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Clay County received $177,993 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Congressman Rogers' Statement Previewing President Biden's State of the Union Address

By SE Kentucky News | Mar 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05), Dean of the House, will join House Speaker Mike Johnson as part of President Joe Biden’s Escort Committee for the State of the Union address. Congressman Rogers issued a statement in anticipation of the President's remarks to the Joint Session of Congress.“After the last three years, the American people already know what to expect from President Biden – a nation in crisis, with an overrun southern border and a weakened posture in the eyes of our adversaries, like Russia and China," said U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers....

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Harlan County in 2021

By SE Kentucky News | Mar 7, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Harlan County received $116,034 more in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Jackson County rise or fall in 2021?

By SE Kentucky News | Mar 6, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Jackson County received $182,467 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Bell County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By SE Kentucky News | Mar 5, 2024

Farms in Bell County received $5,492 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Farm subsidies skyrocket in 2021 across cities in Knox County

By SE Kentucky News | Mar 5, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Knox County received $130,657 more in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Laurel County in 2021

By SE Kentucky News | Mar 4, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Laurel County received $1.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.