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Gov. Beshear Announces Nearly $1.5 Million to Enhance Kentucky's Public Riverports

Governor Andy Beshear has announced nearly $1.5 million for a third round of funding to be spread across six projects at five of Kentucky’s riverports, including in Eddyville. According to the Governor, the funds are intended to improve the state’s riverports and boost economic opportunities. [audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2264/2025/03/19184011/Wireready_03-19-2025-18-40-07_A120_20250319183532989-1.mp3…

Lastest round of public riverport funding awarded two neighboring counties | NewsRadio 1230 AM/99.3 FM | Hopkinsville's News Leader | Hopkinsville, Kentucky

By: Ag. Reporter Mollie Goode Governor Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that $1.5 million is going to Kentucky river ports to support operations.  The funds have been spread across six projects, with five going to Kentucky’s public riverports. The funding for the projects comes from a grant program established through the 2024 General Assembly, with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet responsible for administering the funds.   In the latest roun…

Beshear announces nearly $1.5 million awarded to improve Kentucky’s public riverports

On March 19, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that nearly $1.5 million in funding has been awarded with the goal of enhancing Kentucky's riverports and increasing economic opportunities, efficiency and connectivity — with two awardees in the Local 6 region.