Commonwealth Journal 20 hrs ago The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kentucky announced Wednesday that USDA is investing $100,000 in Knox and Wayne counties. These projects are part of a larger tranche of investments totaling almost $185 million across 32 states, including Kentucky. "The Biden-Harris Administration has made investing in infrastructure improvements a priority," said Justin Maxson, United States Department of Agriculture's deputy under secretary for rural development. "These loans and grants will help rural communities invest in facilities and services that are vital to all communities, such as schools, libraries, hospitals and health clinics. They also will help rural communities continue to beat the COVID-19 pandemic as America builds back better and stronger."