Beshear announces funding for local projects
On Monday, Nov. 29, Gov. Andy Beshear awarded more than $2.5 million to one city and six utilities for 10 projects in Floyd, Magoffin and Johnson counties.
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On Monday, Nov. 29, Gov. Andy Beshear awarded more than $2.5 million to one city and six utilities for 10 projects in Floyd, Magoffin and Johnson counties.
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear awarded more than $2.5 million to one city and six utilities for 10 projects in Floyd, Magoffin and Johnson counties. The fun...
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