Kentucky received a record $78.8 million in Appalachian Regional Commission funding for 67 projects, with millions headed to communities across Appalachia Insider’s coverage area. Local investments include: • Floyd County: Wheelwright water plant, Wayland Gym expansion, McDowell ARH improvements and The David School • Martin County: Courthouse food-business incubator and Water District master plan • Breathitt County: Jackson water-source study • Perry County: Sewer infrastructure and tourism projects • Wolfe County: Major water and sewer improvements • Pike, Floyd and Perry counties: Regional workforce and career-development programs The new total surpasses Kentucky’s previous ARC funding record of $59.2 million set in 2023. Source: Governor Andy Beshear #AppalachiaInsider #EasternKentucky #ARC #EconomicDevelopment #Infrastructure #Appalachia