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Frankfort, Kentucky (April 19, 2024) – Representative Rebecca Raymer announced more than $23 million in state funding returning to Butler County to invest in education and transportation infrastructure.

 “It is exciting to see this much needed funding coming to the Butler County school district,” said Raymer. “This appropriation will be vital in an effort to revitalize the infrastructure in these buildings, and I believe will set the school system on a path forward for students, educators, and administrators alike.”

The funding includes the following from HB 1, legislation that makes one-time investments towards paying down public pension liabilities, improving water infrastructure, and preparing rural areas for economic development opportunities:

$3,550,000 in FY 25 and 26 to support upgrade to the Butler County Schools district facilities.

 The community will also see improvements in local roads, as the state road plan provides:

--$165,633 in FY 25 and 26 for the operation of Reed’s Ferry at Logansport.

--$165,622 in FY 25 and 26 for the operation of the Rochester Ferry by the Butler and Ohio County Ferry Authority.

--$17.468 million in FY 24 for a bridge project in Butler County on I-165 at Green River.

--$1 million in FY 26 to address the condition of US-231 from mile point 10.68 to mile point 10.94.

--$150,000 in FY 24 and $430,000 in FY 25 for bridge replacement over Panther Creek.

“Robust opportunities go where healthy roads lead them, and I believe this historic funding will prove just that,” Raymer continued. “I am pleased to see this money come to Butler County to provide us with better, safer routes to travel.”

Lawmakers continued their efforts to ensure taxpayer dollars are invested in the best manner possible, changing the way the state provides funding for local road projects to ensure projects are awarded based on priority, rather than politics. House Joint Resolution 92 includes $409,000 for Butler County.

--$126,000 in FY 25 for the resurfacing of Gilbert Borders.

--$103,000 in FY 25 for the resurfacing of Arnold Ridge Road.

--$180,000 in FY 25 for the resurfacing of Youngs Ferry Road.

“This is the first time in years that we have had the opportunity to make this level of investments and that is a direct result of our commitment to both building the economy and eliminating unnecessary burdens to jobs and growth. At the same time, we’ve produced the most responsible budgets in generations,” said House Speaker David Osborne. “I appreciate Representative Raymer’s efforts this session and her commitment to ensuring the tax dollars returned to her district provide the most benefits for Butler County.”

Lawmakers adjourned the 2024 Regular Session on Monday, April 15, after passing more than 200 pieces of legislation that includes bills and resolutions aimed at strengthening educational opportunity, providing law enforcement with more tools, and investing in local communities to increase access to jobs. While the legislature will not reconvene to act on legislation until January of 2025, lawmakers will hold interim committee meetings throughout the year. These meetings will focus on monitoring how legislation is being implemented and researching issues for the next session.

For further information on the 2024 Regular Session or to learn more about the Kentucky General Assembly, visit legislature.ky.gov.