Louisville to receive $12 million in federal funding for local projects
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville will receive more than $12 million in federal funding for local projects, announced by U.S. Congressman Morgan McGarvey on Saturday.
The Community Project Funding was part of six government funding bills passed by Congress. According to a news release, McGarvey, a Democrat, has secured more than half a billion dollars in federal funding for the state's Third Congressional District.
McGarvey (KY-03) said the funding will upgrade streets, support economic development, help children in neighborhoods and improve public safety.
"Louisville deserves federal investments, and every day since taking office, I’ve been listening to Louisvillians so we can address our community’s most pressing needs," McGarvey said in a news release. "While it hasn’t been easy as a freshman in the minority, I worked with the Republican majority to bring back $12 million for local projects that will have an incredible impact on our city."
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said the investments are key to the city's effort in reducing violence, building safer streets, improving infrastructure and enhancing parks.
Source: WDRB News