Gov. Beshear breaks ground on final 13-mile segment of Mountain Parkway Expansion
By Parry Barrows, Building Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined local, state and federal officials to break ground on the final section of the Mountain Parkway Expansion – a 13-mile stretch of new four-lane highway that will connect Salyersville in Magoffin County to Prestonsburg in Floyd County. The final segment, known as Magoffin-Floyd, is the last […]
New automated speed enforcement devices are coming to work zones across Kentucky
By EmmaRose Atwood, Building Kentucky Automated speed enforcement in state highway work zones will better protect motorists and construction crews across the Commonwealth under a new Kentucky Transportation Cabinet initiative launching soon that supports Team Kentucky’s continued commitment to saving lives and creating safer conditions for everyone on the road. “Speeding through work zones isn’t […]
Meridian Biotech announces $40 million Frankfort facility to repurpose bourbon distillery byproducts
By Parry Barrows, Building Kentucky Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced yet another innovative company will establish its New Kentucky Home, as Meridian Biotech will open a new facility in Franklin County as part of a partnership with Buffalo Trace Distillery to convert distillery byproducts into multifunctional alternative proteins. The project includes a $40 million investment […]
Kentucky REALTORS® announces $150,000 in relief funding for storm victims
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky In response to the deadly storms that have impacted communities throughout Kentucky this month, Kentucky REALTORS® announces $150,000 in relief funds to support individuals and families whose homes were damaged or destroyed. On Wednesday, Feb. 19, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on recent severe weather, confirming 14 flood-related deaths […]
Kentucky ranks second for economic development in South Central region, eighth nationally
By Shayla Lohman, Building Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear emphasized Kentucky’s ongoing economic success following Site Selection Magazine awarding the Commonwealth second in the South Central region in its newly released 2024 Prosperity Cup rankings. Kentucky is ranked eighth nationally this year and has maintained a top 10 position each year under the Beshear-Coleman administration. These […]