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More federal funding released for Kentucky’s COVID-19 response efforts

Additional federal funding is being released for Kentucky’s coronavirus-related response efforts to enhance local testing and support for hospitals and small businesses from the CARES Act, approved by Congress last month. “With historic amounts of federal funding...
Posted On 26 Apr 2020
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Rogers announces $2 million in emergency grants to help with substance use treatment in Kentucky during COVID-19 pandemic

Kentucky received $2 million in emergency grant funding Monday from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) to help address substance use disorders and serious mental illnesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Congressman Hal Rogers helped secure the...
Posted On 21 Apr 2020

Small businesses in Southeastern Kentucky receive funding from the CARES Act

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has placed a heavy financial burden on families and businesses alike, but some much-needed relief has already arrived. U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers helped secured funding through the CARES Act and other federal legislation to help sustain jobs...
Posted On 19 Apr 2020
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First stimulus deposits are being made this week

Individuals living in Southern and Eastern Kentucky will begin to receive some of the first Economic Impact Payments this week, said U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers (KY-05), who helped secure these stimulus payments as part of the CARES Act, to boost the economy and assist individuals...
Posted On 13 Apr 2020
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OP-ED Coronavirus Response and American Rescue

(Op-Ed by U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers) When 2020 began just three months ago, many of us hoped it would be a year of clarity – a year of new vision. The Big Blue Nation, of course, was counting on another year when the Cats would but cutting down the nets after winning a ninth...
Posted On 02 Apr 2020
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Rogers meets with local leaders on flood control

CORBIN, Ky – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) convened a meeting Friday in Corbin to discuss flood control successes and necessary improvements with local leaders who serve communities along the Cumberland River. In February several counties in...
Posted On 06 Mar 2020
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Rogers largely to thank for flood control projects that saved local towns

So what would downtown Williamsburg have looked like in recent days if the floodwall hadn’t been in place? “I think we would have been riding a boat down Third Street taking pictures,” said Whitley County Emergency Management Director Danny Moses to this reporter’s question early...
Posted On 17 Feb 2020

Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse honor U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers

Kentucky congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers, who has spearheaded congressional efforts to battle the scourge of opioid addiction, will be honored in Washington on Oct. 23 by Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse (MAPDA). The non-profit is chaired by Rogers’ former House GOP...
Posted On 25 Oct 2019

Hal Rogers announces $1.85 million federal grant for the London-Corbin Airport

U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers (KY-05) is applauding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for awarding a $1.85 million competitive grant to the London-Corbin Airport to rehabilitate the runway on Magee Field. The grant award was one of six grants in Kentucky announced Tuesday by U.S....
Posted On 11 Jul 2019

Bevin, McConnell, Paul address Fifth District Lincoln Club Banquet

Republican party faithful got to hear from Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul, U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers and Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers during Saturday’s 81st Annual Fifth District Lincoln Day Banquet, which was held at The Corbin...
Posted On 27 Mar 2019
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