SOAR officials said they had an incredible response from county officials at their first event earlier this year, and they are working hard to build specific programming of value for all elected leaders.

McCracken County Commissioner Bill Bartleman, left, and Hopkins County Judge/Executive Jack Whitfield, right

The U.S. Department of Treasury released a FAQ document last week which clarifies many outstanding questions relating to debt service, using funds to make loans, and non-federal matching.

Three funding opportunities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture are highlighted, including funding for energy audits, renewable energy development, electric infrastructure, water and wastewater infrastructure.

File photo: Hopkins County Judge/Executive Jack Whitfield and Pres. Joe Biden tour tornado damage in the aftermath of the December 2021 tornadoes that struck Hopkins County and several other Kentucky counties, primarily in western Kentucky.

All counties who received funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fiscal Recovery Fund must submit a Project and Expenditure (P&E) Report through the U.S. Treasury portal by April 30, 2022.

On April 26, 2022, Attorney General Daniel Cameron published an Advisory on changes to the Open Records Act and Open Meetings Act following the 2022 Regular Session of the General Assembly.

Funds will help communities expand recreation spaces, enhance accessibility for all Kentuckians.