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.

Insurance premium taxes are one of the top three revenue sources for Kentucky counties. For FY 2022-2023, 45 counties are listed as administering an insurance premium tax in at least one category.

According to officials, Scott County is the fastest growing county in the state in population and one of the youngest, meaning this grant and broadband project will play a pivotal role in sustaining and optimizing that growth for years to come.