Washington, Feb. 3 -- Congressman Brett Guthrie issued the following news release:

Following the final passage of H.R. 7178, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) and Senator Mitch McConnell (KY) announced that they have helped to secure more than $23.25 million in federal funding to support much-needed upgrades for the Edmonson County Water District. This federal funding is in addition to the $6.5 million state funding secured by State Representative Michael Meredith (HD-19) as part of House Bill 1 in the 2024 Session of the Kentucky General Assembly.

"I am proud to have been able to help secure over $23 million in federal funding towards these important projects," said Congressman Guthrie. "For y...