EKB News

Keeping a promise to local governments, Governor Steve Beshear has announced a plan in which the state Transportation Cabinet will bear more of the cleanup cost of roadway debris in counties that were declared disasters from the disasterous ice storm of January. Seventy-five percent of the cost is covered by FEMA, while state and local governments bear the remaining 25% in the form of "matching funds," the affected cities and counties being liable for 13%, so far, an estimated $7.6 million. Under the Governor's directive, the cabinet will cover the 25% match, an estimated $14.6 million.