MARSHALL, MORAN, LATURNER ANNOUNCE NEARLY $23 MILLION IN USDA FUNDING TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RURAL KANSAS

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U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Jerry Moran, alongside U.S. Representative Jacob LaTurner (KS-02) announced the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $22,965,600 to build and improve critical community facilities in 15 communities across Kansas. This infrastructure funding will increase access to health care and public safety while spurring community development and building sound infrastructure for people living in rural communities.

"Supporting advancement in rural communities is vital to the success of our great state, and I applaud USDA's investments in infrastructure benefitting folks in rural Kansas," said Sen. Marshall. "These dollars are an important part of USDA's efforts to maintain the way of life Kansans hold so dear and ensure the success of rural America for years to come."

"These federal grants provide important resources to meet local needs, from repairing building structures and appliances to supporting necessary road upgrades, that help improve the quality of life for Kansans living in small towns," said Sen. Moran. "As a member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee with jurisdiction over USDA, I will continue to advocate for programs that are important to preserve our rural communities and opportunities for further development."

"It's crucial that we invest in rural communities across Kansas to strengthen our essential services, grow our local economies and create opportunities for all Kansans," said Rep. LaTurner. "Specifically in the Second District, this funding provided by the USDA will help reinforce critical infrastructure in our schools, health care facilities, and law enforcement departments."

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