STIVERS PROVIDES UPDATE ON KENTUCKY FLOOD RESPONSE EFFORTS

February 21, 2025

Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester

FRANKFORT, KY (Feb 21, 2025) —The following is a statement and update from Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, regarding ongoing efforts by the Kentucky General Assembly to support flood-affected regions of the state.

“The Senate is working closely with our colleagues in the House of Representatives to coordinate support for communities impacted by the latest flooding. Additionally, lawmakers representing flood-affected districts are communicating with local officials daily to assess immediate needs and long-term recovery efforts.

“In the coming days, we expect the Beshear administration to provide its assessment of the damage and a full account of existing emergency funding—including the $45 million remaining in the EKSAFE and WKSAFE funds and the $50 million in immediate emergency monies the legislature has already authorized. This information is critical to ensuring an effective and responsible action as lawmakers stand ready to further support our fellow Kentuckians through this latest disaster.”

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Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, represents the 25th Senate District, which includes Clay, Jackson, Knox, McCreary, Owsley, and Whitley Counties. As of Jan. 1, 2025, Stivers has served as Kentucky Senate president for over a decade. He first assumed the position in 2013, succeeding former Senate President David Williams. As Senate president, Stivers chairs the Senate Committee on Committees and the Rules Committee and is co-chair of the Legislative Research Commission. He is also a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.