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Senator McConnell Secures $70 Million for Kentucky Priorities in Education and Health Funding Bill

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Senator McConnell Secures $70 Million for Kentucky Priorities in Education and Health Funding Bill

Washington, D.C . - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today that he secured $70 million in federal funding for institutions of higher education and health facilities included in Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies, which passed the Senate. As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator McConnell played a key role in shaping the legislation. The measure now goes to President Trump for his signature. The projects secured by Senator McConnell in the bill include: University of Louisville ($29.8 million) $12.5 million to support construction of the Kentucky Center for Precision Medicine. $8 million to procure computer systems and biobank equipment at the Kentucky Center for Precision Medicine. $9.326 million to procure data and analytical systems at the Kentucky Center for Precision Medicine. "These federal investments will provide significant support to the University of Louisville's efforts in healthcare and medicine," said Senator McConnell . "The University's continued positioning as a premier health center throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky and our country is an important initiative that I'm proud to support." "We sincerely appreciate Senator McConnell's support for the UofL Center for Precision Medicine. This center will unite new scientific strengths to help develop personalized treatments for some of our nation's and Kentucky's most serious and costly diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and diabetes," said University of Louisville President Gerry Bradley . University of Kentucky ($65 million) $50 million for construction of the new Healthy Kentucky Research Building #2. $15 million for equipment acquisition at Healthy Kentucky Research Building #2. "This funding will help support the construction of a new Healthy Kentucky Research building, upgrading the University of Kentucky's research efforts targeting important health issues facing millions," said Senator McConnell . "Fighting cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and many other health challenges is extremely important and there is no better place to expand this research than our Commonwealth's flagship university." "This investment in the Healthy Kentucky Research Building No. 2 helps build our capacity to answer the hard questions that matter to Kentucky communities and the families that call them home," said University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto . "This funding accelerates work already underway and expands the space where researchers, clinicians and students can collaborate to turn discovery into real-world solutions. We remain appreciative of Senator Mitch McConnell's continued leadership in guaranteeing Kentucky has the research infrastructure needed to ensure a Commonwealth tomorrow that is healthier, wealthier and wiser than it is today." $3 million for Campbellsville University Campbellsville University will use this funding to support faculty salaries, professional development, and accreditation at a new College of Mental Health that will launch with three new degree programs. "I'm proud to have helped secure this federal funding for Campbellsville University that will help pay teachers the salary they deserve and expand the university's College of Mental Health," said Senator McConnell . "Supporting our institutions of higher learning in Kentucky is essential for retaining the next generation of talented professionals. If our colleges and universities thrive, Kentucky thrives and our young people are granted more opportunities to succeed." "We are deeply grateful to Senator McConnell for his continued partnership and support in gaining access to federal funding," said Dr. Joseph Hopkins, President of Campbellsville University . "These investments are especially meaningful as they advance the work of our newly formed College of Mental Health and strengthen a vital program that equips students for high-impact service. Driven by our mission, CU aims to increase enrollment in the College of Mental Health to more than 1,000 students preparing as agents of healing for our nation's mental health crisis, supported by the launch of three new graduate degrees designed for strong professional preparation." $2 million for Madisonville Community College Madisonville Community College administers a new and rapidly growing aviation program. Funds will be used to procure propeller planes and helicopters that will be used by students. "I'm proud to announce this federal funding for Madisonville Community college that will provide much needed equipment for its growing aviation program," said Senator McConnell . "Innovative programs like Madisonville's aviation program are what make Kentucky's post-secondary schools so successful." "We are so grateful to Senator McConnell for his support," said Dr. Cynthia S. Kelley, President/CEO of Madisonville Community College . "This funding reflects the strong partnership bet

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Senator McConnell Secures $70 Million for Kentucky Priorities in Education and Health Funding Bill Washington, D.C . - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today that he secured $70 million in federal funding for institutions of higher education and health facilities included in Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies, which passed the Senate. As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator McConnell played a key role in shaping the legislation. The measure now goes to President Trump for his signature. The projects secured by Senator McConnell in the bill include: University of Louisville ($29.8 million) $12.5 million to support construction of the Kentucky Center for Precision Medicine. $8 million to procure computer systems and biobank equipment at the Kentucky Center for Precision Medicine. $9.326 million to procure data and analytical systems at the Kentucky Center for Precision Medicine. "These federal investments will provide significant support to the University of Louisville's efforts in healthcare and medicine," said Senator McConnell . "The University's continued positioning as a premier health center throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky and our country is an important initiative that I'm proud to support." "We sincerely appreciate Senator McConnell's support for the UofL Center for Precision Medicine. This center will unite new scientific strengths to help develop personalized treatments for some of our nation's and Kentucky's most serious and costly diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and diabetes," said University of Louisville President Gerry Bradley . University of Kentucky ($65 million) $50 million for construction of the new Healthy Kentucky Research Building #2. $15 million for equipment acquisition at Healthy Kentucky Research Building #2. "This funding will help support the construction of a new Healthy Kentucky Research building, upgrading the University of Kentucky's research efforts targeting important health issues facing millions," said Senator McConnell . "Fighting cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and many other health challenges is extremely important and there is no better place to expand this research than our Commonwealth's flagship university." "This investment in the Healthy Kentucky Research Building No. 2 helps build our capacity to answer the hard questions that matter to Kentucky communities and the families that call them home," said University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto . "This funding accelerates work already underway and expands the space where researchers, clinicians and students can collaborate to turn discovery into real-world solutions. We remain appreciative of Senator Mitch McConnell's continued leadership in guaranteeing Kentucky has the research infrastructure needed to ensure a Commonwealth tomorrow that is healthier, wealthier and wiser than it is today." $3 million for Campbellsville University Campbellsville University will use this funding to support faculty salaries, professional development, and accreditation at a new College of Mental Health that will launch with three new degree programs. "I'm proud to have helped secure this federal funding for Campbellsville University that will help pay teachers the salary they deserve and expand the university's College of Mental Health," said Senator McConnell . "Supporting our institutions of higher learning in Kentucky is essential for retaining the next generation of talented professionals. If our colleges and universities thrive, Kentucky thrives and our young people are granted more opportunities to succeed." "We are deeply grateful to Senator McConnell for his continued partnership and support in gaining access to federal funding," said Dr. Joseph Hopkins, President of Campbellsville University . "These investments are especially meaningful as they advance the work of our newly formed College of Mental Health and strengthen a vital program that equips students for high-impact service. Driven by our mission, CU aims to increase enrollment in the College of Mental Health to more than 1,000 students preparing as agents of healing for our nation's mental health crisis, supported by the launch of three new graduate degrees designed for strong professional preparation." $2 million for Madisonville Community College Madisonville Community College administers a new and rapidly growing aviation program. Funds will be used to procure propeller planes and helicopters that will be used by students. "I'm proud to announce this federal funding for Madisonville Community college that will provide much needed equipment for its growing aviation program," said Senator McConnell . "Innovative programs like Madisonville's aviation program are what make Kentucky's post-secondary schools so successful." "We are so grateful to Senator McConnell for his support," said Dr. Cynthia S. Kelley, President/CEO of Madisonville Community College . "This funding reflects the strong partnership bet