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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Lawmakers pass flood-relief legislation for eastern Kentucky

AP

Kentucky lawmakers passed sweeping legislation Friday injecting nearly $213 million into flood-ravaged Appalachia, wrapping up their work in a special session devoted to assisting with the mammoth challenge of recovery.

The House voted 97-0 to send the state aid package to the Senate, which gave final passage a short time later. The bill goes to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, who convened the special session.

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