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Kentucky’s Economic Boom Shines | Lexington News

Kentucky’s economic engine is roaring — three counties just landed top national honors for development, backed by over 1,300 new business projects, $50 billion in investments, and 70,000 new jobs since Governor Beshear took office. Apple’s $2 billion tech hub in Mercer County and Kroger’s 430-job logistics center in Simpson County are just the tip of the iceberg. The state now ranks among the nation’s top five per capita for development, with every county seeing falling unemployment and exports hitting an all-time high of $50 billion. Kentucky’s upward momentum is undeniable. Listen in…

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