HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Governor Andy Beshear sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging President Trump to oppose $24 billion in federal funding cuts from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), $537 million of which were awarded for Kentucky projects expected to create over 700 jobs.

“The projects at risk of losing this funding are helping reshore American manufacturing and jobs from China, and these cuts jeopardize that progress for our commonwealth and our country,” said Gov. Beshear. “I urge you to oppose these harmful cuts and protect hundreds of jobs and economic development, which will provide much-needed opportunity for Kentucky families and our rural communities.”

Officials say the $537 million in DOE funding that is being threatened was already awarded to five projects in Ken

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