Kelly announces $8 million for community projects
U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-16th, said nearly $8.5 million in community project funding he requested has been included in the omnibus spending package approved in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday.
While the funding will benefit projects throughout Kelly’s 16th District, if passed in the Senate and signed by President Joe Biden, two Butler County efforts have been included on the list.
Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport in Penn Township would receive $2 million for improvements, and Cranberry Township would receive $960,000 for a sanitary sewer project.
The package now must be approved by the U.S. Senate and signed by President Biden for the funds to be disbursed.
While Kelly touted the funds as earmarked for runway expansion, it will more likely be used for much-needed improvements and expansion at the airport.
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