Beshear Update Highlights Water Projects and SNAP Aid for Perry County

Governor Andy Beshear delivered a wide ranging Team Kentucky update on November 13, 2025 that included economic development, transportation, and public assistance actions with direct relevance for Perry County residents. The state summary highlighted recent water infrastructure work in eastern Kentucky and specifically referenced projects along the KY 80 corridor near the Knott and Perry County area, reporting improvements that increase service to thousands of households. The update also described how Kentucky responded when SNAP funding was interrupted during the federal shutdown, including emergency funding moves and administrative measures to process benefits quickly.

The water projects cited in the release are part of the state level push to repair and expand systems that have long faced service and quality challenges in Appalachian communities. State officials framed the KY 80 corridor work as multi county improvements that restore reliable water service, reduce public health risks, and support local economic activity by making communities more viable for residents and businesses. For Perry County, the projects promise to reduce outages and extend service to households that previously lacked consistent connections.

On the public assistance front, the governor's update detailed steps taken after federal SNAP payments were disrupted by the shutdown. Kentucky moved emergency funds and implemented administrative procedures intended to ensure that benefits were processed without lengthy delay. The governor's team coordinated with food banks and other emergency partners across the commonwealth, and the release named local officials and the Perry County judge executive among those coordinating community response efforts. That coordination has included resource routing and communication channels to alert residents about local distribution points and eligibility guidance.

Local impact will vary by neighborhood and household, but residents who rely on public water systems or on SNAP benefits should expect both near term and longer term effects. Households in areas served by the KY 80 corridor projects stand to gain more consistent water service as construction and upgrades continue. Families affected by the federal shutdown benefited from the state's emergency measures that prevented immediate gaps in food assistance, while food banks and county officials managed localized distributions to fill short term needs.

The Team Kentucky update serves as a status report for Perry County leaders and residents monitoring infrastructure repair timelines and emergency assistance systems. County officials should continue to share localized schedules and distribution information with the public, and residents are advised to follow county channels for updates on water service changes and food assistance availability as state and local teams complete projects and wind down emergency operations.