January 15th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

In 2023, The Senator George C. Edwards Fund was established to encourage economic development in the state’s three western counties. That funding needs to be renewed by the state legislature for fiscal year 2026. An overview of the fund shows $18.4 million dollars was awarded in 2024 for 26 projects including projects for National Jet, CG Enterprises and Clym Environmental. Since its inception, over 1,100 new jobs have been created and $36.3 million dollars awarded in grant funding.