U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell visited Green County Monday, while campaigning in Southern Kentucky. During the visit, Senator McConnell spoke to constituents at the Public Square in Greensburg about the importance of his leadership on behalf of Kentucky.
 
Over the years, Senator McConnell has secured $500,000 for the reconstruction of KY Hwy 61 from Greensburg to Columbia, which will improve safety and will allow trucks to travel on the road. 
 
The senator also secured $855,000 for weather transmitters throughout Kentucky.  Some of these funds went toward the purchase of a new transmitter in Greensburg.
 
Senator McConnell also used his clout to secure a buyout for Kentucky's tobacco farmers, meaning that tobacco growers and quota holders in Green County will receive $31,568,877 over the length of the buyout. 
 
The McConnell for Senate Bus Tour also visited Adair, Taylor, Russell, Clinton, Cumberland and Monroe counties Monday.