U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell visited Taylor County Monday, while campaigning in Southern Kentucky. During the visit, Senator McConnell spoke to constituents at the Creekside Restaurant in Campbellsville about the importance of his leadership on behalf of Kentucky.
 
Over the years, Senator McConnell has secured $1 million to extend sewer lines to residents of South Campbellsville area along KY Hwy 70. The senator also secured $720,000 for the purchase of the historic Homeplace on the Green River.
Senator McConnell used his clout to direct $2 million for the Campbellsville University Technology Training Center for the construction of a facility to train dislocated workers.
 
The McConnell for Senate Bus Tour also visited Green, Adair, Russell, Clinton, Cumberland and Monroe counties Monday.