U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell made a stop in Adair County Monday, while campaigning in Southern Kentucky. During the visit, Senator McConnell spoke to constituents at the Adair County Courthouse in Columbia 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 allow trucks to travel on the road.  The Senator also included $1.4 million for the Columbia/Adair County Industrial Park to extend water lines to the park.
 
Senator McConnell also used his clout to secure a buyout for Kentucky's tobacco farmers, meaning that tobacco growers and quota holders in Adair County will receive $24,362,653 over the length of the buyout. 
 
The McConnell for Senate Bus Tour also visited Green, Taylor, Russell, Clinton, Cumberland and Monroe counties Monday.