FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky lawmakers have voted to strengthen the state’s negotiating hand in trying to land huge economic development projects. The bill would tap into budget reserves to offer lucrative incentives. Gov. Andy Beshear requested the $410 million economic development package. The measure won final passage Thursday night. It came on the final day of a special session focused on pandemic issues. Projects topping $2 billion would be eligible for the incentives. Beshear has said the state is pursuing at least five projects of that magnitude. The Democratic governor picked up solid support from Republican lawmakers to sweeten the state’s offer.
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