Congressman James Comer, who represents the First District of Kentucky in the U.S. House of Representatives, made a visit to Trigg County Wednesday afternoon.
He visited with the Trigg County Chamber of Commerce during a lunch and learn event where he met with longtime friends and community members, all of whom were eager to hear an update on happenings in Washington D.C.
Sticking fairly close to matters of local importance, Congressman Comer spoke highly of Trigg County Hospital, saying they represent what makes local healthcare so important and good for a community. He says he and other federal delegates work to keep entities like the Trigg County Hospital in the funding plans.
Comer says they’re also keeping in close contact with the Land Between the Lakes and their needs, and he’s heard good updates concerning the Asian carp abatement efforts.
He says he is a strong supporter of Murray State University starting their own Veterinary School of Medicine, saying it would be a big boon to the agriculture industry in Kentucky.
As for the Farm Bill—Congressman Comer says don’t get your hopes up, as it’s looking less and less likely that one will pass any time soon. He says it has become almost impossible to get any meaningful legislation passed in Washington.
The congressman discussed plenty of other topics, including what he calls the necessary evil that are lobbyists, recent confusion and critiques of FEMA during hurricane response efforts, his efforts chair of the House Oversight Committee, and much more.