Senate Democratic Office
March 15, 2007 CONTACT: Russ Woodward
Senate Democratic Website: www.kysenatedemocrats.com
Senator Denise Harper Angel Delivers for UPS
Frankfort, KY--Senator Denise Harper Angel (D-Louisville) helped guide a $6 million appropriation, through the Kentucky State Senate, for the relocation and expansion of Crittenden Drive in Louisville. The appropriation was needed for the construction of a taxiway to accommodate aircraft to be utilized in the UPS Worldport II expansion.
"The UPS Worldport II expansion will bring over 5,000 new jobs to Louisville," said Sen. Harper Angel. "The General Assembly must do everything in its power to ensure that the expansion is successful."
UPS is the largest employer in Louisville and Kentucky. The expansion will increase the capacity of packages handled by 60 percent. Construction is set to be completed by 2010.
"As a state we must send the world a message, Kentucky is open and ready for business," said Sen. Harper Angel. "We are going to do whatever is necessary to attract and retain jobs in Kentucky."
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