Lawmakers spend big on home state science projects
Science Magazine • 2/2/2026
Summary
Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell has directed $165 million in congressional earmarks to his alma maters. This funding is part of a broader trend of lawmakers investing in science projects within their home states.
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