The Federal THRIVE Act for Kentucky’s 3rd Congressional District: How THRIVE Strengthens the Economy, Protects the Environment, and Creates Jobs

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The national THRIVE Act was developed by the U.S. Green New Deal Network, aiming to “Transform, Heal, and Renew by Investing in a Vibrant Economy,”—i.e. THRIVE—through a range of investments to rebuild the U.S. economy. It was introduced into Congress in April 2021. This report describes the impact the THRIVE Act would have on Kentucky’s 3^rd congressional district. We estimate the overall level of job creation resulting from the 3^rd district receiving its proportionate share of the overall national THRIVE budget. We also describe some specific projects that would be financed through THRIVE that would benefit the 3^rd district, in areas such as solar energy installation, raising energy efficiency standards in the district’s public buildings, and expanding paid client-employed home-based care for the elderly within the district.