LOUSIVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Site Selection magazine ranked Kentucky eighth in the nation for new jobs, business investments and major building projects.

The magazine’s 2025 Global Groundwork Index highlights states where private companies and public infrastructure projects are driving growth.

Gov. Andy Beshear said the ranking shows Kentucky’s economy is headed in the right direction, with more employers choosing to invest and create quality jobs.

State officials said the recognition reflects years of steady progress and growing confidence in Kentucky’s future.

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