Gov. Matt Bevin says emails from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials appear to show Democratic state Representative Russ Meyer knew about problems with a road project in his district long before it was delayed by the Republican governor.
Bevin delayed the road project earlier this year, blaming the prior administration for rushing the project through before acquiring the land.
Meyer accused Bevin of delaying the project to punish him for refusing to switch parties and give Republicans control of the state House of Representatives.
Bevin released several emails from KYTC officials in October that say Meyer was aware of the project and that he understood the necessity of acquiring the land before starting construction.
Meyer noted the Bevin administration still approved the contract despite the problems.
The contract was signed two days after Bevin took office.
