AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorkforce Development: Bullitt County ATC automotive instructor Jason Ryan earned national recognition for hands-on training that mirrors industry operations and prepares students for skilled technical careers. Business Climate: Kentucky ranked 13th nationally for business, with strong marks for labor costs, energy prices and site readiness. Jobs and Logistics: Arvato opened a nearly 400,000-square-foot Louisville fulfillment center, adding 150 jobs; Lyon County also won more than $560,000 to develop rail-served industrial sites near Eddyville. Agriculture Costs: Gov. Andy Beshear’s emergency order allows farmers and truckers to use untaxed dyed diesel on Kentucky roads, easing fuel costs during harvest. Bourbon: Lofted Spirits named Bardstown native Nick Smith master distiller, succeeding Steve Nally as the company oversees Bardstown Bourbon and Green River Distilling. Woodford Reserve is marking its 30th anniversary with limited releases. Energy and Innovation: A proposed 450-mile Texas Gas pipeline could add capacity across Kentucky and neighboring states, though some landowners object. University of Kentucky researchers are exploring how to turn coal into synthetic graphite for batteries.
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