AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoData Center Debate: Paducah leaders are split over whether the proposed $100 billion energy hub at the DOE site should include a community benefits agreement alongside tax revenue. A separate Meta data center proposed near Maysville could receive an estimated $50 million a year in tax breaks, intensifying scrutiny of incentives and power needs. Site Development: Duke Energy selected Inland Industrial Park North in Walton for its 2026 site-readiness program, aimed at preparing properties to attract employers. The company says the regional program has helped spur $3.6 billion in investment and 5,500 jobs. Manufacturing Jobs: R/S-Godwin Truck Body plans a more than $17 million expansion in Floyd County, expected to create 65 full-time jobs. Agriculture: USDA payments and state agricultural development grants are set to support Kentucky farms and projects, as growers also raise concerns about fertilizer costs and a proposed pipeline crossing western Kentucky farmland. Food Service: KFC will replace PepsiCo drinks with Coca-Cola in its U.S. restaurants starting in January 2027, part of an effort to refresh its offerings and regain ground in a competitive market.
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