AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCoal & Power Funding: The Trump administration announced up to $850M for coal plant modernization and new builds, with Kentucky projects included—Senate President Robert Stivers framed it as a reliability and affordability move for the state’s energy-heavy economy. Energy Infrastructure Disruption: Covington businesses are bracing for traffic shifts tied to the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project, warning that construction could stretch into years and hurt foot traffic. Data Centers Fight in Kentucky: Lexington enacted a data center moratorium while a lawsuit challenges it; Cave City is also facing legal action over its own pause as residents question utilities, infrastructure, and impacts near Mammoth Cave. Agriculture & Animal Health: UK researchers received a $650,000 USDA grant to study uterine crowding in modern pig production; meanwhile, a Salmonella outbreak linked to moringa supplements expanded to 119 cases across 36 states, including Kentucky, prompting FDA recall updates. Public Health & Livestock Biosecurity: Kentucky is taking steps against New World screwworm as cases are reported in Texas and New Mexico. Local Business & Retail: PJ’s Coffee signed a 7-unit license deal to expand in Central Kentucky convenience stores. Transportation Policy: KYTC paused a proposed Dixie Highway “road diet” in Boone/Kenton, shifting to repaving and safety upgrades instead.
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