AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety & Manufacturing: The cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia has now topped 1,600 illnesses nationwide, with the CDC and FDA still investigating the source even after FDA lab findings were later walked back as a false positive—while Taylor Farms continues a broad recall of affected lettuce. Local Workforce: Western Kentucky layoffs have hit hundreds across multiple manufacturers and logistics firms, with community groups and career coaches stepping in to help workers find new roles. Economic Development: Trimble County is weighing a local economic development board to coordinate business and industry growth as population shifts from neighboring areas. Energy & Infrastructure: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews will close the U.S. 60 (Capital Avenue) bridge in Frankfort from July 24–27 for preservation work, with detours in place. Agriculture & Community: A new Heartland Industrial Basketball Tournament is returning to Marion County (Nov. 27–29) to raise funds for the Heartland Coalition. Policy & Regulation: Kentucky’s new batch of laws took effect July 15, including changes affecting housing, courts, veterans’ healthcare access, and consumer-related rules.
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