AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy Assistance: West Kentucky Allied Services teamed with Atmos Energy for a natural gas bill help event in Paducah, offering first-come help for customers facing disconnections or notices. Workforce & Training: Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is launching an advanced manufacturing program, AIRT, built around automation, industrial robotics, mechatronics, and instrumentation—aimed at employer-driven skills. Manufacturing Growth: Endries International is expanding in Kentucky via its acquisition of Blue Chip Engineered Products, a custom fasteners and components provider in Erlanger. Infrastructure & Shipping: Rep. James Comer announced a $24M BUILD grant to extend Paducah’s Riverport West project, boosting shipment capacity for manufactured goods and agriculture. Transportation: I-64 East paving starts next week with overnight alternating lane closures in Franklin County through July 21. Agriculture Economy: Lawmakers heard interim updates on Kentucky agriculture—steady cash receipts but pressure from costs, weak grain prices, and liquidity concerns. Utilities & Affordability: Kentucky ranked 25th for electricity costs, with projected increases into 2026.
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