AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoData Center Governance: Murray’s Planning Commission advanced a revised data center ordinance to City Council after residents raised concerns about noise, water use, and environmental impacts. County Oversight: Calloway Fiscal Court’s committee asked for more details before regulating data centers, pointing to utility and TVA power pathways. Industrial Growth: Owensboro commissioners moved a Massie Property rezoning forward toward light industrial use as the AirPark’s available acreage shrinks. Western Kentucky Policy: U.S. Rep. Andy Barr highlighted housing supply, AI infrastructure, and Social Security as key issues for the region. Food & Franchise: Yum! Brands will sell Pizza Hut for $2.7B in two deals—LongRange Capital for most markets and Yum China for mainland China—signaling a major portfolio reshuffle. Workforce Support: Paducah-area rapid response services are set for Precision Parcel Logistics layoffs, connecting workers to unemployment and job-search resources. Telecom Consolidation: Grain Management is combining Ritter Communications and Great Plains Communications into Rightfiber, aiming to serve 300,000 homes across a 20-state fiber footprint. Local Recycling: Covington will host an e-waste, foam recycling, and paper shred event June 20.
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