AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoManufacturing & Jobs: Gov. Beshear highlighted GE Appliances’ $1B investment in Louisville’s Appliance Park, aimed at boosting dryer output and adding new washer/dryer equipment, with union partners IUE-CWA tied to the expansion. EV Supply Chain: Astemo Americas is expanding in Berea with a $112M plan that includes new space and equipment for electric vehicle parts, while authorities are investigating a worker death in a machine-related incident at the plant. Energy & Infrastructure: The U.S. Army’s Janus program selected Kentucky’s Fort Campbell vendor BWXT for nuclear microreactors as part of a broader $2.2B effort across five bases. Workforce & Safety: Bullard and DuPont debuted a joint worker-safety collaboration at OGA 2026, pairing PPE garments with supplied-air respirators for oil & gas operations. Education & AI Skills: Hazard Community and Technical College instructors are teaching AI ethics and practical use so students can use tools without relying on them blindly. Agriculture & Food Tech: Kentucky State Fair showcased KSU research on indoor production, including aquaponics and soilless growing systems. Policy Pressure: Gov. Beshear sent Trump a letter demanding rescind of tariffs, saying they’re hitting Kentucky agriculture, bourbon, and coal. Local Utilities: A power outage affected about 3,000 Lexington customers in the Eastland Parkway area, with traffic signals dark at several intersections.
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