AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy & Power: The Trump administration announced $850M for coal plant modernization, two new coal plants, and coal-export expansion using the Defense Production Act—an effort framed as grid reliability and lower energy costs, but criticized as a subsidy for an uncompetitive industry. Local Infrastructure: Crews are about 90% done with demolition for Louisville’s I-65 Central Corridor Project, with partial reopenings planned (southbound by July 1; full traffic later). Data Centers & Zoning: Lexington moved to a data-center moratorium while Louisville released a draft ordinance; in Murray, planners delayed forwarding a data-center draft after public pushback. Regional Development Funding: Perry County is eyeing up to $24M tied to airport runway and housing projects after federal appropriations advanced. Workforce & Industry Leadership: Murray State alum Eric King was appointed to the National Petroleum Council, and EPIC is also releasing analysis on cost allocation for large-load data centers. Public Safety Training: Middletown is planning a $25M regional law enforcement training center. Tourism Economy: Gov. Beshear touted record 2025 Kentucky tourism—$14.6B impact and nearly 97,000 jobs. Manufacturing Supply Chain: Ford’s aluminum supplier Novelis restarted its Oswego hot mill after fires, aiming to reduce truck production disruption. Agriculture: Blue Grass Stockyards reported lower receipts at its June 6 auction.
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