AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRoad & Construction: KYTC crews are working on KY 90 and U.S. 31-E in Barren County, with temporary lane closures starting Sept. 30 for a culvert replacement and a longer closure planned Oct. 5, plus daytime lane impacts on U.S. 31-E for drainage, minor widening, and a new turn lane at Windy Hills Road. Food Safety: Sierra Nevada Cheese Company is recalling Graziers raw-milk cheeses (medium cheddar, sharp cheddar, jalapeño Jack, Monterey Jack) after an E. coli outbreak sickened 13 people across nine states, including Kentucky. Auto Safety: About 880,000 SUVs and trucks have a factory-coated rear subframe paint defect that can strip to bare steel, accelerate corrosion, and potentially fracture rear suspension mounting areas. State Economic Development: Gov. Andy Beshear opened the Governor’s Office of Music to support Kentucky artists, venues, festivals, and music businesses, including a new kymusic.ky.gov directory. Workforce & Education: Ford is launching “Future Builders Labs” in Kentucky high schools with 3D printing, laser cutting, coding, and robotics to build skilled-trades pipelines. Local Government: Mayfield won the Kentucky League of Cities City Government of the Year award for rebuilding after the 2021 tornado destroyed municipal buildings. Retail/Logistics: BJ’s is reportedly seeking nearly $30M to expand an Orlando distribution facility into a logistics headquarters, adding jobs over five years.
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