AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTransportation Funding Crunch: Kentucky’s motor-fuels tax-based road funding is hitting “crisis” levels as legislators warn county and city aid is shrinking while construction costs surge, with officials pointing to a steep drop from the 2014 high-water mark. Corn Innovation: Radicle Growth and U.S. Corn Growers named Citroniq and Future Origins winners of the Radicle Corn Challenge, backing new tech aimed at creating higher-value corn demand beyond food, feed, and fuel. Robocall Crackdown: Kentucky’s AG Jeff Jackson joined a bipartisan push urging the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Upstream Provider” rules to stop illegal robocalls before they reach consumers. Local Infrastructure Planning: Lexington-Fayette data center zoning rules moved forward as the city weighs limits on size, energy use, and noise; meanwhile Bedford reviewed wastewater expansion options, including whether septage disposal would pencil out. Food & Agriculture: Kentucky State University highlighted National Honey Month, stressing the gap between U.S. honey demand and domestic production and encouraging shoppers to buy local. Workforce & Education: Kentucky’s AI task force is urging universities to prioritize AI proficiency, and the state’s energy education push scored national honors for student-led projects. Public Safety/Health: A congressional report says the Navy failed to properly study whether pilots face long-term brain injury risks from repeated flight stress. Business & Community: Metro United Way is using ALICE cost-of-living data as nearly 2 in 5 Louisville-area families struggle to afford basics.
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