AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety: Publix GreenWise frozen blueberry recall has been upgraded to the FDA’s highest-risk Class I after an E. coli outbreak linked to 12 illnesses and four hospitalizations, with investigations still pointing to frozen berries as a leading food of interest. Data Centers & Local Economy: Hancock County’s idled Century Aluminum site is back in the spotlight as TeraWulf tells Kentucky regulators it will follow Gov. Beshear’s data center requirements on taxes, environmental rules, and community ties while pursuing a 482-megawatt hyperscale project. Tech & Kids Online: A landmark federal trial in Oakland has opened with 29 states suing Meta over claims Facebook and Instagram were designed to hook children and mishandle personal data, with Kentucky among the coalition. Public Works & Growth: Cities are turning to AI to speed housing permitting by catching incomplete applications earlier, supported by new federal funding for automated code permitting systems. Kentucky Agriculture & Turf: UK researchers are studying the annual bluegrass weevil to protect Kentucky golf course turf, focusing on seasonal activity so managers can time control efforts. Education Funding: Graves County and Logan County school boards set upcoming tax rates, with both districts weighing inflation, operations, and community trust as they plan for the next fiscal year.
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