AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAir Travel & Tourism: British Airways will add more Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky–London Heathrow flights for summer 2027, moving from five to six weekly trips starting March 28 and then going daily in two peak windows. Retail & Jobs: Publix plans new store openings in Kentucky and elsewhere, including an Elizabethtown location opening Sept. 23 and additional Kentucky stores in Florence and Owensboro. Energy & Utility Costs: The Kentucky Public Service Commission lowered Kentucky Power’s DSM surcharge for 2026, cutting the typical residential monthly charge by about 19 cents while extending efficiency programs. Local Infrastructure: Letcher County’s Cumberland River water treatment plant is still delayed by property and environmental hurdles, with officials saying bids could come in 2–3 months if issues stay clear. Business Growth: Eastern Light Distilling raised $60M to advance a contract distillery in Morehead, aiming to expand production capacity and services for whiskey brands. Privacy & Regulation: A court order blocks a federal push to demand CDL driver data from states, a move that could affect Kentucky’s logistics economy. Community & Culture: Kentucky’s Granfalloon festival model continues to grow as a tourism and creative-economy driver, with more ticketed shows at Switchyard Park.
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