AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy & Jobs: President Trump says the federal government will spend $700M to build or refurbish coal power infrastructure using the Defense Production Act, aiming to extend 13 plants and add two more; Kentucky is listed among the states receiving DPA funding. Local Economy & Infrastructure: Pikeville signed a preliminary 120-day agreement with MD Squared Power LLC to explore a potential data center at the Kentucky Enterprise Industrial Park, with no land transfer and no final commitment. Business & Compliance: Kroger agreed to a $2.5M DOJ settlement over Clean Air Act allegations tied to refrigerant leaks, and says it will spend $100M over three years to reduce coolant leaks and upgrade refrigeration systems. Healthcare Oversight: CMS reports mixed results across Kentucky nursing homes, including a 2-star rating for Somerwoods (Pulaski) and a 1-star rating for Kensington (Hardin), while several others earned 5-star scores. Politics & Courts: A judge issued a new arrest warrant for former Gov. Matt Bevin in a family court case after he failed to fully turn over financial records; his adopted son Jonah Bevin spoke about the impact. Health Policy: A medical cannabis dispensary opened in Bowling Green, expanding local access as Gov. Andy Beshear’s executive order adds qualifying conditions. Community & Housing: A new higher-ground neighborhood, Chestnut Ridge, opened in Knott County with 56 flood-survivor homes built for affordability and energy efficiency.
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