AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTariff Fight: A coalition of 25 states, including Kentucky, sued the Trump administration to block new 10%–12.5% tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, arguing the move is a pretext to replace earlier taxes struck down by the Supreme Court. State Policy & Schools: Logan County school officials approved ballot language for a proposed “nickel tax” (5.9 cents per $100 assessed value) to fund safe, up-to-date school buildings, with voters deciding in November. Public Health: Federal and state agencies are investigating a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce, with Michigan reporting thousands of cases and additional deaths. Food Safety: Publix issued a recall of GreenWise frozen organic blueberries and mixed berries after E. coli concerns, including distribution to Kentucky. Energy & Power: AEP reached agreements to acquire the Longview Power Plant and a nearby gas project site in West Virginia, signaling continued investment in dispatchable generation. Local Business: House of Marigold’s new NuLu restaurant in Louisville is about 80% complete and targets a late-September opening. Sports Business: Murray State Athletics hired Derek Doolittle, Rose Bowl general manager, as COO for Racer Athletics.
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