AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedicaid Relief: Gov. Andy Beshear says Kentucky will use a $255 million budget surplus to stop a planned 4% cut to Medicaid reimbursement rates through the end of fiscal year 2027, also funding senior meals and Michelle P. Waiver slots after providers warned of harm. Food Safety: The FDA says it has begun onsite inspection and sampling at Taylor Farms de Mexico in Guanajuato as the cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce spreads to 17 states, with thousands of cases reported. Recalls: Walmart Marketside tomato bisque soup kits are being recalled over possible listeria contamination, and Oma’s Pride is recalling a lot of frozen raw dog food in Kentucky and 10 other states after salmonella was found. Local Economy/Infrastructure: Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg signed a six-month moratorium on new data center projects, pausing Metro planning review while permanent rules are developed. Public Sector/Workforce: Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. approved $1.84 million in 11 loans to support farm infrastructure and beginning farmers. Education: Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins announced retirement effective immediately amid ongoing financial turmoil and a credit-rating downgrade. Business & Growth: Con Huevos plans its first Lexington expansion this fall, aiming to grow slowly while keeping a long-term brand focus.
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