AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoImmigration Enforcement Tech: ICE is set to buy up to $20 million in “conductive distraction and de-escalation” gloves that can deliver electric shocks to gain compliance, with the devices made in Lexington—sparking fresh civil-rights backlash over oversight. Labor & Aviation: Cargojet pilots won a major contract, with wages rising about 53% compounded over five years as the company pushes for more international routes. Food Safety: Taylor Farms expanded a jalapeño-linked salmonella recall, pulling products sold at Trader Joe’s, Walmart and Target, after FDA traceback work tied the outbreak to imported jalapeños. Housing Policy: U.S. Rep. Andy Barr visited Bowling Green to tout the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, arguing it will boost supply and ease financing barriers for manufactured and modular homes. Public Safety & Courts: A former Kentucky State Police trooper was indicted for alleged theft tied to Trooper Island youth camp funds, with arraignment set for September. Nonprofit Leadership: Goodwill Kentucky announced CEO Amy Luttrell will retire after leading since 2014. Local Infrastructure: Nortonville secured additional Transportation Alternative Program funding to finish a Main Street/sidewalk project.
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