AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoHousing & Growth: A new report estimates Kentucky’s housing shortage cost the state $3.7 billion, putting supply and affordability among key economic concerns. Broadband & Infrastructure: South Central Telcom agreed to buy Stupp Fiber’s Bowling Green network and customer accounts, pending local approvals, with a year-end closing expected. State funding is also coming to Kentucky River ports. Business Investment: A $175 million Shelby County industrial project would add two distribution centers, while Nissin plans its first Kentucky operation in Franklin County. Niagara Bottling has opened a $141 million manufacturing facility, and ClearFlow Metalworks plans a $28 million plant. Agriculture: Kentucky received nearly $130 million in 2025 Emergency Commodity Assistance Program payments. Data Centers: Housing, the economy and data center rules are on Kentucky lawmakers’ agenda as debate over incentives and local impacts continues.
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