AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPrediction Markets Crackdown: Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman sued Kalshi and Polymarket over alleged illegal sports betting, arguing the platforms function like unlicensed sportsbooks and evade state consumer protections and taxes. Horseracing Business: Maryland exercised its right of first refusal to match an $85 million Churchill Downs offer for the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan IP rights, keeping the state in control of a major Triple Crown asset. Local Governance/Data Centers: Murray began the first reading of a data center ordinance that includes a pause on new applications while the measure moves through review. Higher Ed Housing: WKU shifted residential housing management from the Student Life Foundation to Inwood Management as part of a new public-private partnership. Weather & Disruption: Severe storms and tornado-warned damage hit the Tri-State, with Florence, NKY and parts of Indiana reporting power outages, roof damage and cleanup underway. Public Health/Environment: UofL researchers met in Grand Rivers to update local air-quality and toxin studies and gather community input for next steps. Arts & Small Business: Kentucky Crafted applications are open through Aug. 16 for visual and craft artists seeking statewide marketing and sales opportunities.
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