AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEconomic Development & Jobs: Gov. Andy Beshear says Kentucky earned a Silver Shovel Award again from Area Development, citing major private investment and GE Appliances’ manufacturing honor. Bourbon Tourism: National Bourbon Week drew visitors to Nelson County and Bardstown-area distilleries with events and tastings. Workforce & Education: Midway University will launch an online Computer Science degree for Fall 2026, and UK opened a $60 million Martin-Gatton Agricultural Sciences Building to expand teaching and advising. Local Infrastructure: Casey County lawmakers delivered $12.5 million to Liberty to expand wastewater capacity, while Liberty-Casey EDA is exploring repurposing former airport land for potential new businesses and about 150 jobs. Energy Costs & Affordability: Consumer and clean-energy groups urged the Kentucky PSC to study drivers of rising utility bills, including data-center impacts. Business Growth in Kentucky: Willett Distillery filled its first barrel at a new Springfield facility, with plans for more expansion and jobs. Healthcare Business Impact: IKS Health reported $12 million in annual cash impact for Axia Women’s Health tied to coding improvements.
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