AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBattery Supply Chain: Bridgnorth Aluminium signed a five-year deal with Lotte Aluminium Materials USA to supply battery-grade aluminum for EV and energy storage, with qualification work completed at Lotte’s Elizabethtown site. Transportation & Growth: Ohio and Kentucky unveiled the design for the Brent Spence companion bridge, a cable-stayed, independent-deck concept aimed at improving safety and keeping commerce moving. Legal & Public Funds: A federal court again rebuked the Trump administration for illegally withholding EPA climate and environmental justice grant money, raising pressure on how federal programs are administered. Higher Ed Policy: A Sixth Circuit ruling highlights how the Supreme Court’s shift away from Chevron deference could reshape Title IX athletics enforcement. Kentucky Economy Watch: Kentucky’s unemployment rate jumped to 4.5% in May, while the state also reported $122.4 million in corporate general license taxes in 2024 (14th nationally). Food & Farming: After USDA ended the Local Food Purchase Assistance program, farmers pivoted to keep supplying food banks. Workforce: A report on teen summer job struggles points to fewer openings at the start of the career ladder. Local Business & Community: Kentucky Treasurer’s Office returned more than $100 million in unclaimed property through outreach in Lexington.
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