AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy Costs & Policy: Kentucky’s agriculture commissioner Jonathan Shell urged Gov. Andy Beshear to declare an energy emergency and temporarily allow untaxed, red-dyed diesel on public roads for the 2026 fall harvest, arguing it would cut transportation costs for farmers and consumers. Fuel Price Pressure Nationwide: Across the U.S., states are moving to curb high gasoline and diesel prices, including suspending fuel taxes or easing rules tied to red-dyed diesel. Flood Insurance Gap: A new look at the 2022 Kentucky floods finds only 2.1% of properties in the hardest-hit areas had federal flood insurance—far below the national average—highlighting a major coverage shortfall as premiums rise. Public Safety & Health: Lexington and partners announced a HEARTSafe push to map more than 1,000 AEDs across Lexington and Fayette County so devices show up to 911 dispatchers via PulsePoint. Maternal Health Funding: Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America awarded $10 million in grants for maternal health initiatives in Kentucky over five years. Local Business & Jobs: Bomag Americas hired service-industry veteran David Madden as vice president of service & solutions, aiming to improve parts, training, and uptime.
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