AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoU.S. Senate Return: Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, returned to the Senate Monday after a June fall and months of recovery, saying he’s “not quite back to 100%” but plans to keep up physical therapy and show up for tough votes—starting with his first floor vote since the hospitalization and with the farm bill back on his radar. Legislative Sprint: As the Senate reconvenes after recess, leaders are pushing ahead on a crypto framework bill (the Clarity Act) and a bipartisan college sports overhaul (Protect College Sports Act), both facing uncertain support. Energy Costs: Diesel prices hit record highs nationally, adding pressure to transportation-heavy businesses and feeding inflation concerns; locally, GasBuddy reports show regular gas prices easing in parts of Kentucky, including a low of $3.45 in Laurel County for the week ending Sept. 5. Retail & Jobs: Harps Food Stores announced CEO/Chairman Kim Eskew will step down in early 2027, with J. Max Van Hoose taking over. Local Business & Community: McClatchy’s Lexington Herald-Leader cut 13 jobs, while the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree registration opens Sept. 28 in Franklin and Anderson counties.
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