AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoData Center Fight in Cave City: Cave City council voted 4-1 for a one-year moratorium on accepting or reviewing data center applications, permits, and related decisions after residents packed the meeting with opposition. Higher Ed Under Legal Pressure: Students and alumni of Kentucky State University filed a federal class action challenging Senate Bill 185, arguing the restructuring violates civil rights protections and could threaten the school’s accreditation and HBCU mission. Early Childhood Funding: Louisville’s Thrive by 5 program landed a $1.5 million boost from the James Graham Brown Foundation to expand preschool access for 3- and 4-year-olds, building on a city budget request and a recent pilot scholarship rollout. Congress vs. Iran War Plan: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced another round of bipartisan grilling on the Iran war’s endgame and costs as lawmakers weigh the 2027 $1.5 trillion defense budget request. Local Business/Community: Berea College celebrated 236 graduates at commencement with Gov. Andy Beshear delivering the keynote.
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