AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism Boom: Gov. Andy Beshear says Kentucky hit a record again in 2025, with 81.1 million visitors and $14.6 billion in economic impact supporting about 96,993 jobs. Local Economy: Paducah also posted a tourism record—$326.7 million in visitor spending in 2025, backing 2,435 local jobs and $26.5 million in state/local tax revenue. Data Center Debate: Murray’s Planning Commission voted 6-1 to keep working on a data center ordinance after a public hearing, with a June 23 meeting set to revise the draft. State Energy Leadership: Eric King, Murray State alum and EPIC executive director, was appointed to the National Petroleum Council by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Gas Tax Fight: Hillview chose not to extend Beshear’s 10-cent motor fuels tax order, warning it could cut municipal road aid funding. Public Safety & Health: A Magoffin County family filed a wrongful death suit over alleged neglect at Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Faith & Policy: Southern Baptists voted 6,028 to 2,026 to advance a formal ban on women pastors.
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