AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoKentucky Politics & Governance: Lawmakers are demanding answers after Kentucky Venues CEO David Beck was abruptly removed, with the State Fair Board dispute still swirling and officials deferring testimony. Data Centers & Local Costs: U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey says he’s “absolutely opposed” to hyperscale data centers in Kentucky, arguing communities shouldn’t be exploited; meanwhile, Louisville-area ratepayers and businesses are pushing back on how projects could shift costs. AI Infrastructure Deal: Anthropic signed a 20-year lease with TeraWulf for an AI infrastructure campus in Hawesville, signaling Kentucky’s push to attract major tech power users. Public Health & Research: Kentucky State University researchers say soybean seed protein gains may be possible without hurting oil and protein quality, using biochar and late-season nitrogen. Community & Economy: Frankfort’s sports tourism commission is backing local events with transient room tax support, aiming to boost hotels and youth opportunities. Local Business & Culture: A Glasgow cinema is set for a luxury overhaul under new ownership, while Kentucky’s cut-flower industry gets a statewide spotlight for July. National Spotlight on Kentucky: Kentucky State Parks generated $1.1B in economic impact, supporting thousands of jobs. Sports Leadership: UK athletics director J. Batt will officially start July 28, with Kentucky paying Michigan State a $3.95M buyout.
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