AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoData Centers & Energy Costs: Bowling Green rejected a six-month moratorium on data center development but approved new regulations after a long debate, as officials warned about grid capacity, water use, and ratepayer impacts. Gas Tax Freeze Fallout: Kentucky lawmakers grilled Transportation Cabinet officials on the 10-cent gas tax cut and July increase freeze, with critics saying the move could drain road funding while drivers see only modest savings. Judicial Branch Overhaul: Kentucky’s court system is reorganizing specialty, family/juvenile, and pretrial services under HB 504 to streamline supervision and align spending with new funding. College Sports NIL Push: Senators Cruz and Cantwell unveiled a bipartisan bill aimed at “restoring order” in college athletics compensation as NIL rules and transfer issues keep churning. Local Politics & Ballot Access: Kentucky AG randomly selected 12 counties for election integrity inquiry, and a Libertarian candidate secured enough signatures for the Nov. ballot in KY’s 4th District. Business & Jobs: Yum! Brands announced COO/Chief People & Culture Officer Tracy Skeans will retire later this year, and Louisville-based Source7 expanded its partnership with Lula for property maintenance workflows.
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