AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoKentucky Higher Ed: The Council on Postsecondary Education urged colleges to prove the value of credentials to students and employers as Kentucky faces a shrinking pool of high school graduates, calling for more enrollment from traditional-age students and adult learners. Transportation/Local Economy: In Somerset, U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers announced an $85 million INFRA grant for the Northern Bypass, adding to prior earmarks to move the 8-mile project toward the next phase. Public Safety & Community: Glasgow City Council paused for a moment of silence after a Kentucky State Police trooper was shot and killed, with officials also advancing local rules for electric bikes and scooters. State Politics: Kentucky voters will weigh a constitutional amendment limiting the governor’s pardoning power in the 60 days before a general election. Health Disparities: A new study highlights sharply rising stroke rates among adults under 55, with young Black women facing especially high risk. Education Funding Fight: Attorney General Raoul led a multistate push against a proposed Education Department rule that would expand political control over federal school grant decisions. Sports Policy: The Protect College Sports Act cleared the Senate with Kentucky’s Sen. Rand Paul voting no.
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