AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOpen Records Clash: A Kentucky Supreme Court ruling is reigniting debate over personal privacy versus public business, with open-records advocates warning about what it could mean for future access. Medicaid Dollars, Local Detail: New federal spending data show Medicaid billing rising in multiple Kentucky communities, including big jumps in diagnostic radiology in Edgewood ($976 in 2024), dental services in Monticello ($131,484), and alcohol/drug treatment in Owensboro ($8.3 million). Broadband Expansion: Kinetic says it’s upgrading Hazard’s communications network with fiber, citing more than $3 million in 2026 private investment and aiming to reduce disruption from copper theft. Tourism Economy: Boyle County tourism stayed strong in 2025, with visitor spending up to $84.5 million and tax revenue rising, while Bullitt County reported $173.2 million in 2025 tourism impact. Labor Watch: UAW delegates backed President Shawn Fain’s aggressive organizing and strike strategy at the union’s convention. Tech Liability: A fresh look at Big Tech’s “Big Tobacco moment” points to landmark verdicts and a growing wave of lawsuits.
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