AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCOVID Hearing Fallout: Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment repeatedly during a Senate hearing chaired by Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, refusing to answer questions tied to COVID-19 origins and the federal response; Paul says a contempt vote could follow. Legal Drama in DC: Fauci’s lawyer, David Schertler, was removed from the hearing after a clash, with reports noting Schertler’s past work in a high-profile New Jersey corruption case. Kentucky Jobs & Energy: The U.S. Department of Energy announced a $100B Paducah data center campus, backed by Brookfield and NextEra, with thousands of construction jobs and hundreds of permanent roles, plus new power and battery infrastructure. Local Transit: Louisville’s TARC will launch a new route network Aug. 2, cutting stops and consolidating routes while aiming for more frequent service. Frankfort Assistance: LIHEAP cooling help is set to open Aug. 3 for eligible households. Business/Local Economy: Churchill Downs reported strong Q2 results, including $241M net income.
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