AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoKentucky Politics: Rocky Adkins has filed paperwork signaling a run for governor in the 2027 Democratic primary, after stepping down as Gov. Andy Beshear’s senior adviser and getting appointed to the Kentucky State Fair Board. Energy Costs: Sierra Club Kentucky and partners urged the Public Service Commission to open a formal affordability docket to tackle rising residential energy bills, including concerns about extending costly coal plant operations. Food Safety: The FDA reversed a key cyclospora finding tied to Taylor Farms lettuce, calling it a false positive, but the outbreak investigation and recall guidance remain in place as lawsuits mount. State Government: Kentucky’s Soil and Water Conservation Commission will meet July 27 in Louisville (in person and via Zoom). Economy/Business: Big banks’ 2Q results were broadly strong, with credit quality and loan growth helping performance. Local Notes: Pet Passages opened in La Grange, and Louisville Rickhouse Whiskey Co. opened in NuLu. Sports/Community: Western Kentucky Speedway hosted racing action across multiple divisions.
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