AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoData Center Transparency & Local Impacts: Lexington-area residents are raising questions after the former Lexmark data center on New Circle Road sold for $29M and is set to expand, with Rep. Adam Moore pushing for stronger public notice and zoning-style transparency before projects move in. PFAS Watch: Kentucky lawmakers discussed a PFAS reporting and study proposal from Rep. Nima Kulkarni, aiming to track health clusters and require disclosure tied to drinking-water monitoring and limits. Pikeville Data Center Talks: Pikeville signed a 120-day preliminary agreement to explore a potential data center at Kentucky Enterprise Industrial Park, with no land transfer and plans for independent legal and site review before any final deal. Energy & Pollution Policy: Kentucky is included in a broader Trump push to modernize coal plants using the Defense Production Act, while critics warn it extends pollution and climate harms. Waste Less, Help More: Louisville nonprofit SOS says it diverted 450,000 pounds of medical surplus from landfills in 2026, keeping supplies in circulation for clinics and families. Wildlife Note: Kentucky Fish and Wildlife said a reported “mountain lion” sighting is actually a bobcat, urging residents to share clear photos.
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