AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Centers in Kentucky: Gov. Andy Beshear signed a new executive order aimed at protecting Kentuckians from “harmful impacts” from data centers, setting new criteria for developers and pushing back on costs and environmental risks to communities and ratepayers. Local Food Access: Lexington’s FoodChain opened a walk-in grocery focused on Kentucky-grown produce, sustainability, and affordability with SNAP/EBT access. Public Health—Cyclospora: Kansas cyclospora cases climbed to 615 as the CDC expanded a multistate outbreak to 15 states, with lettuce implicated and officials warning the true case count may be higher. Wildlife & Habitat: EKU opened the Taylor Fork Ecological Area as an outdoor classroom and public nature destination, targeting invasive plants and restoring native habitat for birds and pollinators. Mosquito Control: A U.S. residential pilot plans to release 600,000 male tiger mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia to reduce breeding and curb disease-carrying mosquitoes. Community & Grief Support: Hospice of Western Kentucky hosted its largest Camp Erin for grieving youth in Bowling Green, offering no-cost peer support and activities.
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