AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoKentucky Pollution Cleanup Funding: The state Energy and Environment Cabinet is now accepting applications for grants through the Illegal Open Dump Program and the Litter Abatement Program, aiming to cut illegal dumping and roadside litter that threaten waterways, wildlife, and public health. Data Center “Good Neighbor” Rules: Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order requiring data center developers to plan for energy without shifting costs to ratepayers, protect air and water resources, pay local and school taxes, and engage communities meaningfully. Local Data Center Backlash: Mercer County approved a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data centers in unincorporated areas, while critics warn annexation could sidestep local limits. Storm Impacts Across the Region: Heavy rain and severe weather have driven dangerous flooding and power outages across the Midwest and Ohio Valley, with more storms expected. Wildlife/Water Safety: Kentucky officials investigated a possible drowning in Metcalfe County, where a woman was recovered after a river incident and a child was flown for treatment. Community Sustainability Event: Bluegrass Greensource’s Tacos N’ Tequila fundraiser returns Aug. 28 to support a more sustainable Central Kentucky.
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