AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMining Safety: Kentucky reported its first mining fatality of 2026— a 25-year-old surface miner died Wednesday at the Combs Branch Mine near Chavies in Perry County; operations were shut down and state investigators are on the scene. Flood Risk: A Flood Watch is in effect tonight for Greater Cincinnati as soaking rain and heavier downpours continue. Energy & Environment: The EPA is moving to weaken wastewater pollution limits tied to coal ash, a change that could hit Kentucky hardest given its many coal-ash sites. Wildlife Watch: Kentucky anglers are being warned after genetic testing confirmed Alabama bass hybrids in Lake Linville for the first time in the state. Public Health & Tech: Meta and other major platforms have settled a Kentucky school district’s lawsuit over alleged teen social-media harms. Local Growth: Regional partners gathered for I-71 corridor alignment, pushing workforce and infrastructure readiness. Safety Gear: Kentucky State Police added a “Rook” armored vehicle, already used multiple times for high-risk incidents.
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