AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUtility Affordability Push: Consumer, environmental, and renewable groups want Kentucky’s Public Service Commission to study what’s driving rising power bills, including the potential cost impacts of data centers and fossil-fuel spending. Flood Recovery: Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on deadly weekend flooding, saying search-and-rescue continues while the state gathers damage reports for possible federal Public and Individual Assistance. Drought & Livestock Aid: Kentucky’s dry stretch is worsening, with nearly 42% of the state in extreme drought and many counties meeting USDA Livestock Forage Disaster Program triggers. Wildlife & Roads: A young black bear was killed after being struck on I-75 near Corinth as sightings rise during breeding season. Boater Safety: Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is stepping up patrols for July 4 weekend under “Operation Dry Water,” targeting alcohol- and drug-related boating risks. Heat Preparedness: With a July 4 heat wave looming, medical officials are urging hydration and heat-safety precautions to prevent ER visits. Nuclear Health Equity: Pike County’s health district is urging residents to contact Rep. Dave Taylor to expand Radiation Exposure Compensation Act eligibility for communities around the Portsmouth plant. Agriculture on the Ground: UK opened a $60M Martin-Gatton Agricultural Sciences Building, while local guidance highlights summer forage “bridges” and rose disease prevention.
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