AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoData Center Fight in Mercer County: Burgin, Ky. may annex land tied to a proposed hyperscale data center after Mercer County’s one-year moratorium and tighter siting rules—an effort that could quickly reshape farmland and small-town character. Water Quality Win for Triplett Creek: Kentucky removed two pollution listings (nutrients and organic enrichment) from a 6.5-mile stretch of Triplett Creek after decades of monitoring, restoration, and stormwater/ag conservation work. Solar on a Coal Site: A Texas firm is building a $1.7B solar-storage project next to a coal plant, pointing to a broader push to reuse existing industrial “brownfields” for cleaner power. Rural Health & Medicaid Reform: CMS administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz joined Kentucky lawmakers in Lexington to discuss rural health disparities, the Rural Health Transformation Program, and Medicaid reform tied to eligibility. Wendell Berry Remembered: Coverage highlights Berry’s environmental ethics and support for small farmers, with tributes underscoring his influence on land-conserving agriculture. Heat Safety & Homelessness: A Lexington case shows how a McDonald’s ban can block people from cooling off during extreme heat, raising questions about corporate rules and public harm.
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