AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoData Centers Watch: Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order tightening Kentucky rules for new data centers, requiring developers to submit energy plans proving they won’t raise electric bills, blocking utility rate hikes tied to data-center costs, and directing the Energy and Environment Cabinet to deny permits that could harm air quality, water use/quality, water supply, wetlands, or other natural resources; the order also pushes developers to pay their fair share of state, local, and school taxes and to engage transparently with communities. Food Safety & Water/Soil Links: A salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños has spread across 27 states, with Kansas reporting 7–13 cases; Chipotle and Qdoba pulled the peppers after health officials linked the strain to jalapeños distributed from Mexico. Public Health & Produce: Cyclospora cases linked to iceberg lettuce have now been tied to 15 states, including Kentucky, as investigators continue tracing the source. Wildlife: Kentucky’s Eastern spotted skunk is getting attention for its tree-climbing, handstand defense behavior, as wildlife officials note declining populations. Farm Policy: The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee stalled a farm bill over SNAP cost-sharing disputes, leaving farmers and food-assistance advocates waiting.
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