AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoData Center Debate: More than 60 Kentuckians urged lawmakers to regulate hyperscale data centers, citing concerns about power costs, water use, rural land and natural resources. Lexington extended its construction moratorium, while Mercer County rejected proposed rules for the facilities. Native Trees: UK Extension is offering a free native tree to people who remove an invasive Callery pear, also known as a Bradford pear. Coal Mine Health: Black lung rates are surging across Appalachia, including Kentucky, as the Trump administration pauses enforcement of stricter mine-dust rules. Earthquake Readiness: Kentucky officials are urging residents to join Thursday’s Great ShakeOut drill and practice “Drop, Cover and Hold On.” Urban Forestry: Lexington kicked off its annual Tree Week with a planting ceremony at Davis Park.
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