AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHeat & Health: Southern Indiana and western Kentucky baked under extreme humidity, with heat indexes topping 120°F in spots like Murray (124°F), raising fresh concerns for outdoor safety. Food Safety: The CDC says 2026 is now the worst year on record for cyclosporiasis, with 4,173 domestic cases across 41 states since May 1; investigators are still sorting multiple sources, but a major outbreak has been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia. Data Centers & Land Use: Letcher County voters and officials moved to slow hyperscale growth, approving a two-year data center moratorium and requiring environmental impact studies amid worries about water, noise, pollution, wildlife and tourism. Local Zoning: Bell County is looking at countywide planning and zoning rules after a two-year data center moratorium, aiming to classify land and set up oversight before new projects move forward. Coal Jobs: Kentucky coal production and employment keep sliding, with statewide coal employment down nearly 13% and about 500 fewer jobs than early 2025. Wildlife & Community: A Kentucky reptile education event at a Lebanon library brought kids face-to-face with species like box turtles and a baby alligator, focusing on safety and conservation curiosity.
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