AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDOE & Energy in Western Kentucky: The U.S. Department of Energy is moving ahead with a $100 billion AI data center complex at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant, backed by Brookfield, with new on-site natural gas and battery storage—part of a broader push to repurpose Cold War sites for computing power. Local Governance & Community Backlash: In Harrison County, residents packed a forum and overwhelmingly opposed AI data centers; an August 11 vote is expected on a proposed moratorium. Data Centers Meet Zoning Reality: In Hopkinsville, a 15-megawatt bitcoin mining operation at a utility substation is prompting the city to draft new rules for data centers and crypto mining, after public input hearings. Wildlife Rescue: Kentucky State Police helped rehabilitate and release a juvenile bald eagle (“Trooper”) after a month of care at the Lake Cumberland Wildlife Refuge. Outdoor & Biodiversity: Kentucky extension guidance highlights tick risks this summer, including the invasive Asian longhorned tick now detected across multiple counties. Public Safety: Ohio County is hosting an Aug. 6 forum on online child exploitation, featuring state and local law enforcement and the AG’s office. Food Safety: Health officials are tracking a Salmonella-linked egg recall and a separate Cyclospora outbreak tied to recalled produce.
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