AGP Executive Report
Last update: 28 minutes agoFreshwater mussels in trouble: Kentucky researchers say freshwater mussel populations are declining, and the loss matters because mussels filter water and support healthy streams—now scientists are digging into how habitat damage and pollution are driving the drop. Open records fight in Kentucky: A Kentucky Supreme Court ruling reshaped the open records debate by limiting access to emails and texts on private devices of Fish and Wildlife Commission volunteers, sparking fresh discussion on transparency vs. personal privacy. Pesticide warning liability: Kentucky’s new SB 199 shields pesticide companies from some lawsuits if labels are EPA-approved, and critics warn it could preempt state health warnings tied to cancer risks. Data center proposal meets local scrutiny: In eastern Kentucky, TeraWulf’s Muskie Data Campus plan drew questions at a public meeting, with concerns ranging from taxes and jobs to water and pollution impacts. Invasive pigs targeted at Land Between the Lakes: USDA APHIS eradicated more than 1,800 wild pigs at LBL, citing safety, cultural site damage, and harm to crops and wildlife. Community Pride on the riverfront: Kentuckiana Pride drew crowds to Louisville’s riverfront, with organizers emphasizing safety, belonging, and support amid a shifting political climate.
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