AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoData Center Rules: Kentucky has set new conditions for data-center tax breaks that can last up to 50 years, including an independent economic-impact study, support letters from local officials and disclosure of taxes owed without the break. Officials may also reduce the incentives if projects fall short on jobs or receive other tax aid. Wildlife Habitat: Students joined Pike County’s Hillbilly Trails and the League of Kentucky Sportsmen to plant fruit trees, creating habitat and making trails more attractive to wildlife and visitors. Energy and Communities: Data centers are stirring both hope and concern in Eastern Kentucky as residents face rising energy bills; a separate $2 million grant will help Western Kentucky University develop a microgrid to keep campus operations safer during outages.
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