AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoElection Stakes: Kentucky voters will decide Amendment 1, which would restrict governors from issuing pardons or commuting sentences in the period before an election and before a successor takes office. The proposal follows former Gov. Matt Bevin’s controversial 2019 pardons. Energy Plans: A company has proposed a 6.6-gigawatt nuclear power campus in Lewis County, potentially Kentucky’s first commercial reactor site; the project remains a proposal. Data Center Debate: Dawson Springs is considering a 12-month moratorium on new data centers while officials study possible regulations. Public Health: Kentucky’s measles outbreak has topped 180 cases, with 10 hospitalizations reported. Infrastructure: A new report again gives Kentucky a C-minus, citing lagging sewer systems. Jobs: Amazon plans to hire more than 2,500 seasonal workers across the state, while a new state grant program offers up to $500,000 to help communities recruit and retain talent.
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