AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoOpen Records Fight in Frankfort: Kentucky Supreme Court rulings are reshaping the open records debate, with advocates and lawyers weighing how much privacy can shield emails and texts held on private devices of Fish and Wildlife Commission volunteers. Pesticide Liability: Kentucky’s new law (SB 199) shields pesticide companies from lawsuits if their labels are EPA-approved, drawing criticism that it could preempt state health warnings, including cancer concerns tied to glyphosate products. Land Between the Lakes Invasive Species: USDA APHIS eradicated more than 1,800 wild pigs at Land Between the Lakes, citing safety risks, damage to cultural sites, and harm to crops and wildlife like turkey nests. Eastern Kentucky Data Center Scrutiny: A Boyd County meeting on TeraWulf’s Muskie Data Campus proposal highlighted local concerns over power, water, pollution, and land use, with the company promising jobs and tax revenue while details faced technical hiccups. Animal Welfare Spotlight: A Kentucky-based rescue shared Pearl’s story after she was taken from a fur farm, underscoring the broader animal welfare debate around fur farming. Community & Nature: Kentuckiana Pride drew crowds to the Louisville riverfront, while local groups also continue wildlife and community work, from rescues to conservation-minded events.
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