AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMedicaid Funding: Gov. Andy Beshear says Kentucky will use a $255 million budget surplus to reverse a planned 4% cut to Medicaid reimbursement rates, delaying any reductions through the fiscal year ending June 2027, and also earmarking money for the senior meal program and Michelle P. Waiver slots for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Public Safety & Banking: Kentucky AG Russell Coleman joined a 15-state coalition backing the Safe Access to Cash Act, which would expand federal penalties for ATM thefts beyond bank locations to cover ATMs at convenience stores, gas stations, and other community sites. Politics & Accountability: Beshear renewed pressure on Sen. Mitch McConnell to provide a public health update, saying he’s received “absolutely nothing” after repeated requests. Courts & Crime: A Shelbyville man, Luis Garcia, was sentenced to five years for a firearms conspiracy involving unlicensed dealing, attempted smuggling to Honduras, and false statements during a purchase. Local Business Signals: Gas prices data show Henderson County’s lowest midgrade at $3.57/gal (week ending Aug. 8) and Scott County’s lowest E15 at $4.56/gal, reflecting ongoing regional fuel volatility. Nonprofit Finance (Local): IRS Form 990 reviews found Laurel County Literacy Council in London led non-profits by government grant share of revenue in 2024, with grants at 98.8% of total revenue.
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