Public Health & Food Safety: The CDC says U.S. cyclosporiasis cases hit a record 4,173 confirmed infections across 41 states since May 1, with 767 travel-linked cases and 308 hospitalizations, as investigators keep probing multiple possible sources tied to shredded iceberg lettuce and ongoing recalls. Kentucky Workforce & Child Care: Rep. Samara Heavrin secured a $1.1 million earmark for the Lincoln Trail Area Development District to expand child care capacity—aiming for 25 new programs and growth at up to 50 providers. Economic Development: Trimble County is weighing creation of a local economic development board to coordinate growth needs, including a new rural health clinic and tourism planning. Western Kentucky Layoffs: Western Kentucky communities are responding to layoffs affecting hundreds, with local agencies helping workers find new employment. State Tax Relief: Gov. Andy Beshear announced Kentucky’s real property tax rate fell for the sixth straight year to 10.3 cents per $100 assessed value. Education Policy: The Prichard Committee released resources to help Kentuckians understand House Bill 257’s major K-12 assessment and accountability changes. Local Government & Safety Grants: Livingston County received a Kentucky Association of Counties insurance grant for security cameras and EMS equipment. Business & Compliance: Addiction Recovery Care announced resolution of U.S. DOJ civil claims tied to historical Medicaid billing practices.