AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMedicaid Funding in Kentucky: Gov. Andy Beshear says Kentucky will use a $255 million budget surplus to stop a planned 4% cut to Medicaid reimbursement rates, delaying any reductions through the end of fiscal year 2027, and also funding senior meals and Michelle P. Waiver slots after providers were told in June to expect the Aug. 1 cuts. Meta Trial and State Pushback: A coalition of 29 state attorneys general is set to begin opening statements Tuesday in a landmark federal case in Oakland accusing Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive for kids, with Kentucky listed among the plaintiffs seeking up to $1.4 trillion in damages and platform changes. Food Safety Recall: FDA announced a recall of Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits sold at select Walmart stores in 29 states after routine testing flagged possible Listeria contamination; the affected product is identified by UPC 194346474004 and a best-by date of Aug. 22, 2026. Local Business & Community: Need More Acres Farm in Allen County is expanding with a new food hub adding cold storage, distribution space, and education facilities to grow its farm-to-school and “Food is Medicine” programs. Travel & Regional Growth: Allegiant announced a new nonstop route from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky to Orlando starting Feb. 12, 2027.
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