Tariff Fight in Court: A coalition of 25 states, including Kentucky, sued the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade over new forced-labor tariffs on imports from the EU and nearly 60 countries, arguing the move is an unlawful attempt to recreate duties the Supreme Court struck down and to block the tariffs, declare them illegal, and seek refunds. School Choice Rollout: Thirty-one states have opted into the federal Education Freedom Scholarship Program ahead of a January 2027 deadline, a move supporters say gives families more control while critics warn about oversight and accountability. Kentucky Data Center Debate: A new Kentucky legislative push to attract data centers via tax incentives is colliding with public concerns about who pays for power and how costs are allocated, with lawmakers previously trying—and failing—to add stronger guardrails. Medicaid Fraud Enforcement: Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joined a push for federal legislation to expand states’ authority to investigate and prosecute Medicaid fraud by beneficiaries and recipients, not just providers. Local Business & Growth: Georgetown, Kentucky, agreed to a repayment plan after an internal review found a contractor was overpaid about $24,000 tied to documentation gaps in code enforcement nuisance abatement work. Sports Betting Expansion: Circa Sports won approval to enter Arizona’s regulated market through a tribal partnership, becoming the 15th licensed operator in the state and adding to its existing Kentucky presence. Public Health Watch: Michigan reported its first two deaths tied to a cyclosporiasis outbreak, underscoring the risk for travelers and shoppers after widespread lettuce-related illnesses.