Data Centers & Local Control: Gov. Andy Beshear’s latest executive order and Louisville’s final public hearing on proposed data center rules Monday night underscore Kentucky’s push to limit ratepayer costs and environmental harm, including a cap on future facilities over 500,000 sq. ft. Food Safety & Retail Impact: Taylor Farms recalled 20 jalapeño-containing dips and prepared foods tied to a multistate Salmonella outbreak, with products sold at major chains including Kroger, Target, Walmart and Trader Joe’s—Kentucky shoppers are urged to check affected items. Federal Courts vs. Tuition Policy: The U.S. Justice Department sued New York, Connecticut and Vermont over in-state tuition and aid for undocumented students, arguing the benefits violate federal law—Kentucky has already seen similar challenges. Farm Bill Uncertainty: A stalled U.S. farm bill leaves rural programs and costs in limbo, with advocates warning funding gaps could hit farmers and rural communities. Hemp Industry at Risk: Kentucky hemp producers are bracing for a federal THC-related ban set for November, warning it could wipe out parts of the industry unless Congress delays or reshapes the rules. Education & Accountability: Fayette County Public Schools’ independent audit flagged major financial control weaknesses and recommended more than 70 corrective actions, including tighter oversight of budgeting and spending. Addiction Treatment Leadership: Addiction Recovery Care in Louisa named a new CEO after leadership changes tied to legal trouble, aiming to stabilize operations in Kentucky’s behavioral health market.