AI Data Centers & Power Demand: Easton-based TeraWulf says Anthropic signed a $19B lease for a Kentucky AI data center campus in Hawesville, targeting about 401 MW of IT load and phased buildout through early 2028—another signal that electricity and permitting will keep driving Kentucky’s growth debates. Tourism & Jobs: Gov. Andy Beshear reports Kentucky State Parks generated $1.1B in economic impact in 2024, supporting 8,600 jobs, with 9.3M visitors and hundreds of millions in direct spending. Corporate Leadership: Brown-Forman, Louisville’s spirits giant, announced CEO Lawson Whiting will retire after nearly 30 years, with a board-led search for his successor. Legal & Public Safety: Families of a Louisville UPS Flight 2976 victim filed suit alleging UPS and Boeing put profits over people; separately, families in the Old National Bank mass shooting case press on motions tied to River City Firearms. Local Governance: A La Grange resident challenged the city finance director’s CPA credentials and raised questions about audit staffing and licensing rules. Politics & Transparency: Gov. Beshear ordered flags at half-staff for Sen. Lindsey Graham, while McConnell’s health update continues to draw scrutiny from Kentucky leaders. Cyber/Consumer Policy: Kentucky is among states seeking up to $1.4T from Meta over claims Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict children. Workforce/Community: Beshear’s senior adviser Rocky Adkins left the administration, with reports pointing to a governor’s run.