College Sports Policy: The Protect College Sports Act is nearing a Senate vote, with Big Ten and SEC backing and provisions that could reshape transfers, conference expansion, coach departures, and revenue sharing. Agriculture & Trade: California’s Proposition 12 pork rules are pushing Kentucky farms to weigh higher costs and production changes to keep selling into the Golden State. Early Childhood Education: A new study finds fewer kids in Kentucky’s state-funded preschool, with leaders pointing to access limits even as classroom enrollment may not feel like a drop. State Services: Kentucky State Treasurer Mark Metcalf’s unclaimed property outreach in Lyon County highlighted more than $700,000 available for residents to recover. Local Economy & Jobs: Cornbread Hemp opened in Louisville while warning a federal ban could hit hemp-derived products unless Congress acts. Health Watch: Cyclospora-linked illness continues to spread, with a major salad chain closing after the outbreak hurt demand. Politics: Kentucky’s Fancy Farm brought sharp jabs across party lines, while a Senate committee is set to vote on holding Anthony Fauci in contempt. Energy/Industry: Ascend Elements reached a $7.5M settlement with the DOJ over alleged inflated DOE reimbursement claims tied to an EV battery project in Hopkinsville. Education Access: ECTC will hold Express Enrollment for classes starting Aug. 17. Sports & Culture: Churchill Downs and NYRA plan a new three-year-old championship series starting in 2027.