Tariff Lawsuit Hits Kentucky: A coalition of 25 states, including Kentucky, sued the Trump administration in federal court over new forced-labor tariffs on the EU and nearly 60 countries, arguing the move exceeds legal authority and is meant to recreate duties courts already struck down—Kentucky is named among the plaintiffs seeking to block the tariffs and get refunds. Frankfort Data-Center Debate: Kentucky’s push to attract data centers via tax breaks is colliding with public-protection concerns, after lawmakers advanced incentives but struggled to pass rules meant to stop utility costs from being shifted onto non-data-center customers. Fancy Farm Politics: Kentucky’s 2027 governor chatter stayed hot at the Fancy Farm Picnic as Secretary of State Michael Adams backed U.S. Rep. James Comer and urged Republicans to avoid a messy primary. McConnell Vacancy Fight: Kentucky leaders traded barbs over what happens if Sen. Mitch McConnell’s seat becomes vacant, with Beshear saying a key election deadline has “no legal impact.” Local Business & Community: Elkton unveiled new signage for the John E. Walton Business Park, funded by a state grant, while Graves County honored business owner Blake Kendall with the Pioneer Award at Fancy Farm. Health Care Trust Push: A bipartisan toolkit backed by former Gov. Steve Beshear urges rebuilding trust between elected officials and public health leaders after COVID-era damage. UK Faculty Recognition: Four University of Kentucky faculty members were named 2026-27 SEC Academic Leadership Development Program fellows.