AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJCPS Audit Fallout: Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball released a special examination of Jefferson County Public Schools, saying the district lacked a cohesive plan, ran budget shortfalls for years, and fostered a “culture of fear” with retaliation concerns—sparking calls for clearer goals, stronger teaching support, and better oversight. Medicaid Work Requirements Fight: Kentucky Attorney General Charity Clark joined a coalition suing the Trump administration over Medicaid work requirements for the medically frail, arguing the rule unlawfully tightens exemptions and could cut off coverage for vulnerable Kentuckians. Opioid Settlement Spending: A new report finds most Kentucky opioid settlement money is still unspent, with only about 10% of funds allocated between Dec. 2022 and June 30, 2025 actually spent, raising questions about local planning and follow-through. Economic Development & Jobs: The state’s chief recruiter urged local leaders to align on job growth, while the Lincoln Trail Workforce Development Board won a three-year grant to help nearly 300 laid-off workers retrain and get back to work. Frankfort Business & Community: Coca Craft Coffee Roasters opened downtown with a ribbon cutting, adding a shared small-business space in Frankfort. Local Notes: Erlanger’s 41018 was named Kentucky’s most stressful zip code for parents, and Frankfort’s Bluegrass Festival returns July 11-12 with free, multi-stage performances.
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