AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoKentucky Politics & Health Transparency: U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s monthslong hospitalization and his delayed updates are still driving backlash in Frankfort and beyond, with Gov. Andy Beshear saying Kentuckians deserved more reassurance and GOP lawmakers pushing back on the governor’s role. Federal Economy: Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faced lawmakers after the latest CPI showed inflation up 3.5% year over year, promising to “follow the data” as he tries to cool prices. Consumer & Privacy: Kentucky and other states are getting paid after 23andMe’s 2023 genetic data breach, with multistate settlements totaling $18 million from the bankruptcy trustee plus a separate $46.75 million class-action deal. Public Health: Cyclospora outbreaks linked to multiple states, including Kentucky, are expected to continue through August as officials hunt for the source. Local Governance: Madison County Fiscal Court heard pushback over an industrial site on Lexington Road. State Law Updates: More than 100 new Kentucky laws took effect this week, including changes touching schools, criminal justice, concealed carry, and consumer protection.
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