Frankfort & Kentucky Economy: Target’s first Franklin County store is now open, anchoring the $150M Paddocks of Frankfort mixed-use project and bringing about 200 jobs at the site, with broader projections of 1,085 permanent jobs and $28M in annual wages. Medicaid Pressure: Kentuckians with disabilities and advocates rallied in Frankfort over a looming 4% Medicaid waiver reimbursement cut, warning it threatens services and provider stability starting Aug. 1. War Powers in Congress: The U.S. House narrowly passed a nonbinding resolution to halt Iran war powers, with Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie among four Republicans voting with Democrats; the Senate blocked a similar measure. Data & Elections Fight: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro joined a lawsuit challenging Trump administration efforts to pressure states into sharing raw voter data tied to disaster aid. Local Public Safety: Elsmere’s Norfolk Southern bridge weight limit was cut from 27 tons to 13, raising concerns about slower emergency response routes. Health & Food Safety: A Taco Bell cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce continues to hit Indiana, Kentucky and nearby states, with FDA warnings and a $1 lettuce-free menu push. Business/Utilities: PPL Corporation signed the White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge, saying data centers should pay their fair share without shifting costs onto existing customers in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Corrections: Barren County jail staff got a new Aramark “Micro Market” break room vending setup for employees.