AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMedicaid Relief in Frankfort: Gov. Andy Beshear says Kentucky will use a $255 million budget surplus to stop a planned 4% cut to Medicaid reimbursement rates, delaying any reductions through the fiscal year ending June 2027, and also funding the senior meal program and Michelle P. Waiver slots after hundreds rallied at the Capitol. Health Policy Clash: Kentucky Health and Family Services Sec. Steven Stack’s office says there’s “no evidence” behind a Trump vaccine order that would split combo shots like MMR into separate injections, urging families to keep following state recommendations. Immigration Enforcement Locally: Louisville asylum seeker Armelle Bondonga was taken into ICE custody after a marriage-based immigration interview, according to her attorney, who says she complied with the process and has no criminal history. Local Economy & Services: Med Center Health dedicated its $119 million High Street Tower for Women’s and Children’s services, including labor and delivery, postpartum care, and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Education & Taxes: Kentucky school districts must follow a new two-meeting process for setting tax rates under HB 757, with deadlines now tighter for districts. Food Safety: Walmart-linked Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits were recalled over possible listeria contamination, affecting 29 states.
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