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Education Policy: Kentucky has officially opted into the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, letting residents redirect part of their federal taxes to fund K-12 scholarships starting Jan. 1, 2027. Courts & Public Safety: A Danville man, Marcus “Slim” McKinney, was sentenced to life in prison for his role in a 2023 overdose death tied to a drug conspiracy. Tech & Kids Online: Kentucky is part of a coalition of states suing Meta over claims Facebook and Instagram were designed to harm children, with testimony underway in a landmark trial. Local Housing Permitting: Cities are turning to AI to speed up housing approvals by catching incomplete applications, as new federal funding targets faster permitting. Kentucky Economy & Data Centers: Kentucky leaders are debating how to handle the AI data center boom, with concerns about community impact and infrastructure. Weather & Disasters: McCracken County saw a rare “quake-nado” mix of storms, a 2.5 quake, and an EF-1 tornado warning. Local Government: Graves County schools set a proposed 2027 tax rate, while Hartford police canceled plans for Flock cameras after community concerns.

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