AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMedicaid Rescue: Gov. Andy Beshear says Kentucky will use unexpected surplus funds to prevent a looming 4% Medicaid cut, committing about $255M to keep services steady while lawmakers still face long-term Medicaid funding work ahead. New State Rules: More than 100 Kentucky laws that passed this session took effect July 15, including changes touching schools, concealed carry, gaming, first responders, criminal justice, and consumer protection. Frankfort Education Tax Credit: Kentucky opted into the 2025 “One Big Beautiful Bill” scholarship tax credit, with Secretary of State Michael Adams signing paperwork and setting up rules for scholarship-granting organizations. Hemp Products Ahead of Federal Ban: U.S. Rep. Andy Barr is backing a bipartisan plan to regulate intoxicating hemp-derived products (THC-containing edibles and beverages) with age limits and FDA-set limits as a federal ban approaches. Local Economy & Tourism: Marshall County fiscal court heard tourism data showing 2025 visitor impact at about $88M, with weather blamed for a slight dip from 2024. Public Safety Contract Crackdown: Lyon County Sheriff Brent White warns storm-damage scams, pointing to new state rules requiring contractor registration through the attorney general’s office. Senate Scrutiny: Mitch McConnell’s 39-day absence is raising Senate rule questions after his prolonged hospitalization.
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