Central Ky. Politics: A new Lexington Herald-Leader poll finds the 6th Congressional District race dead even, with Ralph Alvarado and Zach Dembo tied at 47% and 6% undecided, as the campaign heads toward Nov. 3. Farm Bill & Rural Economy: Kentucky ag leaders are pushing for a Farm Bill after the Senate Agriculture Committee stalled progress, warning farmers face uncertainty and rising costs. Data Centers & Power Costs: Residents in Hancock County are fighting a proposed TeraWulf data center, saying electricity bills could top $1,000 a month, while the company touts jobs and tax revenue. Energy Policy: Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration and state energy planning efforts keep moving, including appointments to EPIC’s executive committee with deep coal ties. Local Government: Caldwell County’s judicial center project is advancing after the PDB selected a construction manager, while Nelson County faces delays setting its tax rate due to slow property assessments. Education: JCPS is updating more than 200 policies to comply with new Kentucky laws affecting superintendent authority, staff misconduct rules, and classroom requirements. Courts & Tech: Meta is set for a major trial tied to claims it made Facebook and Instagram addictive for children, with Kentucky among the states leading the case.