Medicaid Pressure on Disability Services: Dozens of Kentuckians with disabilities, families and advocates packed Frankfort to warn lawmakers about a looming 4% Medicaid cut tied to waiver reimbursement reductions starting Aug. 1, calling it a threat to care and pushing for action on waiver waitlists. Election Claims and GOP Pushback: President Donald Trump’s primetime speech alleging election vulnerabilities and China-linked interference drew criticism even from some Republicans, as the White House and allies press the SAVE Act amid Senate roadblocks. Opioid Settlement Money—Slow Roll in Kentucky: Kentucky local governments are still sorting out how to spend opioid settlement funds, with spending limited so far and rules steering money toward prevention, treatment and recovery support. Cyclospora Outbreak Hits Kentucky: Health officials say the “explosive diarrhea” parasite Cyclospora is spreading, with Kentucky among states tied to a lettuce-linked investigation; officials warn people can be reinfected and that standard stool tests may miss it. Taco Bell Lettuce Alert: FDA and CDC actions focus on shredded iceberg lettuce from a Mexico supplier used by certain Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia. Ghost Gun Verdict in Kentucky: A Louisville-area jury ordered Husky Armory to pay more than $104 million after a teen’s death tied to an online ghost gun kit, and the company’s website reportedly vanished shortly after the verdict. Local Roads Fix in Harlan: Harlan is set to receive emergency LARP funds for downtown road repairs, including Railroad Street, Poplar Terrace and Canyon Drive. Data Center Protest in Kentucky: A national day of protest against data centers is planned this weekend, with five Kentucky rallies urging officials to protect local water and resources. Veterans Housing in Shelbyville: Veterans Rural Outreach opened its doors to homeless veterans across several counties, using six tiny homes and strict eligibility rules to provide transitional housing and support.