Education & Workforce: CPE expanded Futuriti.org with a new Program & Pathway Finder to help Kentucky students connect local career and technical education classes to future jobs and further schooling. State Budget: Kentucky’s 2026 fiscal year ended with a $320.6 million General Fund surplus over the original budget and $476.6 million above the December forecast, driven by stronger-than-expected economic growth. Severe Weather: Tornadoes and record flooding battered parts of the East, with Kentucky damage reports and NWS surveys underway after confirmed tornadoes, including in Owen County. Public Safety: A Kentucky man was arrested in Evansville after a suspected drunken-driving crash and an alleged fight with officers. Health Watch: CDC says cyclosporiasis cases hit a record high, with Kentucky tied to a broader outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce; officials urge caution with produce. Politics: Rocky Adkins officially launched his 2027 Kentucky governor bid, pitching himself as a “fighter” focused on affordability, schools, and healthcare. Local Government: LaRue County approved FY27 resolutions including road funding, disaster grant services, and a 911 board grant for upgrades. Business/Tech: indiPDF 2.0 launched as a $35 one-time-purchase privacy-first PDF editor adding redaction and digital signatures.