Medicaid Relief in Frankfort: Gov. Andy Beshear says Kentucky will use a $255 million budget surplus to stop a planned 4% cut to Medicaid reimbursement rates, delaying any reductions through the end of fiscal year 2027 and also funding senior meals and Michelle P. Waiver slots, after hundreds of residents rallied against the cuts. State Oversight Focus: Kentucky lawmakers are leaning into their oversight role, reviewing state contracts, regulations, tech spending, and Medicaid operations through statutory committee meetings. Meta Trial Hits Kentucky: In a landmark federal case, Kentucky AG Russell Coleman is part of a multi-state push against Meta over claims Instagram and Facebook were designed to be addictive for kids under 13, with testimony alleging “don’t ask, don’t tell” safety priorities. Public Health Watch: Kentucky health officials report a measles outbreak at its highest level in decades, urging vaccination as cases rise. Local Transportation: Overnight lane closures start Friday on I-64 in Franklin County for pavement marker and rumble strip work tied to a broader resurfacing project. Community & Safety: A Bardstown Road improvement plan would add sidewalks and a single-lane roundabout near Douglass Boulevard, drawing mixed reactions from businesses and neighbors.