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 through the end of the 2027 fiscal year, after hundreds of residents rallied over impacts to Medicaid waivers. Storm Damage & Road Closures: Wednesday night storms brought closures and outages across south central Kentucky, with KYTC reporting U.S. 62 closed in Carlisle County due to high water and a blocked detour route from downed trees and power lines. Weather Twist in Western Kentucky: Western Kentucky also reported a surprise earthquake (USGS magnitude 2.3) felt near the Illinois-Kentucky border as storms and possible tornado activity left damage and power outages. Meta Child-Safety Trial: A Kentucky-involved lawsuit against Meta continues as a former Meta engineer testified that Instagram used a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach for kids under 13, with critics alleging profits beat safety. Universal Pre-K Expands in Glasgow: Kentucky’s universal pre-K pilot is bringing more 4-year-olds to Glasgow Independent Schools, aiming to boost kindergarten readiness while helping parents work. Education Updates: New Kentucky education bills are rolling out, including school bus cameras and other discipline and instruction changes, with districts saying much of it builds on work already underway. Public Health Watch: Kentucky health officials confirm a measles outbreak reaching its highest level in decades, urging vaccination. Local Win & Community Events: Shepherdsville’s mayor joined a library giveaway drawing tickets to “The Outsiders,” rewarding patrons for checking out books.