Data Centers & Local Control: Bullitt County put a 12-month moratorium on new data center proposals while it drafts rules over water and power strain; nearby communities are also pushing back, including Campbellsburg’s city council moving to refuse data center applications/permits for a temporary period. Food Safety & Agriculture: The CDC and FDA widened the Cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce, now reaching nine states including Kentucky, with nearly 2,000 reported infections linked to the Taylor Farms/Taco Bell cluster; Taylor Farms says it’s paused central Mexico iceberg lettuce sourcing and issued broader recalls “out of an abundance of caution.” Kentucky Roads & Construction: KYTC is set to start a multi-year Lafayette Road (KY 107) project in Christian County at Lovers Lane, adding turning lanes and improving sight lines, with closures expected to run into 2027. Hemp Policy: Kentucky hemp farmers are bracing for a Nov. 12 federal change that could reclassify many products as Schedule I, while a bipartisan “Lawful Hemp Protection Act” would create a national regulatory framework and adjust THC limits. Energy/Travel Infrastructure: A $6.8M Scott County I-75 rest area upgrade begins Monday, expanding truck parking and lighting with limited access during construction. Workforce & Industry Education: CREF’s executive director Brandon Eckenrode stepped down July 17, with the foundation’s collision repair education mission and programs continuing.