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Youth Social Media Lawsuit: Meta heads to a major federal trial this week as Kentucky and other states argue Facebook and Instagram were engineered to keep kids hooked, with prosecutors seeking massive damages and platform changes. Surveillance & Privacy: Kentucky’s license plate camera law is now in effect, but a U.S. Supreme Court warning on cell-location privacy puts the state’s surveillance approach under a harsher constitutional spotlight. Data Centers & Power Costs: Residents across Kentucky are pushing back on proposed data centers, citing fears of electricity bills that could top $1,000 a month, while Gov. Andy Beshear moves to set rules aimed at limiting community harm. Hemp Policy: U.S. Sen. Rand Paul backs a one-month delay on a federal hemp ban but says lawmakers still need a workable long-term fix for Kentucky farmers. Energy Planning: AG Russell Coleman appointed two coal-linked executives to Kentucky’s Energy Planning and Inventory Commission, shaping how the state evaluates its energy future. Farm Bill Uncertainty: Farm leaders warn the Farm Bill’s failure to advance in the Senate Agriculture Committee could leave farmers stuck with rising costs and no clear plan. Food Safety: Kentucky is among states affected by expanding jalapeño-related recalls tied to salmonella concerns. Storm Recovery: Duke Energy reports tens of thousands of customers without power in Greater Cincinnati and northern Kentucky after severe storms. Supply Chain: GE Appliances will expand U.S. semiconductor sourcing by increasing Texas Instruments chips for its Louisville appliance plant.

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Indiana pushback against Kentucky bridge project heats up

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