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PJM gets green light to push data centers onto back-up power during heat wave
The nation’s largest electricity grid — which includes Maryland, Washington D.C, and a dozen other states — received a green light from the Trump administration on Tuesday to require data centers and other large customers to turn on back-up generators during this week’s heatwave. The order, signed by U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright,…
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States gird for new Medicaid ‘medically frail’ rule
State Medicaid agencies are concerned that many sick and disabled enrollees will lose their coverage because the Trump administration is narrowing the definition of who is “medically frail” enough to get an exemption from new work requirements. Under the tax and spending law President Donald Trump signed a year ago, states that have expanded…
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GGP Committee set to hear short-term rental update, Blue Sky plan
The General Government and Planning Committee meets Wednesday to hear updates on short-term rental enforcement, approve the Blue Sky Small Area Plan for an industrial area near I-75, and consider other planning initiatives.
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Families, Providers Fear Impacts of Impending Medicaid Cuts
Families, Providers Fear Impacts of Impending Medicaid Cuts By: Alena Noakes Source: Wave 3 The post Families, Providers Fear Impacts of Impending Medicaid Cuts appeared first on Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.
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End of Biden-Era Save Plan Among Federal Student Loan Changes Coming July 1
End of Biden-Era Save Plan Among Federal Student Loan Changes Coming July 1 By: Drew Amman Source: Lex 18 The post End of Biden-Era Save Plan Among Federal Student Loan Changes Coming July 1 appeared first on Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.
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How Kentucky’s Rainy Day Fund Showered Nearly $2b on Towns, Counties
How Kentucky’s Rainy Day Fund Showered Nearly $2b on Towns, Counties By: McKenna Horsely Source: Kentucky Lantern The post How Kentucky’s Rainy Day Fund Showered Nearly $2b on Towns, Counties appeared first on Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.
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Kentucky Medicaid Cuts Leave Providers, Families Scrambling
Kentucky Medicaid Cuts Leave Providers, Families Scrambling By: Eran Hami Source: Spectrum News 1 The post Kentucky Medicaid Cuts Leave Providers, Families Scrambling appeared first on Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.
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Work Eligibility Restrictions Cut Kentucky Snap Benefits for 11k Children, Analysts Say
Work Eligibility Restrictions Cut Kentucky Snap Benefits for 11k Children, Analysts Say By: Corey Elam Source: Fox 56 News The post Work Eligibility Restrictions Cut Kentucky Snap Benefits for 11k Children, Analysts Say appeared first on Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.
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Food Stamp Work Rules Don’t Increase Employment, Researchers Say
Food Stamp Work Rules Don’t Increase Employment, Researchers Say By: Taylor Sisk Source: Daily Yonder The post Food Stamp Work Rules Don’t Increase Employment, Researchers Say appeared first on Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.
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University of Kentucky approves record $9.6B budget for 2026-27
The University of Kentucky has approved a record $9.6 billion budget for 2026-27, its largest ever, driven primarily by healthcare expansion and investments in student support and workforce growth.