Medical Cannabis Expansion: Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order expanding Kentucky’s medical cannabis qualifying conditions from 6 to 21, with advocates saying it will broaden access for chronic pain and mental health needs. Public Safety Tech Upgrade: Kentucky is moving to Next Generation 911 across all 117 call centers, adding faster, more accurate routing and allowing voice, text, photos, and video from compatible devices. Driver Licensing Modernization: All 35 regional driver licensing offices are closed during a transition to a new KINDL licensing platform, with limited walk-in hours after reopening. Data Centers & Local Concerns: Louisville University launched a community webinar series on data centers after a temporary moratorium, weighing jobs and tax benefits against water, power, pollution, and space impacts. EV Charging Buildout: Kentucky issued a new request for proposals to expand fast-charging access statewide, aiming to fill gaps in both rural and urban areas. Work Zones Speed Cameras: Kentucky’s pilot camera-assisted speed enforcement in highway work zones is showing promising results, using solar-powered cameras and on-site officers for citations. Rural Tech & Health Abroad: Kentucky nonprofit WaterStep is supporting Ebola response efforts in Congo, focusing on safe water and sanitation where vaccines aren’t available. Policy & Lobbying Watch: New state records show nearly $13.77 million spent lobbying during the 2026 session, including major attention on child care and data centers.