Coal & Energy Policy: The Trump administration announced $850 million for coal plant modernization and new coal generation, using Defense Production Act authority—an effort aimed at grid reliability that critics call an unnecessary subsidy. Drinking Water: Kentucky’s 2025 Drinking Water Compliance Report says public systems met Safe Drinking Water Act requirements at a high rate, with most violations tied to monitoring and reporting. Solar Expansion: Lexington’s Solarize program is expanding to nearby counties with a 20% discount on parts and installation, while warning residents about solar scams. Wildlife & Conservation: The Louisville Zoo welcomed three endangered Amur tiger cubs—its first tiger births in more than two decades—while an Eastern Kentucky whip-poor-will study tracks why the birds’ songs may be fading. Water & Public Health Politics: Kentucky and other GOP attorneys general are urging the EPA to treat the abortion pill mifepristone as a water contaminant, despite experts saying there’s no clear harm to water systems. Local Water/Heat Risk: Severe storms and record-breaking heat are already hitting parts of the U.S., including Kentucky, raising risks for flooding and dangerous temperatures. Community Climate/Infrastructure: Paducah held nuclear-readiness education meetings as it seeks state designation, emphasizing local questions and decision-making. Data Centers & Water Use: Warren County advanced data center rules that include distance limits and closed-loop cooling requirements to reduce water demand.