Invasive Species Fight: Kentucky agencies are continuing a nonstop campaign against kudzu in Eastern Kentucky, using herbicide spraying (including drones) and follow-up mixes because the vine can grow up to a foot per day and can push into forest edges and kill trees. Public Safety on Water: Kentucky State Police rolled out a new Metal Shark 23 Relentless patrol boat, bought with FEMA Port Security grant funding, to speed up responses to water rescues, flooding, and extreme weather; the vessel includes thermal imaging and side-scan sonar for search operations. Nuclear Energy for Resilience: The U.S. Army’s Janus program selected five vendors for nuclear microreactors at major bases, including Fort Campbell in Kentucky, aiming to keep critical power running even if the civilian grid fails. Local Governance & Climate Policy: Gov. Andy Beshear said he opposes Kentucky’s long-running sales and use tax exemptions for in-state data centers, arguing wealthy companies don’t need incentives and pushing for rollbacks. Wildlife & Land Management: Kentucky’s kudzu push comes as the state also prepares for fall hunting seasons, with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife gearing up for what’s next.