College & Career Access: Maine’s public universities will start awarding up to eight college credits for high school microcredentials, aiming to make degree paths feel more reachable. Immigration & Education: The Justice Department sued Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington over in-state tuition for immigrants without legal status, adding to a growing federal push against state policies. Public Safety & Civil Rights: ICE approved a $16.7 million, no-bid purchase of 6,000 electric shock gloves from a Kentucky-based firm, drawing fresh backlash from civil rights groups and lawmakers. Local Culture & Community: Paducah’s second annual Oscar Devereaux Micheaux Black Film, Art, and Books Festival kicks off Aug. 28 at Maiden Alley Cinema. Arts in the Bluegrass: Kentucky Shakespeare returns to Hopkinsville for “Much Ado About Nothing” on Sept. 28 at the Greenway Amphitheatre, with picnic-and-costume friendly pre-show plans. Health & Equity: UofL Health opened the $25 million Brown Cancer Center at South Hospital in Bullitt County to bring rural Kentuckians closer to treatment. Parenting & Everyday Savings: The Kentucky Kids Consignment Sale is running in Paducah Aug. 27–29, helping families stretch budgets with discounted kids’ items.