US EditionGov. Andy Beshear Delivers State of the Commonwealth Address
- On Jan. 7, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear delivered the State of the Commonwealth address and introduced his 2026-2028 two-year state budget centering on fully funding Medicaid and investing $150 million in affordable housing and universal pre-K for 4-year-olds.
- To address lost federal support, Gov. Andy Beshear proposed $100 million to help with rising health insurance costs and SNAP cuts affecting 70,000 Kentuckians.
- The proposal includes $159 million for teacher raises, $50 million for Kentucky food banks, a $75 million utility-assistance fund, and nearly $200 million for economic development projects.
- With a Republican supermajority in control, the budget faces scrutiny as the General Assembly has until April 15 to approve the plan, and GOP leaders express caution about universal pre-K.
- Beyond immediate spending, Beshear's last budget seeks a $159 million fund for rural hospitals facing Medicaid cuts, affecting Kentucky's 114,000 SNAP recipients, as he called it his 'last Budget address in this job.
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Beshear says Kentucky remains strong amid national challenges in State of the Commonwealth address - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News
FRANKFORT, Ky., (KBSI) — Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky’s economy and communities remain strong despite national challenges as he delivered his seventh State of the Commonwealth address and final budget proposal Wednesday night. Beshear told lawmakers and residents that while the state is performing well, Kentuckians face new economic and social pressures that require decisive action. He said state leaders have a responsibility to “reignite and…
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Beshear SOC and budget address
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – During his annual State of the Commonwealth address Wednesday evening, Gov. Andy Beshear reported, “The state of the Commonwealth remains strong; but our people, our Commonwealth and our country are facing serious new challenges, and it’s our job to meet this moment.” He noted that for the first time in his lifetime, a large portion of the American public is questioning one of the most important foundations of our country: …
Gov. Beshear talks Medicaid, PreK for All, the American dream in his final budget address | NewsRadio 1230 AM/99.3 FM | Hopkinsville's News Leader | Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Wednesday marked Andy Beshear final budget proposal as governor of Kentucky, and it carried with it big goals and ideals, as the Kentucky General Assembly begins the process of constructing a state budget. During a budget address and a State of Commonwealth Address Wednesday night, Governor Beshear highlighted his continued commitment to PreK for All initiative, increasing economic development even further, bringing in more affordable housing a…
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WKDZ RadioBeshear's 'State Of The Commonwealth' Brings Budget Perspective
Governor Andy Beshear’s seventh “State of the Commonwealth” and final budget address was delivered in new confines Wednesday evening in Frankfort — a packed lobby of the Thomas D. Clark Center For Kentucky History. A multi-year renovation of the state capitol well underway, Beshear spoke on major hopes for the Commonwealth over the next two years, including increased economic development, more job creation, continued affordable housing and disas…
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