Kentucky legislature prepares to craft next state budget

Kentucky legislature prepares to craft next state budget

Ahead of the session’s start, the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy has released a report to inform people about what is set to be discussed.

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Soon, the gavel will hammer at the state capitol in Frankfort, as the Kentucky General Assembly gathers for the 2026 session—and they’ll have a lot to tackle when they get there. The main thing on the agenda is a two-year spending plan, and Governor Andy Beshear is actually calling for spending cuts in the face of a funding shortfall of roughly $156 million. Speaking with WHOP News, Representative Walker Thomas says he’s actually glad to see suc…