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What to Expect in Education as Kentucky Lawmakers Return to Frankfort
Lawmakers face a $156 million deficit but remain confident with $13 billion discretionary funds; priorities include housing, livable wages, education, and Medicaid reforms.
- TUESDAY, the Kentucky General Assembly convened in Frankfort in a temporary structure next to the Capitol Annex after workers finished final touches less than 24 hours earlier.
- Setting a new two-year spending plan is the central task for lawmakers, as Democrat and Republican leaders also plan to address housing, livable wages, education and Medicaid.
- Fiscal debate centers on projected shortfalls versus reserves and revenue outlook, with Senate Democrats citing a $156 million deficit and $180 million SNAP cost shift, while Republican leaders highlight $13 billion in discretionary funds, nearly $4 billion reserve, and $131 million exceeded projections.
- Lawmakers adopted routine rules on day one and several bills were filed Monday, including minimum wage increase and Phone Down Kentucky Act, while Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear will present his budget priorities Wednesday.
- The temporary chambers do not include a public gallery, so the public will rely on viewing rooms in the Capitol Annex or livestreams, as Capitol renovations likely last three legislative sessions.
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