Beshear criticizes finalized GOP state budget as underfunding Medicaid, other needs
Osborne says the criticisms of the budget are “political theatre”
Budget
Statement from the Kentucky Court of Justice about the Judicial Branch budget
Facts and figures re the impact of the Lege’s budget on the courts
GOP-controlled KY legislature gives final passage to $31 billion executive branch budget
Finalized budget bills are passed without being made publicly available online
Dolly Parton reading program targeted in backdoor Kentucky budget move
Would cut state support from 50% to 33% and force local program members to come up with the rest
Senate Repubs pass their version of budget, restore funds to public universities
Some leaders still have questions about university spending — particularly at Kentucky State University
Senate proposes to ease some House reductions, but austere budget reflects recent tax cuts
A statement from Jason Bailey, Ky Policy Executive Director
General Assembly should fix underfunding of school transportation this session
Haven’t fully funded it (as required by law) for 20 years
Ky Policy statement on the House passage of the budget bill
“The only reason to make that choice is to attempt to hit the triggers allowing for more income tax cuts.”
‘Needs, not wants’: GOP-controlled KY House passes ‘restrained’ state spending plan
GOP refuses to consider Democratic amendments to fund housing, school employee raises
Health insurance cap is removed, but budget proposal still falls short for KY families
Dems: State’s affordability crises remains largely unaddressed
Coalition calls for a budget that puts Kentuckians over cuts
Even with improvements, HB 500 is still flawed
KY Repubs issue subpoenas to Beshear administration for budget information
Beshear spox says subpoenas are a “stunt with no merit.”
House Democrats unveil seven budget proposals, responding to widespread alarm over Republican plan
“With more than a billion dollars in General Fund revenue left unbudgeted, Kentucky has the capacity to ease pressure on families right now.”
Analyzing the health care cut for state and school employees in the proposed state budget
KyPolicy has done a deep dive, and the results are disturbing.
Jason Bailey interview, plus Beshear clashes with Republicans
A good discussion about the proposed budget, including the increase for healthcare costs for state workers
