Budget bill advances out of Kentucky Senate; chambers will now meet to discuss compromise

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As we near the end of the 2026 session of the Kentucky General Assembly, the Senate has officially dropped their version of a budget, and it includes possible spending cuts but makes allowances for spending in other areas. The Senate’s $31 billion budget proposal is similar to the House budget in several ways, but it also differs in many others, including passage of a $810 million in one-time spending. Speaking with WHOP News on the matter, Sena…

Senate restores funds to public universities in budget proposal

FRANKFORT — Senate Republicans reversed House cuts to higher education and slightly increased funding for Kentucky’s public universities and colleges in their version of the state budget proposal, but some lawmakers still have questions about universities’ spending habits.

Budget bill advances out of Kentucky Senate; chambers will now meet to discuss compromise

The Senate version of the bill appropriates $31 billion over the next two years, which is more than the House version.

Senate Passes Two-Year Budget Plan, Sends Proposal Back to House

The Kentucky Senate has unanimously approved its version of the state’s two-year executive branch budget, and returned it to the House for further consideration. The Senate proposal continues funding for major state responsibilities, including education, health care, pensions, and public safety. It also maintains substantial reserve levels, including approximately $3.9 billion in the Budget Reserve Trust Fund prior to any one-time allocations. T…