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Kentucky Achieves Seventh Consecutive Budget Surplus, Governor Urges Funding Restoration

10 Jul 2026 2:22 p.m. · Source: Kentucky Governor's Office

Kentucky reports its seventh straight budget surplus for FY26, exceeding estimates by $476.6 million. Governor Beshear calls on the General Assembly to use the unexpected revenue to restore funding for critical state programs.

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