Tag: budget_surplus

• Gov. Beshear Reverses Medicaid Cuts, Boosts Key Services with $781 Million Surplus

  22 Jul 2026 5:20 p.m. · Source: Kentucky Governor's Office

  Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is utilizing over $781 million in unexpected state funds to reverse Medicaid cuts, increase funding for Michelle P. Waiver slots and senior meals, and restore the Road Fund, citing strong economic performance.

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• Kentucky Achieves Budget Surplus, Property Tax Decrease, and Significant Development Milestones

  16 Jul 2026 2:05 p.m. · Source: Kentucky Governor's Office

  Kentucky reports its seventh consecutive budget surplus and a property tax rate decrease. Governor Beshear also highlighted economic development, federal grants for infrastructure, new affordable housing, and expanded public health services.

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• Virginia Reports Nearly $1 Billion Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Surplus

  14 Jul 2026 1:12 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

  Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced a $936.3 million general fund surplus for Fiscal Year 2026, with revenues growing 6.7%. The surplus will fund education, healthcare, and public safety, reflecting sound budgeting and a cautious approach to volatile revenue streams.

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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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