37 municipalities request Beshear’s gas tax reduction after KY lawmakers question the move

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: June 11, 2026

Words: 622

Last Updated: 11 hours, 26 minutes ago

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said 37 local governments have requested the state continue reducing the gasoline sales tax in their areas by 10 cents after a Wednesday night deadline through June 30.

Beshear, a Democrat, said in his Thursday press conference that some cities and counties withdrew their requests ahead of the deadline. Some Republican lawmakers have previously criticized the move, arguing it could cost the state tax dollars.

“The pressure that …

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