Beshear’s ‘Pre-K for All’ meets concerns from some key GOP budget-writers

By: Liam Niemeyer

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: February 3, 2026

Words: 862

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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FRANKFORT — Some key Republican House lawmakers voiced concerns about Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s proposed “Pre-K for All,” citing potential costs to taxpayers and the effects of the competition on private child care providers.

Sam Flynn, executive director of the Team Kentucky Pre-K for All Program, told state lawmakers Tuesday that expanding preschool access would provide parents a place for their kids that is safe, educational and that will “prepare those kids for the educational …

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