In veto message, Beshear cites warning that budget bill would force cutbacks on KY courts

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: April 14, 2026

Words: 841

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Decrying what he characterized as underfunding and unfunded mandates, Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday issued line-item vetoes on budget bills passed by the General Assembly.

Beshear’s vetoes include judicial branch allocations the chief justice has warned would not be enough to keep all court services running.

Lawmakers return to Frankfort Tuesday and Wednesday to wrap up the 2026 legislative session. During that time, the Republican supermajority can override the Democratic governor’s vetoes.

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