Kentucky’s budget process was basically: TRUST US

By: Jennifer A. Jackson

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: April 22, 2026

Words: 558

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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Kentuckians have a right to expect the state budget is designed and changed in ways the public can participate in. This year, that did not happen. The processes behind two main budget bills, House Bill 500 and House Bill 900 were compressed and passed with little to no public input.

HB 500, the critically important KY state budget bill, is the clearest example. The bill was introduced Jan. 27 in the House, …

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