KY gov announces foster care, Medicaid reimbursement, other program cuts

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: June 4, 2026

Words: 858

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Several social service programs in Kentucky are about to see cuts and reductions, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday.

Beshear, a Democrat, blamed the cuts on the two-year state budget passed by the Republican-controlled General Assembly this year.

“I repeatedly warned the General Assembly about the painful impacts that would be felt from their budget cuts or failure to increase funding for services that cost more every year, or where there are more families …

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