One-time spending plan paves way for EKU medical school and more KY education projects

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: April 9, 2026

Words: 1,041

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Eastern Kentucky University is set to get about $50 million to move it closer to accreditation for a future osteopathic medicine school.

The university has been seeking the financial support from the Kentucky General Assembly for a few years. Before lawmakers adjourned last week for the veto period, they unveiled $1.7 billion in one-time spending over the biennium in House Bill 900.

The package includes $42 million in the 2026-27 fiscal year …

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