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Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Lexington

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Beshear Signs Bill Unlocking $100M for KY Flood Recovery

Gov. Andy Beshear has signed legislation doubling state disaster relief to $100 million, targeting flood-ravaged communities in western Kentucky's Jackson Purchase. The move consolidates funds from prior reserves, offering immediate aid to areas still rebuilding from 2025 deluges. Senate President Robert Stivers hailed the bipartisan effort as a lifeline for emergency response.

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Kentucky Opts Into Federal School Choice Program After Lawmakers Override Beshear Veto

The Kentucky General Assembly defied Gov. Andy Beshear and passed legislation allowing the state to participate in a federal tax credit scholarship program, marking a major shift in the state's education landscape. The move makes Kentucky only the second state to mandate participation in the initiative, which allows taxpayers to receive federal credits for donations to scholarship organizations benefiting both public and private school students.

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