House Speaker Osborne said Chief Justice Lambert had a “misunderstanding” about the judicial budget. Lambert rebuts that with a statement today that “we have no misunderstanding.” #kyga26

Big thanks to the @kylrc.bsky.social LRC message center staff for their hard work during #KYGA26. Members of Kentucky Government Retirees pummeled them with calls during the session. They were uniformly polite and helpful.

Gambling, Medicaid, KSU: Here’s what passed (and didn’t) in Kentucky ahead of veto period Republicans sped nearly 80 “veto-proof” bills to passage on Wednesday, including a massive Medicaid omnibus bill, though others fell just short.

Republicans sped nearly 80 “veto-proof” bills to passage on Wednesday, including a massive Medicaid omnibus bill, though others fell just short. Here’s a look at some of the KET bills that passed, and didn’t. #kyga26

Anti-trans teacher amendment dies in Kentucky's 2026 legislative session A last-second attempt to block transgender people from teaching in Kentucky failed after lawmakers closed out the bulk of the 2026 legislative session without bringing the amended bill to a vote.

New: As expected, Kentucky’s last-second attempt to kick trans people out of teaching failed. #kyga26

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Good morning to Louisville / JCPS' brand new purple dragon, School District 4. @kentuckypublicradio.org #kyga26

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File photo of the purple and yellow Kentucky State Capitol tulips from 2024.

Good morning, Kentucky. It is officially the veto recess period, and two legislative days remain on the 2026 Regular Session calendar. To catch up on which bills have passed both chambers, visit the 2026 Legislative Record webpage here: apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/... #kyga26

Kentucky lawmakers pass $32B state budget, send to Gov. Beshear The Kentucky General Assembly’s GOP supermajority waited until the final day before the veto period to pass a two-year state budget and a bill spending $1.7 billion on specific projects.

The Kentucky General Assembly’s GOP supermajority waited until the final day before the veto period to pass a $32 billion two-year state budget and a bill spending $1.7 billion from the rainy day fund on more than 300 specific projects. #kyga26

Kentucky legislature passes bill slimming JCPS board, calls for new election Kentucky lawmakers passed a bill that would shrink the Jefferson County Board of Education from seven to five and create new district maps.

Kentucky lawmakers passed a bill that would shrink the Jefferson County Board of Education from seven to five and create new district maps, with all five new districts having an election this year. #kyga26

From @sylviaruthg.lpm.org

Finally know what the deal is with SB 4.

No more spots appointed by the state treasurer, JCPS board would drop to five seats instead of seven, all five of those seats will be on the ballot this fall in new board districts, but then JCPS would draw their own maps in the future. #kyga26

A new version of SB 4 that Rep. Nemes just presented would reduce JCPS board members from 7 to 5, and it would require an election for all 5 seats THIS YEAR. Nemes says the new JCPS board would make their own district maps in future years. That is... a major change. #kyga26

We just had a 6-7 joke on the Kentucky House floor.

#KYga26

Funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expected to remain intact in final state budget The final draft of Kentucky’s two-year budget is expected to keep funding intact for the state’s Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library branches.

Funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expected to remain intact in final #kyga26 state budget. From @weku.bsky.social

Things have really ground to a halt in Frankfort, as the House and Senate are both in a prolonged recess. House GOP leadership and budget chairs are skirting in and out of a conference room.

I don't think they've finished the budget bill yet.

12 hours to midnight and the veto period. #kyga26

The hot rumor of the day in Frankfort (and a nasty one, at that) is that legislators will go PAST MIDNIGHT tonight, as they have an extra day to meet and they can override any veto of bills on Day 60 April 15, so the bills would still be veto proof. Nasty, nasty rumor. #kyga26

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A live look at me on this, the last day before the #kyga26 veto period.

In other news:

My alarm didn’t go off this morning, and I’m actively realizing I’ve put too much trust in dry shampoo for the day.

Let us pray. Under 15 hours until veto period. #kyga26

I’ll also be watching HB 759 after the piggybacking anti-trans teacher amendment firestorm over the weekend.

After I posted this last night, I was told the bill/amendment is dead. #kyga26

We also haven’t seen a final written copy of the state budget or the $800 million one-time spending plan.

All we really know is that Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is safe, and I think that’s beautiful. #kyga26

The FA nixes the idea of state treasurer appointed members, instead creating an advisory cmte to help guide board financial decisions.

#kyga26

Happy Veto Period Eve to those who celebrate!

SB 1 got a floor amendment last night that would basically merge it with SB 4 — changes to how much power the JCPS super vs board has, plus new board seats boundaries.

#kyga26

Day 57 of #KYGA26 The last scheduled day before the veto break.

8:00 am - S - Licensing & Occupations
9:00 am - S - Appropriations & Revenue
9:00 am - S - Transportation
10:00 am - H - Appropriations & Revenue
10:00 am - Senate Convenes
10:30 am - H - Local Government
11:00 am - House Convenes

Typically the craziest day in Frankfort. We're here. #kyga26

Legislative Calendar for Wednesday, April 1 Senate 8 a.m. Licensing and Occupations 9 a.m. Appropriations and Revenue; Transportation 10 a.m. Senate convenes House 10 a.m. Appropriations and Revenue 10:30 a.m. Local Government 11 a.m. House convenes Please note: This calendar is subject to change throughout the day.

Today is day 57/59 of the 2026 legislative session. For more information on the legislative calendar, visit apps.legislature.ky.gov/LegislativeC.... Today's meetings and chamber proceedings will be livestreamed on ket.org/legislature or youtube.com/@KYLRCCommitteeMeetings #kyga26

Frankfort was very busy today. A rundown of some of the big bills closer to becoming law ahead of Beshear’s #kyga26 veto period from me and @sylviaruthg.lpm.org 👇

Pesticides, elections and surveillance: These bills a step closer to law in Kentucky The clock is ticking as the GOP-controlled Kentucky General Assembly races to pass bills ahead of the governor’s veto period this week. On Tuesday they advanced bills addressing pesticides, Medicaid s...

The clock is ticking as the GOP-controlled Kentucky General Assembly races to pass bills ahead of the governor’s veto period this week. On Tuesday they advanced bills addressing pesticides, Medicaid spending, elections and more. #kyga26

Live Blog: Tracking the final days of Kentucky's 2026 legislative session - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom Nearly all of this year's anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is dead, but Frankfort isn't done yet. Queer Kentucky is watching the final days of the 2026 session so you don't have to.

I’m monitoring all things Frankfort today + tomorrow for Queer Kentucky! #kyga26

Follow along with our live blog here:

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Judicial order strikes down House impeachment resolution against Lexington judge A circuit judge overturned the Republican-controlled Kentucky House’s attempt to impeach a sitting Lexington judge on Tuesday, roughly a week before proceedings were set to start in the Senate.

A circuit judge overturned the Republican-controlled Kentucky House’s attempt to impeach a sitting Lexington judge on Tuesday, roughly a week before proceedings were set to start in the Senate. #kyga26

Day 56 of #KYGA26

9:00 am - S - Appropriations & Revenue
10:00 am - H - Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection
10:00 am - S - Health Services
11:00 am - S - Licensing & Occupations
12:00 Noon - House & Senate Convene

In Frankfort for the second-to-last day of the #kyga26 session before the veto period starts. It will be… busy.

Legislative Calendar for Tuesday, March 31 Senate 9 a.m. Appropriations and Revenue 10 a.m. Health Services 11 a.m. Licensing and Occupations Noon Senate convenes House 10 a.m. Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Noon House convenes Please note: This calendar is subject to change throughout the day.

Today is day 56/59 of the 2026 legislative session. For more information on the legislative calendar, visit apps.legislature.ky.gov/LegislativeC.... Today's meetings and chamber proceedings will be livestreamed on ket.org/legislature or youtube.com/@KYLRCCommitteeMeetings #kyga26