EKB News

To help offset a projected $161 million revenue shortfall, most state agencies in Kentucky could be facing additional 6% budget cuts. The administration of Governor Steve Beshear is gathering information on the potential impact of budget cuts, while State Budget Director, Mary Lassiter, sent letters Friday to heads of most state government agencies alerting them of potential reductions in funding. The Medicaid program, public schools, state universities, community colleges and teacher retirement systems are among a short list that would be spared from the cuts.