Gov. Andy Beshear is calling for more spending on economic development, social services and education. That includes his proposal for state-backed universal preschool.
Beshear says the state should seize opportunities created by revenue surpluses. He says Kentucky should add nearly $2 billion for education, raise state workers’ pay, prepare more industrial development sites and offer preschool for every 4-year-old.
Beshear presented his budget plans in a Thursday night speech to lawmakers. His proposals could clash with Republican plans to capitalize on excess revenues by revamping the tax code.
