Kentucky Republicans issue subpoenas to Beshear administration requesting budget information
By Karyn Czar
February 25, 2026 at 12:02 PM EST
Subpoenas from the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee target the state budget director and top officials in the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet.
According to a press release from GOP spokesperson Laura Leigh Goins, they were "issued after months of requesting critical budget information from the Beshear administration," which they need in order to craft the next two-year budget.
House Speaker David Osborne said lawmakers "lack the necessary data and information to craft a responsible, informed spending plan for the Commonwealth" and that "the time has come to elevate our requests and take necessary corrective action."
Republican lawmakers are specifically seeking actuarial reports, studies, and communications related to the Kentucky Employee Health Plan for plan years 2023 through 2028, including data on benefits, enrollment, premiums, and claims trends.
Scottie Ellis, spokesperson for Gov. Andy Beshear, called the subpoenas a "stunt without merit" and added that “legislators have had all necessary information for weeks.”
House Speaker David Osborne said lawmakers "lack the necessary data and information to craft a responsible, informed spending plan for the Commonwealth" and that "the time has come to elevate our requests and take necessary corrective action."
Republican lawmakers are specifically seeking actuarial reports, studies, and communications related to the Kentucky Employee Health Plan for plan years 2023 through 2028, including data on benefits, enrollment, premiums, and claims trends.
Scottie Ellis, spokesperson for Gov. Andy Beshear, called the subpoenas a "stunt without merit" and added that “legislators have had all necessary information for weeks.”