Understanding the State Budget Process and What It Means for Kentucky State University

03/05/2026Understanding the State Budget Process and What It Means for Kentucky State University

The Kentucky General Assembly is now deep into its biennial budget session. One key outcome by its close in mid-April is the two-year budget for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Public funding for Kentucky’s public educational institutions is a major part of that process.

Dear Thorobred Family, The Kentucky General Assembly is now deep into its biennial budget session. One key outcome by its close in mid-April is the two-year budget for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Public funding for Kentucky’s public educational institutions is a major part of that process. House members act first by passing their version of the budget. Next, the Senate takes up the bill and advances its version. When the two versions d...