<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2026/4/sb185-passes-generalassembly-advances-to-gov-beshear.php" dsn="news"><featured>true</featured><pubDate>04/01/2026</pubDate><title>Senate Bill 185 Passes General Assembly and Advances to Gov. Beshear</title><author/><summary>The amended Senate Bill 185 has passed both chambers of the Kentucky General Assembly and will be sent to Gov. Andy Beshear for consideration.</summary><image><img src="/brand-identity-approved-images/news-images-marketing/Office%20of%20the%20President%20graphic2.jpg" alt="Placeholder"/></image><caption/><description>Dear Thorobred Supporters,The amended Senate Bill 185 has passed both chambers of the Kentucky General Assembly and will be sent to Gov. Andy Beshear for consideration.This marks a consequential stage in the legislative process for Kentucky State University. Over the past several days, many members of our campus community have followed these developments closely, engaged thoughtfully, and spoken with conviction about the values and mission tha...</description></item>