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Kentucky Surplus Sparks Political Divide | Charleston News
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- Jul 24, 2026
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Kentucky’s budget surplus is sparking political fireworks: Governor Beshear sees it as a chance to reverse cuts to Medicaid, behavioral health, and senior meal programs, blaming GOP lawmakers. But Senator Chris McDaniel counters that economists’ earlier shortfall predictions may have been politically motivated, crediting Republican tax cuts and business-friendly policies for the surplus—and arguing most programs actually saw funding increases, even those the governor criticizes. While all agree the state’s coffers are fuller, the debate over how to spend it—and who’s responsible for the turnaround—remains heated. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6c8fa672d8832f8a