Senate committee reviews Gov. Beshear’s budget proposal

Bill introduced to invest in Kentucky's research infrastructure

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Legislation introduced by Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester and designated Senate Bill 6, proposes a $150 million investment in Kentucky’s research infrastructure. The bill, if passed, would allocate general fund dollars for fiscal year 2027 to the Endowed Research Fund established under state law, reinforcing the legislature’s commitment to innovation, higher education and long-term economic growth. Under SB 6 …

Senate committee reviews Gov. Beshear’s budget proposal

The proposal dedicates  $500 million of the budget reserve trust fund to affordable housing, rural hospital assistance and food assistance.

Legislation Advances University Research with New Funding

This week, Senate President Robert Stivers filed legislation continuing work to strengthen research at Kentucky’s public universities and support long-term economic competitiveness. The legislation would provide a one-time general fund allocation of $150 million in fiscal year 2027 to support five collaborative research partnerships among Kentucky’s public universities, with funding split evenly and awarded for multi-year projects. The proposal …