Overview
- The proposal fully funds Medicaid and includes $100 million to lower Kynect premiums, a $125 million rural hospital fund, $25 million for nursing student loan forgiveness, and expanded Michelle P waiver slots.
- Beshear proposes $150 million for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, which he says would leverage private investment toward roughly $1 billion in new housing.
- He renews his push for universal pre‑K for all 4‑year‑olds, framing it as relief for family budgets and a long‑term workforce strategy.
- To counter food insecurity after federal SNAP reductions, the plan directs $50 million to food banks and sets aside $75 million to help at‑risk households with utility bills.
- Job‑creation measures include $70 million for site development, $100 million to close infrastructure gaps for large projects, and a $25 million rural economic development fund.