Kentucky Capitol building construction
The Kentucky Capitol building under renovation on the first day of the legislative session in Frankfort Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (WDRB photo)
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Kentucky lawmakers opened the 2026 session in a temporary Capitol, kicking off debate over transparency, taxes, education and the state budget.
House Bill 500Â would fund the state budget for the next two years, appropriating billions each fiscal year to the state executive branch.
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