Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced Thursday that several state social service programs will face cuts and reductions, blaming the Republican-controlled General Assembly's two-year state budget for the reductions.

Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Hembree Lambert announced staffing changes to align the court system with the General Assembly's approved budget, cutting 170 positions while adding 108 others. Specialized courts focused on drug offenses, mental health, and veteran services will be preserved despite initial closure concerns.