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Mar 13th, 2026

Today marks the 47th day of the 60-day legislative session. As we navigate the final two and a half weeks leading up to the veto period, there are still several pieces of legislation in play. Below is an overview of specific legislation WKU is tracking.

Mar 6th, 2026

Over the past several years, Kentucky’s public colleges and universities have made meaningful progress in expanding educational opportunities, strengthening the workforce pipeline, and supporting economic growth across the Commonwealth.

Jan 13th, 2026

The 2026 Kentucky General Assembly convened last week. The biennial budget will be the top priority of the General Assembly during this long (even-numbered years) legislative session.

Mar 31st, 2025

The 2025 General Assembly adjourned sine die on Friday, March 28, 2025.

Mar 14th, 2025

The General Assembly will adjourn today for a ten-day veto period, during which Governor Beshear will review all passed legislation.

Mar 12th, 2025

This is the final week of the legislative session before the ten-day veto period.

Mar 7th, 2025

There is one week left in the 2025 legislative session before the ten-day veto period.

Feb 21st, 2025

The 2025 legislative session passed the half-way point this week, with just 14 days left. Over 1200 bills have filed this session between the House of Representatives and Senate. Several postsecondary bills advanced this week; a summary is provided below.

Feb 7th, 2025

The 2025 General Assembly – referred to as the short session – began on January 6.

Apr 16th, 2024

The 2024 Kentucky General Assembly adjourned sine die last night. Overall, it was a positive session for postsecondary education. Below is an update on several pieces of legislation that WKU tracked this session.