"There's a new freshman republican out there that seems pretty focused on me," Beshear said. "I don't think about him at all."

Fulfilling comments he made earlier, Gov. Andy Beshear has signed GOP-led House Bill 1, which drops Kentucky’s income tax rate by one-half percent, to three-and-a-half percent,

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has signed off on a bill that will lower Kentucky’s individual income tax starting next year.

Kentucky residents will see their individual income tax rate go down at the start of 2026. State lawmakers passed a bipartisan bill, House Bill 1, to lower the tax to 3.5% from 4%. On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear signed HB1 saying Kentucky is experiencing a booming economy but it’s time to help families who may be hurting financially.

Lowering the income tax rate has been a priority for Republican lawmakers in recent years. Gov. Andy Beshear signed the bill Thursday.

Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear signs a bill lowering the individual income tax rate. Gov. Beshear says despite seeing economic growth in the Commonwealth, some are still struggling to afford necessities like groceries.