Kentucky Court Limits Legislative Power

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 2m

Kentucky’s top court just struck down key laws passed by the Republican-controlled legislature, declaring them unconstitutional for undermining Governor Andy Beshear’s executive authority. The ruling targets two specific laws—one from 2021 that moved control of the State Fair Board from the governor to the agriculture commissioner, and another from 2022 that gave other executive officials power to appoint members to the Ethics Commission. The court ruled these moves fragmented oversight and violated the separation of powers, weakening the governor’s constitutional duty to faithfully execute…