Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear signed a bill into law Thursday that will reduce Kentucky's individual income tax, expressing confidence that economic growth will offset the loss in revenue. The measure,

The bill, introduced in the House in January, says that if passed, "Any signage placed on state-maintained highways at the border of another state indicating to motorists that they are entering Kentucky shall not include the names of the Governor or Lieutenant Governor."

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) -Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 1, lowering the income tax rate for Kentucky families. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the bill will drop the state income tax rate from 4% to 3.5% This story may be updated.

Kentucky lawmakers have completed their work to reduce the state’s individual income tax rate. They delivered on a top Republican priority on the fifth day of this year’s session.

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.

Kentucky's bill to lower the state's individual income tax has been signed into law. The Senate took up the bill Tuesday, the first day that lawmakers reconvened since the January break. Republicans have supermajorities in both chambers.