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.

"This has been supported by Republicans. It's been supported by Democrats. In the end, I support it because it's going to help you," the governor said before putting pen to paper.

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

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has signed a Republican-backed measure to further reduce Kentucky’s income tax. The state's personal income tax will be lowered from 4% to 3.5% percent on Jan. 1, 2026.

Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signs another GOP-enacted income tax cut, saying“things cost too much for our families” despite a “booming economy.”

House Bill 1, which cuts the state's individual income tax from 4% to 3.5%, passed the Senate chamber by a 34-3 vote Tuesday, the first day lawmakers returned to Frankfort after a three-week hiatus. It'll go into effect Jan.