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flag Kentucky’s chief justice warns of a $14.3 million court funding gap in 2026, urging pay raises and stable funding.

flag Kentucky Chief Justice Debra Hembree Lambert warned of a $14.3 million funding shortfall for state courts in 2026, urging lawmakers to create a stable financial model and grant early access to reserve funds. flag She highlighted pay disparities, with judicial employees earning 17% less than executive branch workers and judges ranking 48th nationally, and requested a 15% pay increase. flag Lambert also called for more funding to maintain over 5.5 million square feet of courthouse space, including repairs and security upgrades. flag She cited successful diversion programs that served nearly 9,000 people in 2024 and praised mental health reforms. flag The state is marking the 50th anniversary of its unified court system, established in 1976.

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