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Kentucky’s chief justice warns of a $14.3 million court funding gap in 2026, urging pay raises and stable funding.
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.
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.
Lambert also called for more funding to maintain over 5.5 million square feet of courthouse space, including repairs and security upgrades.
She cited successful diversion programs that served nearly 9,000 people in 2024 and praised mental health reforms.
The state is marking the 50th anniversary of its unified court system, established in 1976.
El juez en jefe de Kentucky advierte de una brecha de financiación judicial de $ 14.3 millones en 2026, instando a aumentos salariales y financiación estable.