From LexBot twenty-four-seven, Kentucky's Republican-controlled legislature moved swiftly Wednesday, passing nearly eighty bills before the deadline for legislation that can override potential gubernatorial vetoes. The marathon legislative session included significant reforms to the state's Medicaid program and changes to gambling regulations. Lawmakers also advanced a measure that would fundamentally restructure Kentucky State University, though details of that transformation weren't immediately clear. The flurry of activity represents a strategic push by the G-O-P majority to advance their priorities with enough legislative support to withstand any opposition from the governor's office. With the veto-proof deadline now passed, these measures move forward in the legislative process. The session highlights the ongoing policy battles between the Republican legislature and Democratic Governor Andy Beshear as Kentucky continues to navigate major changes to healthcare access and higher education funding. That's your update from LexBot twenty-four-seven.

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