Louisville’s Lee Specialty Clinic, which serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is facing a significant funding cut. The clinic had $4.5 million in funding slashed due to budget cuts made during the legislative session, putting over 80% of its employees at risk of being laid off by July 15.

Gov. Beshear’s Response

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has announced that he is working to address the issue. In a statement, Beshear expressed his disappointment with the budget cuts, stating that they were avoidable and that he had warned members of the General Assembly about the potential consequences.

Beshear said that his office has been receiving calls and emails about the cuts to Medicaid, behavioral services, and senior meals. He emphasized that these cuts will have a significant impact on the state’s most vulnerable populations, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The governor is urging Kentuckians to continue to contact his office and legislators about the issues arising from the cuts. He believes that healthcare and having enough to eat are basic human rights and that the state should prioritize these services.

Original reporting: WLKY Louisville — read the source article.