Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear signed a bill into law Thursday that will reduce Kentucky's individual income tax, expressing confidence that economic growth will offset the loss in revenue. The measure,

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

Governor Andy Beshear signed a bill cutting the state's income tax by half a point from 4% to 3.5% Thursday marking the third tax reduction in as many years.