Kentucky lawmakers voted to override Governor Andy Beshear’s veto of House Bill 1. which allows Kentuckians to participate in a new federal tax credit scholarship program. The way it works is that taxpayers can write off up to $1700 of their federal tax liability and have it go to scholarship granting organizations that help cover education expenses. Supporters argue the program brings new resources into Kentucky without taking any money from the state budget. Opponents, like Gov. Andy Beshear argue that it somehow hurts public education. However, parents of public school students can use scholarships to cover extra expanses like tutoring or extracurricular activities. Beshear’s veto was overridden by wide margins in both the House and Senate.