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Group mocks Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on $2.5M no-bid contract with $5,000 business grants
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, after criticism from opponents for the state budget, now faces mockery from a new group over the $2.5 million no-bid contract he steered to a lobbyist.
N.Y. state education receives $5 billion from lottery and gaming
Funding for education in the state budget is made up of local, state and federal aid.
State employees may see health insurance premium rise amid 'challenging' budget forecast
The two boards overseeing health insurance for state and public education employees Tuesday approved plans to ask the Legislature for more funding amid growing healthcare costs and expected difficulties with the state budget.
State probing two grants to American Arab chamber after money goes missing
The State Budget Office is reviewing at least two state grants given to the American Arab Chamber of Commerce amid allegations of unaccounted funds.
Hemp businesses ask federal judge to block Virginia’s new THC cap
Seven Virginia hemp businesses are asking a federal judge to block new restrictions on consumable hemp products, arguing the changes will wipe out much of their inventory, trigger layoffs and force some companies to close when they take effect on Aug. 15. The lawsuit, filed July 31 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, challenges a new provision in the state budget that will eliminate an exception for products containing more than 2 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) per package when they also contain at least 25 times as much cannabidiol (CBD).
State budget keeps funding for county mental health services flat
Lancaster County Commissioner Alice Yoder and the main lobbying arm for Pennsylvania counties are expressing disappointment that the state budget signed Sunday by Gov. Josh Shapiro does not increase funding
Virginia cannabis budget language triggers legal confusion, political fallout
Virginia’s decision to revive legal cannabis sales through the state budget instead of standalone legislation has triggered several days of confusion over the commonwealth’s marijuana laws, with lawmakers, local prosecutors, Virginia State Police and legislative officials offering differing interpretations of when key provisions take effect. Much of the confusion focused on two issues: whether Virginia’s long-delayed retail cannabis market had accidentally been moved up by a year and whether existing criminal penalties for marijuana possession and distribution involving people younger than 21 were still enforceable.
Martin County and ECU Health celebrate progress toward re-establishing essential health care services in Martin County
Martin County and ECU Health are celebrating investments included in the State Budget to support access to essential health services in eastern North Carolina.
ECU Health, Martin County tout progress after state budget funding
Martin County and ECU Health say new funding included in the state budget marks a significant step toward restoring essential health care services in Martin Cou
Lawmakers end multi-million-dollar hospital tax “loophole”
By Michelle Crouch Co-published with The Charlotte Ledger A little-noticed provision in the state budget that was approved last week aims to shut down a tax strategy used by at least one hospital system to exceed the state’s sales tax refund cap. The change would require nonprofit and public hospital systems to file a single […]
Prediction market betting would be authorized in NC’s new budget. What it means for sports betting
Tucked into the state budget is a proposal that could have massive implications for how prediction markets operate in North Carolina. Some lawmakers say it’ll create a new revenue stream. Others worry it’ll cost the state millions.
Final State Budget Brings $5M for New Behavioral Health Pilot to Central Coast
The State budget includes a one-time $5 million investment for CenCal Health and the behavioral health departments of both Santa Barbara and San Luis
Gov. DeSantis' veto list marks winners and losers in the state budget
DeSantis' line item vetoes totaled $810M.
UNC, NC State to get millions from sports betting; gambling deductions allowed in budget proposal
Not only would the tax on sports betting operators rise to 23%, but North Carolina would levy taxes on prediction market operators as well under proposals expected to be included in the state budget.
Inside California Politics: Governor’s primary race results, state budget process
(INSIDE CALIFORNIA POLITICS) — This week Inside California Politics’ Eytan Wallace is joined by a number of guests to discuss everything from the governor’s race to the state budget to …
Inside California Politics: Governor’s primary race results, state budget process
(INSIDE CALIFORNIA POLITICS) — This week Inside California Politics’ Eytan Wallace is joined by a number of guests to discuss everything from the governor’s race to the state budget to …
Inside California Politics: Governor’s primary race results, state budget process
(INSIDE CALIFORNIA POLITICS) — This week Inside California Politics’ Eytan Wallace is joined by a number of guests to discuss everything from the governor’s race to the state budget to …
Upstate N.Y. cities receive millions from state budget to help with deficits
Changes to the Tier 6 pension plan for more than 830,000 public employees hired after April 2012 included in the state budget is anticipated to take a bite out of this funding.
The state budget process is finally moving along
State lawmakers finally began voting on budget bills in earnest this week.
Politics Unplugged (Full Episode) May 17, 2026
This week on Politics Unplugged, John Trobough, candidate for Congress in District 1, makes his case for the job and shares his view of the war in Iran. Then, Consultants Marcus Dell’Artino and Stacy Pearson discuss Kari Lake’s nomination for ambassador to Jamaica and the state budget negotiations.
Legislative wrap-up: Lawmakers pass 120 bills in 2026 session
The 2026 legislative session wrapped with lawmakers approving roughly 120 bills, though how many will ultimately be signed by Gov. Jared Polis remains uncertain. Beyond high‑profile debates over artificial intelligence policy and the state budget, legislators advanced major measures on health care, education, immigration, and public safety. Here is an overview of some of the […]
New York lawmakers pass 12th state budget extender that runs though May 18
The state budget was due on April 1.
Hochul defends state budget process as finalization efforts continue
The state budget was due on April 1.
In Focus Maine: The state budget
Mayor Mark Dion highlights what makes Portland unique, emphasizing its vibrant waterfront, walkability, and strong sense of community
N.Y. lawmaker calls budget process a 'dictatorship'
As the battle surrounding the state budget continues to unfold, lawmakers in both houses of the New York State Legislature are sounding off on how long the budget process is dragging out.
New York lawmakers pass 9th state budget extender that runs through May 6
The state budget was due on April 1.
New York lawmakers pass eighth state budget extender that runs through May 4
The state budget was due on April 1.
N.Y. Senate majority leader: 'Making good progress' on state budget policy items
The state budget was due on April 1.
N.Y. lawmakers pass seventh state budget extender that runs through April 30
The state budget was due on April 1.
New York lawmakers pass sixth state budget extender that runs through April 27
The state budget was due on April 1.
New York lawmakers pass fifth state budget extender that runs through Wednesday
The state budget was due on April 1.
State House moves forward with Health Dept. budget
LANSING — Two and a half months before the state’s budget deadline, members of the Republican-led Michigan House of Representatives unleashed a flurry of budget proposals from their respective subcommittees, including a three-part plan to fund the Department of Health and Human Services. With the department making up nearly half of the state budget, members […]
New York lawmakers pass fourth state budget extender that runs through April 20
The state budget was due on April 1.
In Focus Maine: The state budget
@MarisaJacquesTV talks with state Rep. @dgattine, @rightjack58 and state Sen. Peggy Rotundo @mainesenatedems about the state budget, spending priorities and the projected impact on Mainers.
This Week in Politics: New York's (late) state budget | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News
What's holding up the state budget this time? WNYC's Jon Campbell charts the distance between the governor and the Legislature.
New York lawmakers pass state budget extender through April 14
The state budget was due on April 1.
On Massachusetts income tax cut, business community is split
While some support the ballot measure that would lower the state income tax, others worry about the impact it could have on the state budget
DOE Chancellor finds Albany allies supportive of smaller class size fixes
Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels wants the full four-year extension of mayoral control passed in the state budget.
$409M hospital plan aims to ease jail mental health backlog in Georgia
Unveiled earlier this week, the Senate’s version of the state budget includes $409 million to build a new 300-bed mental health hospital.
UW-La Crosse political scientist Anthony Chergosky’s Top 5 Wisconsin politics topics of 2025
UW-L political science professor, Dr. Anthony Chergosky in the WIZM studio for La Crosse Talk with his Top 5 Wisconsin politics topics of 2025. From the governor’s race to controversy around judges to the state budget and the government shutdown, Chergosky dissects what he saw as the biggest stories in Wisconsin politics. La Crosse Talk […]
2025 Year in Review: The best of It's Just Politics
Co-hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta have covered Lansing all year. From fake electors to the state budget saga, they've talked about it all. Let's look at some of the highlights.