Following impassioned debate, Idaho Senate kills budget with health and welfare cuts • Idaho Capital Sun Sen. Jim Guthrie, who has served in the Idaho Legislature since the Great Recession, debated against a bill to cut health funding.

Thank you, Senator Jim Guthrie. You are brave and wise and your ethics should be a model for your colleagues. Following impassioned debate, Idaho Senate kills budget with health and welfare cuts idahocapitalsun.com/2026/03/12/f... #Idaho #StateBudget

Oklahoma’s budget math is tightening—and closed-door negotiations won’t fix it. The numbers point to choices lawmakers can’t avoid.
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CMS defers roughly $259 million amid focused review of 14 Medicaid services; Minnesota lawmakers warn of budget strain DHS told the Fraud Prevention committee that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is deferring about $259 million while it reviews 14 high‑risk services, a move officials said could require the state to repay federal funds and strain the state budget and anti‑fraud work.

Minnesota faces a potential budget crisis as CMS defers $259 million in Medicaid payments, raising alarms about funding for essential services and anti-fraud efforts.

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Jessica Troe explaining during #PolicyTALKS how the #statebudget is created and an overview of 's FY 2027 budget proposal.

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"Show me your budget, and I'll show you your values" - Jessica Troe, MassBudget Deputy Director of Research and Policy Analysis

MassBudget's first #PolicyTALKS of 2026 is underway! Talking about the federal impact on the state budget.

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Join 180+ of your colleagues who have already registered TOMORROW for a FREE, virtual event to talk about the #Massachusetts #statebudget is being affected by federal funding cuts and uncertainty. #mapoli

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Emotions bubble over at budget hearing on developmental disabilities service cuts The hearing room was packed, but the hearing itself was mostly dry, with legislative anaylsts and Maryland Health Department officials going back and forth on the reasoning and the details of a proposed $150 million cut to the budget for the Developmental Disabilities Administration.That was until Del. Dana Jones (D-Anne Arundel) shared the conversations that she said she kept returning to as she prepared for Thursday’s budget hearing.

Packed hearing, emotional testimony as Maryland families push back on proposed cuts to developmental disabilities services tied to Medicaid waivers. 📣
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With PolicyTALKS less than a week away, we’re preparing for a timely conversation about the #statebudget, the growing uncertainty around federal funding cuts, and what it all means for communities across #Massachusetts.

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Committee caps insurers' premium-tax lookback at three years The House Insurance Committee approved House Bill 1263 to limit how far insurers can amend prior premium-tax filings, setting a three-year lookback to reduce unanticipated large refunds and aid revenue forecasting.

House Bill 1263 aims to cap insurers' premium-tax lookback period at three years, preventing massive refunds that can disrupt state budgets and revenue forecasts.

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Join MassBudget’s #PolicyTALKS for a conversation about how federal government funding cuts will impact Massachusetts and the proposed FY2027 state budget, including revenue projections, new tax proposals, and key state spending priorities.

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MassBudget Responds to Governor Healey’s Proposal to Preserve Hundreds of Millions in State Revenue - Mass. Budget and Policy Center The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) commends Governor Healey for taking an important first step today to preserve critical state revenue in the current fiscal year. The governor…

Protecting this revenue is a key step toward fiscal stability and continued investment in MA communities.

We’ll be examining the proposal and highlighting opportunities to strengthen it.

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Debate over Partners in Housing funding spotlights divided views on affordability program Lawmakers clashed over HB 572 (Partners in Housing), with sponsors urging restoration of funding to make the voluntary program operational and opponents arguing the state budget cannot absorb new appropriations now; a request for roll-call and an amendment to restore funding were central to floor debate.

The heated debate over House Bill 572 reveals a deep divide among lawmakers on how to tackle housing affordability in New Hampshire—will funding be restored or is fiscal restraint here to stay?

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Sen. Phil Berger briefs Madison on state budget, tax trigger and retiree pay Sen. Phil Berger told the Madison Board of Aldermen on Jan. 8 that North Carolina's short legislative session will begin in April, offered help drafting local bills and explained how the state continues operating when a new budget has not been adopted, while answering questions on teacher pay, retiree adjustments and the state health plan.

Sen. Phil Berger is urging Madison residents to bring their local bill requests early as North Carolina prepares for its upcoming legislative session this April—don't miss the chance to get your voices heard!

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Sen. Glenn Vilhauer previews 2026 legislative session, urges constituents to contact lawmakers Senator Glenn Vilhauer told the Codington County Board the Legislature convenes Jan. 13, expects hundreds of bills, and highlighted property‑tax proposals, the governor's sales‑tax option for local property‑tax relief, the state budget and data‑center debates; he urged constituents to identify themselves when contacting legislators.

Senator Glenn Vilhauer warns of a whirlwind 2026 legislative session with 500-600 bills on the horizon and urges residents to make their voices heard on critical issues like property-tax relief and the state budget.

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Illinois lawmakers consider retirement tax – Muddy River News The state budget has grown by 35% since 2020, but Illinois lawmakers want more and hope to get it by amending the Illinois Constitution so they can potentially tax retirees and target income groups of...

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Government Boosts Pet ID System with $325,000 to Combat Abandonment Portugal's government has allocated an additional $326,000 to enhance its electronic animal registration system, aiming to intensify efforts against pet

Government Boosts Pet ID System with $325,000 to Combat Abandonment

#animalabandonmentprevention #companionanimals #electronicanimalregistration #ps #StateBudget

Sedona council reappoints Policy Development Group lobbyist for 2026 legislative session; short-term-rental strategy and state budget cited as priorities The Sedona City Council approved a contract to reappoint Kathy Sensman of Policy Development Group as the citys contract lobbyist for the 2026 Arizona legislative session, authorizing up to $100,000. Council and the lobbyist discussed short-term rentals, state budget pressures and coordination with other rural mayors and county assessors.

Sedona City Council has reappointed Kathy Sensman as their lobbyist for the upcoming 2026 legislative session, focusing on critical issues like short-term rentals and state budget pressures.

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Northampton County officials warn human services providers face strain as state funding remains stalled County staff told council that several state grants and quarters of block-grant funding remain unpaid because of a state budget impasse, leaving human services programs dependent on federal funds, ARPA drawdowns and existing allocations. Councilors and staff flagged risks to contractors, delays in Medicaid/MA pendings for Gracedale Nursing Home and

Northampton County officials sound the alarm as state budget delays threaten critical human services, leaving providers in a precarious situation.

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It’s wrong to punish our local communities because the state chose to abandon its constitutional duties. #propertytax #schoolbudget #statebudget

Portuguese Sports Body Pushes for Investment in 2026 Budget Portugal's national sports confederation is urging political parties to adopt a sweeping package of fiscal and policy reforms for the sports sector, framing

Portuguese Sports Body Pushes for Investment in 2026 Budget

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Political cartoon: A Low, Low, Low Bar to Clear

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Portugal Sport Confederation Demands Clarity on 2026 Budget Funding The Portuguese government presented its 2026 State Budget proposal to Parliament today. Instantly, the sports world reacted, especially the Portuguese Sports

Portugal Sport Confederation Demands Clarity on 2026 Budget Funding

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Thank you to all those who came out to Sen. Liston’s and my town hall last night! I always enjoy being able to talk to constituents about the issues most important to them. #townhall #redistricting #statebudget

Maine is still open for business! Thanks to a two-year budget passed by the Legislature, state services unaffected by federal funding will continue without interruption through June 2027. 🌟 #FederalShutdown #StateBudget #MaineLegislature #StateFunding #Budget2027

New report finds Michigan teacher pay continues to slide Teacher salaries in Michigan continue to lose ground relative to other states and professions, potentially weakening the state's ability to recruit and retain academically talented educators. Michig...

Pennsylvania and Michigan have not yet passed a state budget this year, likely in violation of state budget laws.

Michigan teacher's pay is $41,600 annually.

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Political cartoon: Not enough never evers

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Michigan House of Representatives Throws Stones with State Budget Plan This will ultimately have a significant and long-standing impact on our communities, our economy, our businesses, and all 10 million of our state's residents.

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Oklahoma’s budget isn’t just about balancing numbers — it’s a reflection of our values

That’s why keeping up with the budget is so important: it shows where our leaders are investing in people — and where they aren’t

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The Lottery’s Hidden Code: Unpacking How “Education Funds” Really Work in Your State Uncover the complex truth about state lottery funds: how they're allocated, their real impact on education budgets, and their role in state finance.

Beyond the Ticket: The Complex Reality of State Lottery Money and Public Education

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Business groups propose ballot measures to lower income tax, boost refunds - The Boston Globe One proposed initiative would cut the state income tax rate from 5 percent to 4 percent by 2029. Another would lower the threshold at which at state must issue refunds when tax collections are strong.

“It is true that people have trouble affording being here, but giving more windfalls to the most affluent doesn’t really address the problem.” - @phineasb.bsky.social in @bostonglobe.com on proposed ballot questions that seek to change MA income taxes. buff.ly/SK7s05z #mapoli #statebudget #taxes