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New Mexico's oil investments are paying off. Here's where the funds may go

New Mexico's investment from oil revenue is leading to substantial increases in state income, enhancing funding for social programs.
#government-spending

Opinion: State government has more money, and more challenges, than ever before

Oregon sees a $2.7 billion revenue increase, providing an opportunity for lawmakers to address emerging challenges and priorities for 2023-25.

Vos: New budget will say 'no'

Wisconsin's budget won't meet agency spending requests, with a focus on fiscal restraint.

Opinion: State government has more money, and more challenges, than ever before

Oregon sees a $2.7 billion revenue increase, providing an opportunity for lawmakers to address emerging challenges and priorities for 2023-25.

Vos: New budget will say 'no'

Wisconsin's budget won't meet agency spending requests, with a focus on fiscal restraint.
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#new-york

New York Taxpayers Could Get Refunds of Up to $500 Under Hochul Plan

Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes $3 billion in inflation refunds for most New York taxpayers, benefiting 8.6 million people using higher sales tax revenue.

NY pols eye ending obscene Hollywood subsidies - but NOT to cut the taxpayers a break

New York state's tax subsidies for Hollywood are under scrutiny, yet lawmakers may redirect potential savings elsewhere, raising concerns about fiscal responsibility.

Governor Hochul's only idea to solve New York's budget problem is to spend more

Governor Kathy Hochul presents a $232.7 billion state budget for the upcoming fiscal year but offers no solutions for spending problems.
Hochul proposes a modest spending hike of 0.5% and aims to sustain current unsustainable spending instead of reducing it.

Gov. Hochul indicates her proposed school aid changes won't be in state budget, but plans to revisit next year | amNewYork

Changes to New York's public school funding formula delayed to next year's budget.
Proposal to alter distribution of public school funding, known as Foundation Aid, on hold for now.

State Assemblyman Harvey Epstein talks bill legalizing basement apartments

Legalizing basement and cellar apartments is gaining support in New York.
$85 million was allocated last year to improve safety of basement units.

New York Taxpayers Could Get Refunds of Up to $500 Under Hochul Plan

Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes $3 billion in inflation refunds for most New York taxpayers, benefiting 8.6 million people using higher sales tax revenue.

NY pols eye ending obscene Hollywood subsidies - but NOT to cut the taxpayers a break

New York state's tax subsidies for Hollywood are under scrutiny, yet lawmakers may redirect potential savings elsewhere, raising concerns about fiscal responsibility.

Governor Hochul's only idea to solve New York's budget problem is to spend more

Governor Kathy Hochul presents a $232.7 billion state budget for the upcoming fiscal year but offers no solutions for spending problems.
Hochul proposes a modest spending hike of 0.5% and aims to sustain current unsustainable spending instead of reducing it.

Gov. Hochul indicates her proposed school aid changes won't be in state budget, but plans to revisit next year | amNewYork

Changes to New York's public school funding formula delayed to next year's budget.
Proposal to alter distribution of public school funding, known as Foundation Aid, on hold for now.

State Assemblyman Harvey Epstein talks bill legalizing basement apartments

Legalizing basement and cellar apartments is gaining support in New York.
$85 million was allocated last year to improve safety of basement units.
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#migrant-crisis

Exclusive | Here's how much each NY state resident will have to fork over in taxes to cover migrant crisis bill

New York taxpayers face an averaged $215 cost each due to the migrant crisis, totaling $2.3 billion for housing and care.
Gina Arena urges a reevaluation of state spending priorities amidst rising costs from housing asylum seekers.

New state budget bites NYC: On the hook for migrants, schools

Gov. Kathy Hochul's rollback adds $4 billion to state pension liabilities, increasing concerns about high spending and burden-shifting.

New York Has a $237 Billion Budget. Here Are 5 Things to Know.

New York lawmakers passed a $237 billion budget with funds allocated for migrant crisis, distressed hospitals, and policy initiatives like tenant protections and Mayor's school control.

Exclusive | Here's how much each NY state resident will have to fork over in taxes to cover migrant crisis bill

New York taxpayers face an averaged $215 cost each due to the migrant crisis, totaling $2.3 billion for housing and care.
Gina Arena urges a reevaluation of state spending priorities amidst rising costs from housing asylum seekers.

New state budget bites NYC: On the hook for migrants, schools

Gov. Kathy Hochul's rollback adds $4 billion to state pension liabilities, increasing concerns about high spending and burden-shifting.

New York Has a $237 Billion Budget. Here Are 5 Things to Know.

New York lawmakers passed a $237 billion budget with funds allocated for migrant crisis, distressed hospitals, and policy initiatives like tenant protections and Mayor's school control.
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#california

Newsom vetoes homelessness spending accountability bill, arguing similar measures' already in place

California's governor vetoed a bill to improve spending accountability for homelessness despite a report showing failed tracking of a $24 billion budget.

Walters: How California's budget morphed into a $45 billion deficit in two years

The California state budget shifted from a $97.5 billion surplus to a $44.9 billion deficit due to inaccurate revenue projections and overestimation of future revenues.

Newsom vetoes homelessness spending accountability bill, arguing similar measures' already in place

California's governor vetoed a bill to improve spending accountability for homelessness despite a report showing failed tracking of a $24 billion budget.

Walters: How California's budget morphed into a $45 billion deficit in two years

The California state budget shifted from a $97.5 billion surplus to a $44.9 billion deficit due to inaccurate revenue projections and overestimation of future revenues.
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#education-policy

Myrie calls for increased free afterschool programs

State Sen. Zellnor Myrie advocates for universal, free afterschool programs to support working families and ensure every student has access.
Funding for afterschool programs is crucial for balancing work schedules and student safety.

NY state will require students to complete FAFSA or waiver

New York State will require high school seniors to complete FAFSA, a similar aid form, or opt-out waiver, part of the 2024-25 budget.

Myrie calls for increased free afterschool programs

State Sen. Zellnor Myrie advocates for universal, free afterschool programs to support working families and ensure every student has access.
Funding for afterschool programs is crucial for balancing work schedules and student safety.

NY state will require students to complete FAFSA or waiver

New York State will require high school seniors to complete FAFSA, a similar aid form, or opt-out waiver, part of the 2024-25 budget.
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LETTER: State is all talk, no action on adequate funding of higher education

The HECC approved a budget acknowledged as insufficient for student needs, leading to a $25 million funding gap.
#education-funding

Healey signs $58 billion state budget featuring free community college plan

The Massachusetts state budget bill signed by Gov. Maura Healey includes funding for free community college, literacy programs, and online lottery sales.

NY lawmakers poised to pass $237B state budget, including extension of mayoral control of NYC schools

Lawmakers in Albany are set to pass a $237 billion state budget with an extension of Mayor Eric Adams' control over New York City schools.

New York State lawmakers pass 2024-2025 budget

New York lawmakers pass $237 billion budget with significant focus on housing, health care, education, and law enforcement.

State budget talks to carry on into next week

Lawmakers in Albany extend state funding deadline due to unresolved budget negotiations
Negotiators still haggling over major spending plan areas like education funding and Medicaid programs.

State budget: Housing, preschool and more on City Council's wishlist for funding from Albany as April 1 deadline looms | amNewYork

City Council outlines wishlist for Fiscal Year 2025 state budget including housing reforms and education funding.
Support for housing construction backed by Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul expressed by City Council.

Healey signs $58 billion state budget featuring free community college plan

The Massachusetts state budget bill signed by Gov. Maura Healey includes funding for free community college, literacy programs, and online lottery sales.

NY lawmakers poised to pass $237B state budget, including extension of mayoral control of NYC schools

Lawmakers in Albany are set to pass a $237 billion state budget with an extension of Mayor Eric Adams' control over New York City schools.

New York State lawmakers pass 2024-2025 budget

New York lawmakers pass $237 billion budget with significant focus on housing, health care, education, and law enforcement.

State budget talks to carry on into next week

Lawmakers in Albany extend state funding deadline due to unresolved budget negotiations
Negotiators still haggling over major spending plan areas like education funding and Medicaid programs.

State budget: Housing, preschool and more on City Council's wishlist for funding from Albany as April 1 deadline looms | amNewYork

City Council outlines wishlist for Fiscal Year 2025 state budget including housing reforms and education funding.
Support for housing construction backed by Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul expressed by City Council.
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Walters: Newsom shuns tax increases yet budget levies billions on businesses

Gov. Newsom insists on living within means and rejects corporate tax hikes despite indirect increases in the revised state budget.
#active-transportation-program

Active Transportation Program Cut Because Administration Wants to Prioritize Highways - Streetsblog California

The Active Transportation Program is facing a funding cut of $600 million, impacting its climate, energy, and equity efficiency.

CalBike: Tell the Legislature Hands Off Active Transportation Funding - Streetsblog California

Advocates helped prevent cuts last year
Proposed budget cuts for Active Transportation Program

Governor Announces "May Revise" Budget Proposal - Streetsblog California

Governor Newsom's May Revise preserves climate investments but includes a cut to the Active Transportation Program.
California's state transportation budget has sufficient funds despite cuts to programs like the Active Transportation Program.
Governor Newsom aims to maintain core services by tightening budgets, delaying programs, and tapping into state reserves without raising taxes.

Active Transportation Program Cut Because Administration Wants to Prioritize Highways - Streetsblog California

The Active Transportation Program is facing a funding cut of $600 million, impacting its climate, energy, and equity efficiency.

CalBike: Tell the Legislature Hands Off Active Transportation Funding - Streetsblog California

Advocates helped prevent cuts last year
Proposed budget cuts for Active Transportation Program

Governor Announces "May Revise" Budget Proposal - Streetsblog California

Governor Newsom's May Revise preserves climate investments but includes a cut to the Active Transportation Program.
California's state transportation budget has sufficient funds despite cuts to programs like the Active Transportation Program.
Governor Newsom aims to maintain core services by tightening budgets, delaying programs, and tapping into state reserves without raising taxes.
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State Lawmaker Tries To Close Loophole In Gun Ownership Rules | KQED

California gun control loophole regarding mental illness needs fixing.

Local journalism in New York gets big boost with first-ever NYS payroll tax credit | amNewYork

New York introduces tax credit to support local journalism outlets, a first-in-the-nation initiative.

Albany lawmakers pass state budget that extends mayoral control, enacts modified Good Cause' protections | amNewYork

State budget passed with mayoral control extension, housing measures, and safety initiatives.

Gov. Hochul's plan to divert escrow funds risks essential legal aid for needy New Yorkers

$55 million earmarked for legal services for low-income NYers to be reallocated, sparking NYSBA's disapproval.

Albany lawmakers set to pass Sammy's Law, allow NYC to lower speed limit to 20 mph | amNewYork

NYC speed limit may be lowered to 20mph with Sammy's Law included in state budget.
#medicaid

Defend your Medicaid and school-aid cuts, Gov. Hochul

Governor Hochul aims to rein in spending, while the Legislature prioritizes maintaining funding for special interests.
Medicaid and school aid are major spending categories, with rising costs and opposition to cuts.

New York Has a Budget Trick to Try on the Federal Government

New York Democrats aim to generate funds through a Medicaid loophole by taxing managed care organizations to boost state budget.
State proposes a scheme using Medicaid reimbursements where insurers break even, state gains, and federal government loses money.

Defend your Medicaid and school-aid cuts, Gov. Hochul

Governor Hochul aims to rein in spending, while the Legislature prioritizes maintaining funding for special interests.
Medicaid and school aid are major spending categories, with rising costs and opposition to cuts.

New York Has a Budget Trick to Try on the Federal Government

New York Democrats aim to generate funds through a Medicaid loophole by taxing managed care organizations to boost state budget.
State proposes a scheme using Medicaid reimbursements where insurers break even, state gains, and federal government loses money.
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Mayoral control: NYC Chancellor pleads his case in Albany as budget deadline looms

David Banks advocates for mayoral control extension
Debate over centralized control in NYC school system

The cost of Prop. 1: Newsom's plan to transform California's mental health system

Proposition 1 aims to overhaul mental health services in California by financing 10,000 treatment beds, costing up to $14 billion.
Opponents argue that the price of Proposition 1 is too high, emphasizing the need to spend money effectively and understand root causes to solve issues like homelessness.

Opinion: Why is California still paying for prisons it doesn't need?

Despite a decline in the incarcerated population and rising costs, Gov. Gavin Newsom has authorized billion-dollar raises for corrections officers and additional funding for prison buildings.
Efforts to address the issue, such as prison realignment and releasing thousands of inmates during the pandemic, have not solved the systemic problems and wasteful spending endemic to California prisons.

Home health workers beg Hochul to undo provision slipped into last year's state budget

Organizations representing home health workers are pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul to reverse a provision in last year's state budget that decreased a state-funded supplement for the wages of home health workers.
The provision was inserted into the budget after closed-door negotiations and simultaneously increased funding for a health department program that benefits home health agencies affiliated with the politically connected healthcare workers union, 1199 SEIU.
Home healthcare worker organizations are urging lawmakers and the governor to reverse the provision in this year's budget, stating that it unfairly placed the burden of minimum wage increases on a group of immigrant women.

Gavin Newsom reveals plan to fix California spending deficit. What's in his $291 billion budget

Gov. Gavin Newsom unveils a $291.5 billion state budget to close a $37.9 billion budget gap.
Legislative leaders are considering potential cuts to social safety net and education spending to address the shortfall.

Economic Reality Bites as Newsom Faces Big California Budget Problem

California's tax revenues are running behind expectations, creating a budget problem for the state.
The economic downturn and rising unemployment are contributing to the fiscal challenges in California.
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