NC lawmakers end long standoff, send $34B state budget to Stein

Virginia Democrats Finalize Sweeping Budget Deal

Virginia’s governing Democrats played let’s make a deal to pass a two-year budget that will take effect next week. The state lawmakers opted to maintain a tax break that encourages companies to build data centers in the commonwealth. They offset that by imposing a new tax on the energy that those centers will use. Gov....

Stein says he’ll take action on state budget Tuesday

North Carolina lawmakers passed a new 34 billion state spending plan several days ago. Democratic Gov. Josh Stein must now decide whether to veto or approve the budget.

VA Gov Spanberger pleased with state’s budget compromise; Republicans unsatisfied

Gov. Abigail Spanberger is calling Virginia’s newly approved two-year budget a compromise that keeps state government operating. Spanberger called the budget a compromise that keeps state government operating while making investments in schools, public employees and health care. “Today, the General Assembly has moved forward with a budget proposal – and that means we are []...Click to read more

Major bills loom as Delaware lawmakers face final day of session

As the final day of the 2026 legislative session approaches on Tuesday, several bills face uncertain futures, including a slate of property tax reforms and legislation that seeks to rein in healthcare costs. Also pending is the state’s perennially contentious capital budget that would distribute nearly 1.26 billion dollars to state building projects. The post Major bills loom as Delaware lawmakers face final day of session appeared first on Spotlight Delaware.