Stein says he’ll take action on state budget Tuesday

Stein signs $34B NC budget, ushering in tax cuts and raises for state employees after GOP agreement

The 34 billion plan was authored by Republican legislative leaders who reached a deal last week after months of bickering over tax cuts and capital projects. Democratic Gov. Josh Stein objected to parts of the plan but said state employees can’t wait any longer for raises.

‘Failure is the only option’: Alders say Mayor Johnson isn’t doing his job with city budget – WGNTV (Chicago)

“He accepted that budget,” Ald. Scott Waguespack said. “Once that budget passes, it’s up to the administration, whether he likes a piece of it or not, to implement what that budget says.

Virginia’s Reckless Budget Bill

by Jason Miyares Statement on Governor Spanberger’s Marijuana Budget Debacle I warned that rushing marijuana commercialization through Virginia would lead to reckless governing. This week, that warning came true in the worst possible way. Governor Abigail Spanberger and the far-left majority in the General Assembly jammed their marijuana retail scheme into the state budget instead []

New Medicaid Work Rule Means More Opportunities To Lose Coverage

A work requirement is coming to Medicaid. Sam Whitehead tells WAMU’s “Health Hub” how to keep your coverage — and who’s exempt from the new rule.

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