Washington State Bill Expands Housing Aid Eligibility
A new bill passed in Washington state could broaden eligibility for housing assistance programs. Senate Bill 5232 potent...
GOP Eyes Federal Aid Cuts, States Fear Budget Impact
Republicans in Congress are considering reducing federal funding to states as part of a broader tax cut initiative. This...
New York Passes $254 Billion Budget After Delay
New York state lawmakers have finally approved a $254 billion budget, more than a month after the deadline. The budget i...
GOP Eyes Medicaid Funding Loophole Used by Most States
Republicans are considering closing a Medicaid loophole that allows states to increase federal funding by taxing hospita...
New York Considers Changes to Religious School Oversight
New York lawmakers are considering a change to the state budget that could significantly alter oversight of religious sc...
MTA Receives $68 Billion in NY State Budget: What's Next for...
New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will receive $68 billion from the state budget to fund its five-y...
NY to Add Charge for Masked Criminals; Hochul Announces Budg...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers have reached an agreement to add a criminal charge for individuals wh...
New York Budget Includes School Cellphone Ban, Public Safety...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a finalized $254 billion state budget. The agreement includes a ban on cell...
Medicaid Cuts Could Deeply Impact Three States
Three states, once hesitant to broaden Medicaid, now face significant budget challenges if Congress reduces funding for...
Mississippi to Eliminate State Income Tax
Mississippi is set to phase out its state income tax in the coming years, providing significant tax relief to its reside...
Federal Spending Cuts Threaten New York State Budget
New York state officials are facing uncertainty as federal spending cuts loom. The state's budget relies heavily on fede...
Israeli Parliament Approves Budget, Bolstering Netanyahu's P...
Israel's parliament has approved a new budget, marking a victory for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition...
Maine Budget Vote Delayed Amid Debate Over Transgender Athle...
A vote on Maine's state budget was postponed Thursday as lawmakers clashed over two controversial issues. The first was...
Arizona Considers Major Funding Boost for Border Security
Arizona lawmakers are debating a significant increase in funding for border security initiatives. The proposed investmen...
States Take Lead on Obesity Drug Coverage as Federal Mandate Fails
While the federal government won't require Medicaid to cover GLP-1 drugs for obesity, some states are forging ahead. Sou...
Proposed SNAP Cuts Threaten Food Assistance, Farmers, and State Finances
Proposed federal budget cuts by Republicans could significantly impact the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SN...