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North Dakota revenue report shows rough start, strong finish
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A budget analyst told North Dakota lawmakers Tuesday that the state will likely see “rough sailing” early in the year but there's reason for optimism in the long run. In his revenue forecast to the House and Senate appropriations committees, Curtis Smith of IHS Markit...
Bill would bar contributions from North Dakota governor
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A bill that would prohibit a North Dakota governor from giving cash or endorsing a member of the Legislature is getting a cool reception from both GOP and Democratic legislative leaders. The legislation introduced by Rep. Jeffery Magrum comes after GOP Gov. Doug Burgum contributed...
Kentucky lawmakers start advancing budget bills
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky lawmakers began advancing budget bills Monday that are likely to undergo substantial changes as they dig deeper into setting spending priorities, beset by the unique challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The House passed the “continuation” budgets seen as mere...
Delaware lawmakers ready to convene new session
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware lawmakers are set to begin a new legislative session with the promise of fresh debate on a variety of controversial social issues and uncertainty regarding the state’s finances amid the ongoing coronavirus epidemic. Legislative Hall remains closed to the public, meaning...
Georgia budget writers greet improved revenue with caution
ATLANTA (AP) — After a $2 billion bloodletting last year because of the economic downturn brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, Georgia’s budget picture is looking better. But it’s still unclear how much better, which state budget writers say will drive caution. Through November,...
Montana lawmakers refuse request to fund marijuana program
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Montana lawmakers have turned down the state Department of Revenue's request for $1.35 million to start a recreational marijuana program. The state revenue department had requested from the House Appropriations Committee over a million dollars that would have been used to pay for...
Hise joins NC Senate budget chairs, Daniel co-leads finance
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Veteran western North Carolina Republican legislators have filled chairmanship vacancies on the Senate's two most influential policy committees, chamber leader Phil Berger announced on Thursday as he unveiled committee assignments. Sen. Ralph Hise of Mitchell County will now join Sens....
Officials: Education money won’t go to Utah social programs
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah State Legislature is not expecting to divert education funding this year to pay for social programs that benefit children and people with disabilities, despite a voter-approved amendment allowing them to do so, officials said. The amendment allows the state to use income tax...
State senator quitting to join Illinois governor's staff
BUNKER HILL, Ill. (AP) — Democratic state Sen. Andy Manar of Bunker Hill announced Monday he is resigning later this month to become an adviser to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Manar, a close Pritzker ally in the Legislature and a lead budget negotiator, said he will step down Jan. 17 and take up his new...
Some GOP lawmakers demand that colleagues return to work
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A small group of Republican lawmakers who don't like some of Gov. Janet Mills' executive orders during the pandemic plans to use a Maine Statehouse appearance to make a statement about getting back to work. Republicans protested the governor's actions while lawmakers were sidelined...
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