House and Senate disagree on approach to long-term budget deficits as higher-than-expected Medicaid enrollments erode cushion.
Gonzales poll finds Moore’s majority job approval remains consistent, strong support for increased penalties for crimes committed with stolen firearms, fentanyl distribution.
Senate leader says no to tax increases this year, but asserts targeted fee increases are possible.
Plan would impose combined reporting on corporations, increase taxes on high earners as well as inheritances and capital gains while providing some additional tax credits for low-income earners.
Billions in deficits over the remainder of Moore’s term have some lawmakers asking about tax increases.
Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld warns the brunt of more than $3 billion in cuts over six years would be felt if structural funding problems are not solved.
Transportation and the budget top 90-day session agenda but waiting in the wings are possible debates on taxes and aid in dying.
A blue-ribbon transportation panel will ask lawmakers to consider bolstering the state’s flagging Transportation Trust Fund by raising tolls and imposing new or increased…
Budget and service cuts proposed to offset a $3.3 billion deficit would disproportionately impact city, lawmakers said.
Cuts to transportation, increased education spending, and a structural budget deficit put pressure on budgets and local governments.