State Approves $268 Billion Budget

https://highlandscurrent.org/2026/05/31/state-approves-268-billion-budget/

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What's in the 2026 State Budget

https://highlandscurrent.org/2026/05/29/whats-in-the-2026-state-budget/

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"#NewYork #lawmakers rolled a proposal for a 50-foot “#bufferzone” around #Jewish #dayschools and community centers into the state budget on Tuesday.

#SamSutton, a #Democratic state #senator who is Jewish, stated that “after the horrific incident outside #ParkEast #Synagogue, I became the first #legislator to introduce this proposal.”

“Today, buffer zone protections were included in the final #statebudget,” he said.

#NoamAbrahams, #Sutton’s communications director, told JNS that the proposal was included in the budget bill that’s being discussed in session.

“Although that means it hasn’t technically passed both houses yet, I’ve never seen a budget bill not pass once it was on the floor,” #Abrahams told JNS."

https://jewishpress.com/ny-legislators-add-buffer-zone-around-jewish-schools-into-state-budget-proposal/

"The deal brokered by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican leaders came with an estimated price tag of $1.8 billion. That money would have been spent on direct checks sent to most income taxpayers, general school aid, increased special education reimbursement and ending the state income tax on overtime and tipped wages."

Failed surplus deal would have sent Wisconsin budget into the red, analysis finds
By Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Public Radio

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Wisconsin Legislative Deadlock: $1.8 Billion Relief Package Collapses

The Wisconsin Senate rejected a $1.8 billion tax and school funding plan on May 13, 2026. Learn how this impacts your tax rebates and local school budgets.

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https://newsletter.tf/wisconsin-1-8-billion-relief-bill-rejected/

Wisconsin residents will not receive the planned $300 tax rebates after the Senate voted 15-18 against the bill. This is a major change from the original plan to use state surplus funds for schools and families.

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https://newsletter.tf/wisconsin-1-8-billion-relief-bill-rejected/

New York's Budget Deal Is Still Hazy. Here Are 5 Key Questions.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/nyregion/hochul-state-budget-questions.html

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Missouri tax shift plan dangerous transfer of burden to working families

https://thedemocracyadvocate.com/news-to-know/u-s-politics/missouri-tax-shift-plan/