California lawmakers pass budget with billions more for education as Newsom negotiations begin

The Legislature meets the June 15 deadline to send a state budget to the governor, with additional funding and a contentious withholding of $3.9 billion for TK-12 and community colleges still to be resolved.

https://edsource.org/2026/california-legislature-passes-budget/760411

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California Democrats have a budget deal. Here's where they want to spend more than Newsom

The budget plan approved Monday night postpones many of the deepest cuts to healthcare and social services. It's the opening of real talks with the governor.

https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/06/california-budget-legislature-deal/

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Fate of Missouri bill on gas station slot machines could turn on GOP primary results

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://missouriindependent.com/2026/06/15/fate-of-missouri-bill-on-gas-station-slot-machines-could-turn-on-gop-primary-results/

Gambling companies pour campaign money into fight over Missouri video lottery bill

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://missouriindependent.com/2026/06/15/gambling-companies-pour-campaign-money-into-fight-over-missouri-video-lottery-bill/

Missouri Medicaid will no longer cover chiropractic care after budget cuts

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://missouriindependent.com/2026/06/15/missouri-medicaid-will-no-longer-cover-chiropractic-care-after-budget-cuts/

Missouri higher education officials feel pressure to overhaul funding formula

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://missouriindependent.com/2026/06/11/missouri-higher-education-officials-feel-pressure-to-overhaul-funding-formula/