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 • Missouri Independent

The fight over legalizing slot machines in Missouri is moving from the Capitol into Republican state Senate primaries.

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

A Missouri Independent analysis shows political donations from video game operators, casinos and sports betting interests exceed $4 million since the start of 2025.

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Missouri Medicaid will no longer cover chiropractic care after budget cuts • Missouri Independent

Providers worry cuts to chiropractic services could lead more Medicaid recipients to seek surgeries and emergency room care for chronic pain.

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I am raising money for six Democrats running for the Kansas Legislature.

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Recall petitions against Alberta NDP MLA, former UCP cabinet minister dismissed
For the first time since October there are no active recall petitions looking to oust Alberta politicians from their seats in the legislature.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alta-recall-9.7231279?cmp=rss
Recall petitions against Alberta NDP MLA, former UCP cabinet minister dismissed
For the first time since October there are no active recall petitions looking to oust Alberta politicians from their seats in the legislature.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alta-recall-9.7231279?cmp=rss
Missouri higher education officials feel pressure to overhaul funding formula • Missouri Independent

The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development prepares to craft a funding formula that keeps state aid flat.

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Alberta politicians look at making e-scooter and e-bike trips reimbursable
An Alberta legislature committee is exploring whether to put taxpayers on the hook for work-related electric scooter and bike rides taken by politicians.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/escooter-trips-insurable-9.7230544?cmp=rss