State Approves $268 Billion Budget

Rolison only Republican senator to vote yes

The Highlands Current
What’s in the 2026 State Budget

A searchable database of the most consequential decisions 

The Highlands Current

"#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/

NY Legislators Add ‘Buffer Zone’ Around Jewish Schools into State Budget Proposal

The buffer zone would be twice the size of the one Mamdani vetoed earlier this year.

The Jewish Press - JewishPress.com
New York’s Budget Deal Is Still Hazy. Here Are 5 Key Questions.

Gov. Kathy Hochul claimed victory for a state budget agreement that is already five weeks overdue, and clearly still needs more work.

The New York Times

Missouri tax shift plan dangerous transfer of burden to working families

Missouri tax shift plan would replace income tax with expanded sales taxes, shifting the burden onto working families and limiting future policy options

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

Karnataka Budget 2026 highlights ₹4.48 lakh crore outlay, AI push, welfare expansion, infrastructure projects and proposed social media restrictions for minors. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/karnataka-budget-2026-highlights-tech-welfare-social-media-ban-ybfa7f5l?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KarnatakaBudget2026 #Siddaramaiah #KarnatakaNews #StateBudget
Will Kerala raise welfare pensions to ₹2,500? As the Pinarayi Vijayan government presents its final Budget, expectations run high for relief to pensioners, employees and key welfare sectors. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala-budget-2026-2-500-welfare-pension-on-cards-what-to-expect-ftr62rok?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaBudget2026 #WelfarePension #KeralaPolitics #StateBudget

Ron DeSantis will have 'blood on his hands' if HIV funding isn't restored, Democratic chair says

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/florida-desantis-hiv-medication-funding