Senate Passes Budget Bill
The state Senate has passed the general appropriations bill by a vote of 37-13. It now goes to the state House.
The $28 billion budget bill adds $250 million in basic education funding, but doesn’t raise taxes.
Funding for state parks and libraries has been cut, but it’s unclear so far as to where exactly where the cuts will be made. An unspecified number of government workers are also expected to be laid off.
The House will have to waive its 24-hour notice rule in order to vote on the budget today.
The $28 billion budget bill adds $250 million in basic education funding, but doesn’t raise taxes.
Funding for state parks and libraries has been cut, but it’s unclear so far as to where exactly where the cuts will be made. An unspecified number of government workers are also expected to be laid off.
The House will have to waive its 24-hour notice rule in order to vote on the budget today.
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