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March 30, 2023

Missouri House passes diversity spending ban, proposal likely ill-fated in Senate

The Missouri House has voted to ban diversity spending in the state government, with specific language citing equity initiatives and measures furthering narratives of oppression.

March 29, 2023

Pro-life Wisconsin legislators eye Medicaid expansion for new moms

Anti-abortion Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin have expressed support for a proposal prolonging Medicaid eligibility and cutting some red tape for low-income mothers.

March 28, 2023

Republican congressman grills Interior Secretary Deb Haaland about climate policies

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was questioned Tuesday by Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., about how the Biden administration's climate agenda is strengthening China. Credit: House Appropriations Committee

March 21, 2023

South Dakota Gov. Noem signs $7.4B budget, despite clashes with lawmakers

Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed into law a $7.4 billion state budget for the coming fiscal year, despite multiple policy disagreements with lawmakers.

March 21, 2023

McCarthy vows end to massive ‘omnibus’ spending bills: ‘Not going to happen’

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said House passage of a giant "omnibus" spending bill is 'not going to happen' under GOP leadership, after Democrats approved last year's $1.7T bill.

March 17, 2023

Massachusetts Gov. Healey looks to extend schools' universal free lunch program

Democratic Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey proposed extending a pilot program offering free school meals for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year in a supplemental budget proposal.

March 10, 2023

McCarthy shreds Biden's budget proposal: 'Completely unserious'

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., ripped President Biden's budget proposal, calling the president's proposed $2 trillion in tax hikes "completely unserious."

March 10, 2023

House Freedom Caucus members unveil plan to address debt ceiling crisis amid battle with Biden, Democrats

The House Freedom Caucus will release its list of demands Thursday for voting to raise the debt ceiling amid a standoff between Republicans and Democrats.

March 8, 2023

Brazil's Lula uses Women's Day to tout new spending plans

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced Wednesday that his administration would seek to promote spending on women's healthcare and other gender-specific interests.

March 8, 2023

Pennsylvania Legislature sees spending bump, record surplus

The Pennsylvania Legislature's spending, including legislators' and staffers' salaries, increased last year, as did its overall surplus, according to a report.