The budget and appropriations process is an important part of state and government legislature.
The budget and appropriations process is an important part of how state governments operate. Keeping up with the latest news and developments in this area can be difficult. Here at DMGS, we provide the latest news and headlines about state budgets and appropriations. Stay informed and up to date with the latest news and headlines about state budgets and appropriations here.
Photo credit: iStock.com/master1305 In 2025, several state legislatures are considering stadium subsidies, a government subsidy directed toward athletic facilities and events, aiming to boost local economies and attract and retain professional sports franchises. In 2025, [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Mikhail Makarov In May 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1 — officially and unironically named the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” — a sprawling legislative package advanced via the budget [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/sommart In 2025, state governments across the U.S. are advancing initiatives to improve administrative efficiency and modernize civil service, adopting tailored strategies to better serve residents. Recognizing the importance of adaptability, innovation, and [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/BackyardProduction Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his 2025-26 budget address, outlining economic initiatives, public safety measures, infrastructure improvements, and education funding. His speech emphasized continued investment in key sectors to strengthen Pennsylvania’s [...]
Photograph taken inside the state capitol of the spectacular 272-foot, 52 million-pound dome. On February 6, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (D) delivered his 2024-25 Budget Address. Shapiro's 2024 budget aims to provide tangible benefits [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Sergey Demchenko Many states are ending the 2022 fiscal year with a budget surplus, resulting in significant legislative deliberations about the best way to utilize those funds. During the fiscal year 2021, some [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/pcess609 Sales taxes are responsible for funding a sizeable portion of the majority of states' budgets. States implement sales taxes—both general and selective—on a wide variety of goods and services sold to consumers [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Darren415 On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376) into law after the U.S. House and Senate passed the package in the first weeks of August. After over [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Darren415 On August 7, 2022, the U.S. Senate passed a landmark tax, climate, and healthcare bill, setting up the legislation for House approval and President Joe Biden’s signature. After over a year of negotiations, [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/rruntsch On April 19, Governor JB Pritzker signed the FY 2023 Illinois state budget into law, including $1.8 billion in tax relief. Highlights include rebate checks for working families, grocery tax suspension, property [...]
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