Podcasts about Operating budget

We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano. This July through September, we are releasing all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast.  Today's bonus episode features audio from the September 8, 2025, City Council meeting when Council adopted the FY25-26 Operating Budget and Community Investment Program, and set the tax rate.

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Mayor Joe Hogsett will present the City of Indianapolis and Marion County 2026 Operating Budget, Mark Kelly doesn't care about "brown" kids, Log Cabin for sale, Beto O'Rourke calls Republicans "fascists" and tells Democrat states to redraw their districts nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you willing to pay more at the pump in exchange for getting rid of tolling? https://djcoregon.com/news/2025/07/21/oregon-toll-repeal-special-session-meek/ ODOT can't use specific road dollars to backfill their management budget hole, guaranteeing a special session to raise your cost of living: https://www.wweek.com/news/state/2025/07/21/odot-cant-use-cash-from-projects-to-avert-layoffs/ How high is too high for minimum wage? https://reason.com/2025/07/16/californias-minimum-wage-hike-cost-18000-fast-food-jobs-as-employment-ticked-up-in-other-states/   

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed off on the state's new two-year operating budget at the deadline late Monday night into Tuesday. The $60 billion dollar spending plan includes money for a new Browns stadium in Brook Park. The state will chip in $600 million taken from unclaimed funds held by the Ohio Department of Commerce. The budget also flattens Ohio's income tax down to a single bracket meaning everyone, minus those who are exempted, will pay the same 2.75% tax rate. DeWine, however, did strike 67 elements from the budget using his line-item veto. It's by far the most he's used the line-item veto. For comparison, on the last operating budget, DeWine used the veto pen 44 times. Statehouse leaders have questioned why the governor removed elements of the budget viewed as property tax relief. Later, we bring you an excerpt from the 11th and final episode of the "Living for We: Keep Ya Head Up" podcast.

In this episode, we break down the latest developments in Ohio's operating budget. Learn about Ohio REALTORS®' efforts to advance property tax reform through key legislation, and housing wins we achieved in the House version of the budget—like the Housing Accelerator Fund and expanded access to the Welcome Home Ohio Program. We also touch on areas of concern, including changes to the Ohio Housing Trust Fund. The government affairs team continues to advocate for smart, effective housing policy.Full Description / Show NotesOverview of Ohio's state operating budget process and House Bill (HB) 96Ohio REALTORS®' engagement since the bill's introductionDiscussion on the push for property tax reform and current challengesBreakdown of key property tax bills: HB 186, HB 28, HB 129, and SB 66Highlights of the new Housing Accelerator Fund in the House-passed budgetClarification of real estate representation agreements via budget amendmentExpansion and increased funding for the Welcome Home Ohio ProgramConcerns over proposed changes to the Ohio Housing Trust FundNext steps in the legislative process as the budget goes through the Senate committee process

(The Center Square) – Gov. Bob Ferguson repeatedly said he would look for budget savings and efficiencies before agreeing to raise taxes on Washingtonians, but on Tuesday – the deadline for doing so – he signed Washington state's nearly $78 billion, two-year operating budget into law that raises taxes by more than $9 billion over the next four years. The operating budget includes several tax increases, including a new business and occupation gross tax on storage units. The budget also includes increases to the state's two primary business and occupation tax rates on gross proceeds, an increase in the tax rate for service businesses with annual taxable revenue exceeding $5 million, and a broadened capital gains tax. There's also a tax on the sale of electric vehicle credits, dubbed the “Tesla tax.”

(The Center Square) – Gov. Bob Ferguson repeatedly said he would look for budget savings and efficiencies before agreeing to raise taxes on Washingtonians, but on Tuesday – the deadline for doing so – he signed Washington state's nearly $78 billion, two-year operating budget into law that raises taxes by more than $9 billion over the next four years.The operating budget includes several tax increases, including a new business and occupation gross tax on storage units. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_c04a88ac-3e34-4db7-b53a-aeb831843ba3.html

London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis talks about taking complaints from constituents and the vote on what to do with the operating budget surplus.

Former London Mayor Matt Brown talks about what to do with the current operating budget surplus in the city.

We're grateful to have Speaker Laurie Jinkins as today's guest on Capitol Ideas, to share her perspective on the just-ended 2025 session of the Washington state Legislature. Her sixth year leading the House of Representatives was by far the most difficult she's encountered, and today she walks us through what turned out to be a session marked by landmark victories and sometimes-painful realities. If you're interested in Washington state legislative goings-on, this is a half-hour to savor.

Today, we cover Princeton's newest response to federal funding cuts and the disruptions to Newark Liberty International Airport ahead of finals, and talk to Luke Grippo about Princeton's new operating budget.

Mayor Shawn Lewis talks about potions for the surplus in the London operating budget.

Washington state lawmakers and staff were still celebrating the final gavel of the 2025 session when Rep. Chipalo Street sat down for his first appearance on Capitol Ideas. We covered everything from rent stabilization and safer streets to life as a professional soccer referee, and ended up with a half hour that goes by much too quickly.

This episode of Legislative Review covers the state operating budget passed on April 27, the final day of the 2025 regular session of the Washington State Legislature.

As vice chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Mia Gregerson has a lot on her mind in the final 72 hours of the legislative session. The fact that we got her to sit down and share the Capitol Ideas mics makes this a special episode, all by itself.

Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views of the Town of La Plata. This is the third in a series of podcasts about the Town Council's review of the FY 2026 Operating, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and Enterprise Funds (water, sewer, sanitation, stormwater management) proposed budgets. This episode is about the Town Council's third review and discussion of the proposed Operating Budget and the proposed FY 2026 Fee Schedule.La Plata YouTube Meeting LinkDiscussion - Fee Schedule: Minute 29:49Discussion of Any Outstanding Budget Items: Minute 42:33 La Plata General Election - Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 7:00 AM-8:00 PM, Town Hall 

Rep. Strom Peterson agreed to chair a brand-new committee three years ago, a panel dedicated to chipping away at Washington's housing crisis. Today we'll talk about progress made by the House Housing Committee under his leadership, and plenty more.

Missouri lawmakers are deep in the process of crafting a budget for the 2026 fiscal year, and it's been a much different experience than the past couple of legislative sessions. The Missouri House on Thursday approved a $47.9 billion state operating budget — about $3 billion less than last year's budget. STLPR statehouse and politics reporter Sarah Kellogg discusses the budget crafting process and other legislative issues.

 Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views of the Town of La Plata. This is the second podcast series about the Town Council's review of the FY 2026 Operating, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and Enterprise Funds (water, sewer, sanitation, stormwater management) proposed budgets. This episode is about the Town Council's second review of the proposed Operating Budget, and first review of two proposed draft versions of FY 26 Enterprise Funds (Water, Sewer, Sanitation, Stormwater Management, with the 457 Deferred Compensation, and with Pension, plan, from the March 25, 2025, Town Council meeting.  The draft Enterprise budgets were emailed to the Council at 11:35 AM on Friday, March 21, 2025. I emailed my initial Enterprise draft budget comments and questions to the Finance Director and Town Council on Sunday, March 23, 2025. The sources for this podcast/video are materials provided to the Town Council for those items on the published Town Council agenda and posted to the public and emailed to the Council, Friday, March 21, 2025. The Finance Committee provided additional information to the Town Council at the meeting. Finance Comm materials 25mar25 *Fact Sheet: The State of US Public Pensions in 2024 *Sources for 457 (b) Vs Pension Plan Comparison La Plata YouTube – March 25, 2025, Town Council meeting  *Monthly Finance Report – Finance Director Larsen –  Minute 10:18 *Finance Committee Discussion /FY 2026 Enterprise Budgets Discussion – Minute 28:12 La Plata Ward 4 Update YouTube Video

"Budget Week" has arrived. Budget-writer in both house have released two-year Operating Budget proposals--and they're on the move. High level details are in this podcast with more derailed review in This Week in Olympia at: www.wasa-oly.org/TWIO

Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views of the Town of La Plata. This is the first in a series of podcasts about the Town Council's review of the FY 2026 Operating, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Enterprise Funds (water, sewer, sanitation, stormwater management) proposed budgets. This episode is about the Town Council's first review of two proposed draft versions of the FY 26 Operating Budget, at our March 18, 2025, Town Council meeting.  Operating budget options:*FY 2026 Operating Budget – With 457  *FY 2026 Operating Budget With Pension These were provided to the Council by email at 4:47 PM on Friday, March 14, 2025. This was followed by Council questions and discussion. No vote was taken, and Council discussion will continue at our March 25 Council meeting.   I emailed comments and questions to the Town Council and Finance Director at 7:39 PM on Monday, March 17, 2025.  The source for this podcast/video is the materials provided to the Town Council for those items on published March 18, 2025. Town Council agenda was posted to the public and emailed to the Council, on Friday, March 14, 2025.Council discussion of the two alternative draft operating budgets will continue at the March 25 (Tuesday) Town Council meeting and two alternative (with 457, with pension) Enterprise Fund budgets. Fiance Committee RecommendationsMarch 18, 2025, Town Council Meeting YouTube Finance Committee Recommendations Discussion/Questions - 8:50Town Council Operating Budget Discussion/Questions - 56:27

Few things in life are certain, but it's a sure bet you've never heard a Capitol Ideas like this one. A dozen Democratic lawmakers, from veterans to brand-new members, making observations about life, one of the busiest weeks of the session, and the enduring Democratic values that most Washingtonians share.

City Council ratified the 2025 Operating Budget on Monday night. City Treasurer and Commissioner of Corporate Services Keri Greaves will talk about the 2025 budget, while host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what else happened at City Hall on Monday night.

City Manager John Collin speaks with host Jeff Walters about the proposed 2025 Operating Budget. Council will deliberate the budget, with ratification slated for February 10,

Washington state's budget shortfall could hit billions in the coming years, with a projected operating budget of $87 billion by 2027-2029. Learn more about the challenges ahead at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washingtons-operating-budget-could-reach-87-billion-by-the-2027-2029-biennium on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #WashingtonBudget #budgetshortfall #statebudget #revenueforecasts #ClarkCounty #localnews #ClarkCountyWa

(The Center Square) – Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee is calling for a freeze on hiring, services contracts, goods and equipment purchases, and travel to deal with a projected operating budget shortfall between $10 billion and $12 billion over the next four years. The shortfall exists despite the state's record $72 billion budget. “Effective December 2, 2024, for all agencies under my direction and control, I am directing a freeze on the following: (1) hiring not related to public safety or other non-discretionary activities as listed below, (2) execution of non-essential services contracts, (3) discretionary purchasing of goods and equipment, and (4) travel,” Inslee wrote in a directive to his executive and small cabinet agency directors.

Gov. Jay Inslee announces a spending freeze to address a projected $2 billion budget shortfall. Learn more about the measures being implemented and their impact at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/gov-inslee-imposes-spending-freeze-to-deal-with-10b-12b-operating-budget-gap on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews #WashingtonState #GovInslee #Inslee

In this episode, Carla and Marissa talk about Revenue vs. Profit, what actually matters and how to get really intimate with your numbers.HIGHLIGHTS:How to think about revenue vs. profit (and which is more important!)Get intimate with your numbers - Do Annual, Quarterly and Monthly forecasting using an Operating Budget (see the resources for a template and tutorial!)Why you should look at your actuals each and every monthSetting a Money Date is both a fun and useful way to stay connected to your numbers and make smart choices!RESOURCES + LINKS:You can access Marissa's Operating Budget template hereYou can access a Loom Overview of how to use the template hereFOLLOW us on IG & we're happy to answer any and all questions!@marissaliesen@carlabiesinger

We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano. July through September, we release all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast.  Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 26, 2024, City Council meeting when the following items related to the FY 2024-2025 Recommended City Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program were discussed: Public Hearing on Operating Budget and Community Investment Program. Discussion and Direction regarding FY 2024-25 Recommended Budget. You can review the budget online at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget. You can submit questions to askplano@plano.gov. Answers will be posted on Mondays at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget.

We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano. July through September, we release all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast.  Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 12, 2024, City Council meeting when the following items related to the FY 2024-2025 Recommended City Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program were discussed: Public Hearing on Operating Budget and Community Investment Program. Approval of Appraisal Roll. Discussion of proposed tax rate for publication of notice. Presentation of Proposed Community Investment Program to the City Council. You can review the budget online at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget. You can submit questions to askplano@plano.gov. Answers will be posted on Mondays at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget.

In this episode of Weaver: Government Impact, host Todd Hoffman, partner-in-charge, Government Consulting Services, offers insights and best practices for approaching operating budget pressures in government. Joined by Brett Nabors, partner, IT Advisory Services, and Morgan Page, partner-in-charge, Digital Transformation and Automation Services, the discussion focuses on navigating financial challenges, optimizing spending and leveraging technology to address budget shortfalls. This episode is crucial for anyone interested in understanding the complexities and strategies of fiscal management in the public sector. Key Points: • Assessing and eliminating unnecessary spending is critical to managing government budget pressures• Performance-based budgeting links spending to mission, vision and goals, ensuring value for each dollar spent• Strategic technology investments can lead to long-term savings and efficiency improvementsThe episode explores strategies for managing operating budget pressures in government. It highlights the importance of assessing unnecessary spending and inefficiencies, particularly in technology and personnel costs. The conversation with Brett and Morgan also looks at the role of performance-based budgeting in ensuring that government spending is aligned with specific goals and delivers tangible results.“What we find in many cases when you're dealing under this ‘operating pressures' subject is many times there are simple things you can do that don't cost a lot of money to maximize or address issues you have with your current platforms,” said Todd. This episode encapsulates the forward-thinking mindset needed in budget management, focusing on investing in systems and technologies that offer clear benefits and advancements rather than merely moving away from outdated practices. Subscribe and listen to future episodes of Weaver: Government Impact on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.©2024

Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas's proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget provides several nods to the county's current financial strength while also acknowledging critical employee shortages in several key areas. Vithoulkas presented his [post_excerpt].25-billion operating budget and 7.2-million capital improvement budget for the first time publicly Tuesday night to the county's board of supervisors. The board will conduct a four-day budget review session next week, as is customary in Henrico, before holding a public hearing March 26, followed by adoption of a budget April 9. The operating budget proposal would represent an increase of 8.4% over the current budget and include...Article LinkSupport the show

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Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 3, 2023:We attend the Mayor's press conference releasing her 2024 operating budget proposal,Remind listeners to keep their phones on ahead of tomorrow's federal emergency alarm test,Hear from UW-Madison student journalists discussing racial equity efforts on campus,Shine the spotlight on the most-hated animal in history - the rat,And much more.

Ohio REALTORS Director of Government Affairs Andrew Huffman joins The Real View: Ohio Policy Talk to break down the new Ohio State Operating Budget that was passed this summer and what it means for REALTORS and real estate in Ohio.We cover: What the budget process is and why it's so important The priorities Ohio REALTORS were pursuing in the budget Details about the new Homeownership Savings Linked Deposit Program How the budget addresses the housing shortage The focus for lawmakers moving forward/what we should be on the lookout for Why the upcoming November elections are important Ways to gain CE Credit by becoming a poll worker

We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano. This August and September, we are releasing all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast.  Today's bonus episode features audio from the July 26, 2022 City Council meeting when the FY 2023-2024 Recommended City Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program were presented to Council. Links to documents mentioned in the presentation: Review the Budget Documents Visit the Open Budget Portal Key dates in the budget process: August 14 Presentation of Proposed Community Investment Program to the City Council. Public Hearing on Operating Budget and Community Investment Program. Discuss proposed Tax Rate for publication of notice Approval of Appraisal Roll. August 19 City Council Budget Work Session including Grants Discussion August 22 Budget Town Hall Meeting August 28 Public Hearing - TBD September 11 City Council adopts Operating Budget, Community Investment Program and sets Tax Rate. Public Hearing on Tax Rate October 1 New fiscal year begins

Governor Mike DeWine signed off on the budget early Tuesday after making 44 line-item vetoes.

Opinion: WPC's tax transparency website proposal a step closer to reality. Chris Corry of the Washington Policy Center discusses the wide variety of issues with Washington's 2023-2025 Operating Budget. https://bit.ly/3MmjFHs #Opinion #Columns #Commentary #ChrisCorry #WashingtonPolicyCenter #GovJayInslee #OperatingBudget #TaxTransparency #2023LegislativeSession #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

This week, we talk about the importance of staying on budget and how we always stay on budget with our quotes.  We also talk about an experience we had when contractors came in over 300% over our stated budget and how our reaction informs how we approach budgets for our company. Plus, we talk about being upfront about your budget, how our costs are already budgeted for our company, and our relationship with clients.  

If the Washington state operating budget were part of the Marvel universe, today's episode of Capitol Ideas might be the origin story. We're about to hear from Representative Steve Bergquist, vice chair of the House Appropriations Committee, in a conversation recorded just a few days before the House and Senate both voted to approve that nearly-seventy-billion dollar two-year spending plan.

The Washington State House of Representatives has rolled out its proposed $69.5 billion operating budget for the 2023-25 biennium that makes investments in housing, education and behavioral health. https://bit.ly/3KhZw5L #TheCenterSquareWashington #WashingtonStateHouseOfRepresentatives #WashingtonStateSenate #ProposedOperatingBudget #GovJayInslee #Housing #Education #BehavioralHealth #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

Republican budget leaders encouraged by ‘inclusive' Senate operating-budget proposal. Sen. Lynda Wilson states: this is clearly the most inclusive budget proposal we've seen in many years. https://bit.ly/3TG9sZH #SenateRepublicanCaucus #WashingtonStateLegislature #SenLyndaWilson #RepublicanBudgetLeaders #KeySenateRepublicans #OperatingBudget #SenateMajority #LackOfNewTaxes #LowerSpendingIncrease #K12Education #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

www.commsolutionsmn.com- I'm not sure that anyone can explain how property taxes are figured out, but we're going to give it a shot. You get the county, the city, and the school district, all with their hands in the pie. There are 47-some classifications of properties, despite there being four main classifications (residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural). But as with all things, government makes everything more complicated. Also, your home value is not tied to how much you pay. Your taxes do not move up and down with your home value. They figure out how much money they need, and break it up among property owners based on your property. Leave it to government to confuse the issue further, with a number of levies for each government body. Schools have operating levies and deferred maintenance levies. Hennepin county has the general levy, but also a Railroad Authority levy and a Housing Authority levy. Why don't they just take the money and split it up afterward? We take a stab at some solutions for a simpler way of figuring out and assessing property taxes. Maybe we're on to something? We also discuss Tim Walz's strange behavior in rushing to sign an executive order where the state of Minnesota will not assist another state when an adult bring a child into the state for gender-affirming care, even if it's illegal in the state they are coming from or the adult has no legal right to bring the child to Minnesota. They are refusing to get involved, even if the adult is breaking the law (i.e. non-custodial parent or other adult bringing a child without parental consent). Our state government has lost it's ever-lovin' mind, and we're all suffering for it, despite the fact that 49% of the state didn't vote for these clowns. Have you checked out our Spotify playlist? At the beginning of each episode, Jason quotes some song lyrics that have to do with the subject matter of the podcast. Andrew never knows what they are, but now he can… and so can you! We've launched the Spotify playlist: “Community Solutions Music From the Podcast!” You can listen to Roundabout from Yes after listing to Episode 30 on Roundabouts… or kick back and enjoy a rocking playlist just for the thrill of it. We add a new song every week. Subscribe and enjoy! Don't forget that you can also subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify!

#lakeforestillinois #lakeforestpodcast #lakeforesthighschool Superintendent of Schools in District #67 and #115 Dr. Matthew Montgomery was the City Council Spotlight Focus and he presented an update on the District #115 Facilities Bond Referendum 0:00 0:04 Lake Forest City Mayor Intro of Dr. Matthew Montgomery 1:03 Start of Dr Montgomery Presentation 8:31 Financial Implications $500 - $1000 Year depending on home value 10:17 Presentation Over Alderman Questions City Council Questions 10:40 Jim Preschlack, Third Ward Alderman - What is Operating Budget and Capital Expenditures? Is their Opportunity for Corporate Sponsorship to offset cost? If this Bond doesn't go through what happens? 17:18 Ara Goshgarian, Third Ward Alderman - Will this bond effect the ability to borrow more in the future, 1/3 of LF High School Students have special needs will that be impacted? This isn't your first rodeo? 20:32 How Long is the Bond issued for? 20:53 Are there any other bonds outstanding? 21:21 James E. Morris ("Jed") First Ward Alderman - Where do students go during construction? How Long Will the project take? Impact to Middle Schools #67? Increase Kindergarten classes? What does future Enrollment look like? 24:36 Eileen Looby Weber Fourth Ward Alderman - Cost Per Student and how does that compare to other districts? 27:34 Edward ("Ted") U. Notz, Jr. Second Ward Alderman - Market/Timing when will bond be purchased? 29:04 Melanie K. Rummel Second Ward Alderman - Are these Life Safety Bonds? Why is this expense hitting all at once? (#1 question asked) Why werent they doing these improvements alll along 40:16 Mayor George Pandaleon comments Dr. Matthew Montgomery Superintendent of Schools 847-604-7401 mmontgomery@lfschools.net --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lakeforestpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lakeforestpodcast/support

CLICK HERE to listen to episode audio (4:50).Sections below are the following: Transcript of Audio Audio Notes and Acknowledgments ImageExtra InformationSourcesRelated Water Radio Episodes For Virginia Teachers (Relevant SOLs, etc.). Unless otherwise noted, all Web addresses mentioned were functional as of 1-20-23. TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, this is Virginia Water Radio for the weeks of January 23 and January 30, 2023.  This update of a January 2015 episode is the second of three planned episodes this winter on Virginia's General Assembly. MUSIC – ~15 sec – instrumental. That's part of  “World's Too Big,” by Blacksburg, Va., musician Kat Mills, from her 2006 album, “Two.”  It opens an episode on what is one of the biggest jobs, and has some of the biggest impacts, of any General Assembly session: the state budget.  The Commonwealth operates on a biennial budget, covering two fiscal years, which run from July 1 through June 30.  In sessions in even-numbered years, the General Assembly sets the budget for the upcoming two years, and typically in every session the Assembly considers amendments to the current budget.  Virginia's current two-year budget, as approved last year by the Assembly and the governor, is about $163 billion dollars, with about $159 billion for operating expenses and the rest for capital expenses. Now, have a listen to the music for about 20 more seconds, and see how much of that amount you think goes to water-related matters. MUSIC – ~22 sec – lyrics: “World's too big to see in one lifetime.  The world's too big to see in one day.  And we work too hard to get much perspective; I'd like to see things a different way.  World….” According to the Virginia Department of Planning and Budget, the Commonwealth's current two-year operating-expense budget funds about 210 programs.  Of these, Water Radio identified 23 that relate to activities that can affect water, either directly, or indirectly through air, land, or energy management.  Those 23 programs account for about $3.3 billion in the current two-year budget.  Here's a sample of those programs, to give you a sense of where Virginia's water-related dollars go: some direct water-connection programs are boating safety, coastal lands mapping, drinking water improvement, marine life management, port facilities, seafood promotion, and water protection; and some indirect water-connection programs are air protection, disaster and emergency preparedness, forest management, minerals management, and regulation of public utilities. If you'd like more information about the big, complicated subject of Virginia's state budget, you can get details from the Department of Planning and Budget, online at dpb.virginia.gov. Thanks to Kat Mills for permission to this episode's music, and, in the spirit of a subject too big for one short Water Radio episode, we close with about 35 more seconds of “World's Too Big.” MUSIC – ~38 sec – Lyrics: “World's too big to see in one lifetime.  What do you think you'll do this year in the world, world, world, in the world?” SHIP'S BELL Virginia Water Radio is produced by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, part of Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment.  For more Virginia water sounds, music, or information, visit us online at virginiawaterradio.org, or call the Water Center at (540) 231-5624.  Thanks to Ben Cosgrove for his version of “Shenandoah” to open and close this episode.  In Blacksburg, I'm Alan Raflo, thanking you for listening, and wishing you health, wisdom, and good water. AUDIO NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS “World's Too Big,” from the 2006 album “Two,” is copyright by Kat Mills, used with permission.  More information about Kat Mills is available online at https://katmills.com/ and at https://katmills.hearnow.com/. Click here if you'd like to hear the full version (2 min./22 sec.) of the “Shenandoah” arrangement/performance by Ben Cosgrove that opens and closes this episode.  More information about Mr. Cosgrove is available online at http://www.bencosgrove.com. IMAGE Screen shot of the title page of Governor Glenn Younkin's proposed amendments to the 2022-2024 Virginia budget, being considered in the 2023 General Assembly.  Budget proposal accessed from the Virginia Legislative Information System's site for budget bills in the 2023 session, online at https://budget.lis.virginia.gov/bill/2023/1/, January 23, 2023.  The 2023 budget bills are House Bill 1400 and Senate Bill 800. EXTRA INFORMATION ABOUT THE VIRGINIA STATE BUDGET FOR 2022-2024 Information on Virginia's 2022-2024 Biennial Budget, as passed by the 2022 General Assembly, is available from the Virginia Department of Planning and Budget, online at this link.  The information in this section is taken from that site, as of January 20, 2023.  More details on each budget area are available at that site. Operating Budget Area Fiscal Year 2023 Fiscal Year 2024 Health and Human Resources $26,364,044,319 $26,810,037,425 Education $24,884,645,068 $24,573,203,446 Transportation $10,998,522,561 $11,160,519,957 Administration $4,068,056,357 $4,059,438,773 Finance $3,962,409,064 $2,868,971,687 Public Safety and Homeland Security $3,875,692,814 $3,936,309,518 Central Appropriations $1,579,579,115 $954,544,033 Independent Agencies

Evan didn't have much to say this week, say what?  No overly ramble on and on for the week?  Well, he can't promise that.  But he can promise a look into t frugal mindset and a control of money in a world where we can't control much of anything (or there's so much out of our control).  Join us for this short coffee-talk ramble! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/evan-thomas1/message

We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano. This August and September, we are releasing all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast.  Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 8, 2022 City Council meeting when the following items related to the FY 2022-2023 Recommended City Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program were discussed: Presentation of Proposed Community Investment Program to the City Council. Public Hearing on Operating Budget and Community Investment Program. Discussion of proposed tax rate for publication of notice Approval of Appraisal Roll.