Podcasts about state budgets

May 20, 2025 - Earthjustice New York Policy Advocate Liz Moran responds to what was (and wasn't) in the state budget that impacted the environment, including a new $1 billion initiative and a dearth of aggressive policies.

Sen. Phil Baruth on the state budget, property taxes, and the Trump Administration

5/20/25: Rep Aaron Saunders: a good state budget, a devastating federal one. NHS teacher Jeromie Whalen: his friend Mahmoud Khalil still in immigration detention. Comedy Quiz w/ Maddy Benjamin, Scott Braidman & Dan Torres – for the birds! Hampshire Prof Michael Klare: Israel, Gaza, Russia, Ukraine, India, Pakistan, NATO, & also, Trump's successes?

CFA volunteers and farmers have protested against the emergency services tax across the state today. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at how far reaching the impact of this tax could be. Plus, we as homeowners wait with baited breath for the RBA interest rate decision — we look at what it will mean for the housing market. We also talk how the State Budget will shake out this afternoon. 

The county's updated tent distribution policy, the new grim forecast of our state budget, and a lightning round of four news headlines in under four minutes. Host Claudia Meza joins executive producer John Notarianni and KBOO news director Althea Billings on this week's Friday news roundup. Discussed in Today's Episode: Oregon Lawmakers Have $500 Million Less To Spend, As Economic Uncertainty Reigns [Oregonian] Homeless People Will No Longer Get Tents From Multnomah County, Except in Severe Weather [Oregonian] Longstanding Portland Outdoor Retailer To Shutter All Stores [Oregonian] Portland Fire & Rescue: Illegal Burning Letters Are a Fraud [KOIN] The City Allowed a Wine Shop on Lombard To Build Outdoor Seating. The State Said To Take It Down. [Willamette Week] Get more from City Cast Portland when you become a City Cast Portland Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events, and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 16th episode: League of Women's Voters Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week state lawmakers finally passed a state budget, which was due on April 1. Most of the holdup was due to various non-budget items that the Governor wanted included in the deal - rolling back discovery reforms, expanding involuntary commitment' and criminalizing mask-wearing in public. Hochul and legislative leaders did eventually agree on compromises on these issues and then turned their attention to the actual budget itself. We discussed affordability, taxes, housing, education, and climate.

Send us a textWe are a few weeks on from The 2025 Australian federal election (May 3) which resulted in a more than convincing victory for the incumbent Labor government led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. So, as the federal government begins its new term, and we await the Victorian Government's State Budget next week (May 20),  ermha365 CEO Karenza Louis-Smith  thought it was a good time to catch up with Mental Health Victoria's CEO Phillipa Thomas to talk about what mental health reform and investment will look like for Australia.Mental Health Victoria website.Subscribe to Mental Health Victoria's fortnightly newsletter Follow Mental Health Victoria on LinkedInermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.Helplines (Australia):Lifeline 13 11 14QLIFE 1800 184 52713 YARN 13 92 76Suicide Callback Service 1300 659 467ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

We speak with democratic socialist State Senator Jabari Brisport of Brooklyn about the recently approved $254 billion-dollar New York State budget which was passed 38 days after its April 1 deadline. We talk with Brisport about the good and the bad of the new budget and why he ultimately voted against it. We will also talk about the convoluted process that led to the final agreement and the Governor's outsized role in causing the delay. power.

May 14, 2025 - We consider what the recently adopted state budget means for New York's public colleges and universities with SUNY Chancellor John King, who talks about operating aid for campuses, free community college, and the Trump administration's attack on higher education.

Gov. Gavin Newsom to release his May revision to the state budget. How Sac State's budget deficit is impacting educators and students. Finally, restoring indigenous basket weaving at Dos Rios State Park. Previewing the May Revise

Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield) was on Springfield's Morning News discussing the end of session, a new state budget, and why state spending is growing so quickly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 2025 - We discuss the state budget's effect on public schools with Brian Fessler, chief advocacy officer for the New York State School Boards Association. We break down funding for public education, relaxing a transition to zero-emission school buses, and implementing free school meals.

New York has a state budget, more than a month after its deadline after lawmakers finalized the $254 billion spending plan late Thursday. Meanwhile, health officials have confirmed three new measles cases in Orange County. That brings the state's total to seven so far this year. Plus, prosecutors say 20 people have been charged in one of the most prolific auto theft rings in New York City in the past decade

Just three weeks remain in the 2025 legislative session, and time is running short to negotiate, write and pass the state budget for Fiscal Year 2026.

We discuss breaking news in the fight to save Medicaid this week as House Speaker Mike Johnson rules out cutting the federal match to states for Medicaid Expansion states. This is huge for Governor Tony Evers' plan to accept federal money to expand BadgerCare in the state budget. We renew our call for the Governor to publicly declare that he will veto any state budget that fails to expand BadgerCare. Despite the victory in Congress for Medicaid Expansion, Speaker Vos and Republicans in the Joint Finance Committee deleted expanding BadgerCare from their state budget Thursday afternoon. It's time for the Governor to fight for his budget. We urge our listeners to call Governor Tony Evers at 1 (608) 266-1212 and urge him to use his most powerful in the nation veto and publicly declare that he will veto any state budget from the Legislature that does not include proper funding for our public schools and BadgerCare expansion. Citizen Action member and child care provider, Julia Bennker, joins us to discuss the Joint Finance Committee's disastrous decision to remove child care funding from their state budget. Julia tells us about how child care providers are organizing a strike that will start Tuesday. Listen to the show. Read Citizen Action's statement on the removal of BadgerCare Expansion from Legislative Republican's State Budget. Citizen Action calls on Governor Tony Evers to use veto powers to leverage BadgerCare Expansion. Attend a “Hands off Medicaid” Town Hall this week. Learn about what's at stake for all of us, hear from our neighbors who are directly at risk, and talk about what we're doing to fight back and how you can get involved. Questions? Contact: Timothy.Faust@citizenactionwi.org RSVP for Milwaukee Join us for an upcoming “Hands Off Medicaid” Town Hall, Tuesday, May 13th, 6pm. Sign up for Citizen Action's Capitol Lobby day, Tuesday, May 27th

Howie and Harlan are joined by Thomas Gill, a Yale geriatrician whose research tracks the factors that contribute to disability in older adults—and those that support continued independence. And they discuss the contrarian tapped to evaluate vaccines at the FDA, allegations of kickbacks against insurers, and the potential end of a loophole that has allowed states to collect additional Medicaid funding.  Links: Vinay Prasad at the FDA “Vinay Prasad tapped to run FDA center that regulates vaccines, gene therapies” “Vinay Prasad, in his own words, outlines the philosophy he'll bring to the FDA” “Peter Marks, FDA's top vaccine regulator, forced out” Howard Forman on LinkedIn on Vinay Prasad's Appointment Vinay Prasad's Substack Insurance News “Justice Department Sues Big Medicare Insurers Alleging Kickbacks” “Aetna to exit the ACA exchanges in 2026” “What Aetna quitting the exchanges says about the exchanges” ”CVS to boost access to Novo Nordisk's weight loss treatment Wegovy for patients on its drug plans” Thomas Gill Statista: Share of old age population (65 years and older) in the total U.S. population from 1950 to 2050 Thomas Gill: “A physical activity intervention to treat the frailty syndrome in older persons-results from the LIFE-P study” Thomas Gill: “A Program to Prevent Functional Decline in Physically Frail, Elderly Persons Who Live at Home” “Prehabilitation for Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis” “Allostatic Load: Importance, Markers, and Score Determination in Minority and Disparity Populations” “Cohort Profile: The Precipitating Events Project (PEP Study)” “In Memoriam: Yale Expert in Clinical Research Methods, Alvan R. Feinstein” Medicaid Cuts “Putting $880 Billion in Potential Federal Medicaid Cuts in Context of State Budgets and Coverage” “Republicans are running out of ways to cut Medicaid as moderates and hard-liners clash” “G.O.P. Targets a Medicaid Loophole Used by 49 States to Grab Federal Money” Learn more about the MBA for Executives program at Yale SOM. Email Howie and Harlan comments or questions.

Here's your local news for Wednesday, May 7, 2025:We hear how UW-Madison student activists are faring, one year after the Gaza solidarity encampment occupied Library Mall,Learn how the state's budget process works...and get some predictions for the most contentious items this go-around,Discuss an exhibition celebrating Hmong history and resilience,Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves,Travel back in time to 1969,And much more.

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Republicans running the Wisconsin Legislature have just released the first list of actions they plan to take on the next state budget—starting with killing 612 items requested by Gov. Tony Evers and a parade of Wisconsinites testifying at Joint Finance Committee hearings. Help for childcare? Gone. Help with children being poisoned by lead paint or water lines? Gone. Fighting PFAS in drinking water? Gone. Expanding Medicaid to cover more families? Gone. Repealing taxes on tips and utility bills? Gone. Incentives to freeze local property taxes? Gone. And on it goes. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Guest: Dan Shafer

Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon with the latest on updates from Albany on the state budget with city proposals for the parking ramps sale and bed tax full 156 Mon, 05 May 2025 08:30:00 +0000 VSHvrLRavAGaYlW6Htsc2xy6X7IHBgdn buffalo,news,new york state,wben,chris scanlon WBEN Extras buffalo,news,new york state,wben,chris scanlon Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon with the latest on updates from Albany on the state budget with city proposals for the parking ramps sale and bed tax Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News

Gov. Kathy Hochul this week announced there's finally a deal on a state budget — albeit a month late. The $254 billion plan includes much more than fiscal policy, also encompassing everything from criminal justice reforms to a school cellphone ban. Meanwhile, the ballot has been set in the June Democratic mayoral primary race with Zohran Mamdani getting top placement. But does the location of a candidate's name on the ballot affect election results? NY1 statehouse reporter Bernadette Hogan, investigative reporter Courtney Gross and political reporter Bobby Cuza break this all down. After that, the “Off Topic” team continues its series of profiles on Democratic mayoral primary candidates. This week, the focus is on Zellnor Myrie, a Brooklyn state senator who's gotten attention as a legislator but is struggling to gain traction in the race. Leave a message: 212-379-3440 Email: yourstoryny1@charter.com

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New Jersey Transit engineers may go on strike May 16th if no contract deal is reached. In New York City, the Rent Guidelines Board is weighing rent increases for more than a million stabilized apartments, with a final vote expected in June. Meanwhile, the New York Attorney General says federal cuts have wiped out AmeriCorps funding across the state. Plus, this week's politics segment dives into Mayor Adams' campaign finance issues, updates in the mayoral race, and the latest from state budget negotiations.

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civic Leader Andy Moore about controversial social studies standards surviving a deadline at the State Capitol, Governor Stitt appointing a new person to the State Board of Education and the governor's task force on March wildfires releases its first report.The trio also discusses the final month of the 2025 state legislature as lawmakers work to craft a budget for the fiscal year starting on July First and the Oklahoma Arts Council cancels its biennial conference amid uncertainty in state and federal funding.

Governor Hochul and state lawmakers say a final budget deal could come this week or next, but changes may follow later in the year. Meanwhile, New Yorkers without a Met Gala invite have several stylish alternatives including the People's Ball, Debt Gala, and Metro Gala. Plus, the Jane's Walk NYC festival returns this weekend with hundreds of free history walks across the five boroughs.

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a huge boost in hiring for the Seattle Police Department and new concerns about accountability for the SPD. Plus, we're talking about the state legislature's recently-approved $78B budget, a possible revisiting of Seattle's tree ordinance, and a legal battle over a nude beach in northeast Seattle. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Perusing the other stories you need to know about we find the big news is about cars going higher tech.  You almost have to have a PhD just to drive one.  So, you’ll hear about the high techiness of your ride and we’ll test your intelligence in the headline volley.

April 29, 2025 - On Monday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a budget deal was reached with the Democratic majorities in the state legislature. And while the bills still need to be printed and final details agreed upon, we review the broad strokes of the agreement with Dan Clark, author of the Capitol Confidential newsletter for the Times Union.

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Gov. Scott talks Trump's immigration policy, tariffs, and state budget

First up, why are state lawmakers planning to decimate a successful Seattle homeless program? Then, things get a little cheeky as we discuss the lawsuit over alleged “lewd behavior” at Denny Blaine Park. Plus, Mayor Bruce Harrell throws down the gauntlet with an impromptu push-up contest at a middle school. Is he the "world's best mayor," or just really good at flexing? Tune in and find out!  Quinn Waller is our editor. About Seattle Nice It's getting harder and harder to talk about politics, especially if you disagree. Well, screw that. Seattle Nice aims to be the most opinionated and smartest analysis of what's really happening in Seattle politics available in any medium.Uncle Ikes Supports Seattle NiceThanks to Uncle Ikes for support! If you want to advertise, contact us at realseattlenice@gmail.comSend us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice@gmail.comHEARTH Protection: Do not let fear make your world smaller. Support the showYour support on Patreon helps pay for editing, production, live events and the unique, hard-hitting local journalism and commentary you hear weekly on Seattle Nice.

Thousands of football fans from Wisconsin and beyond are descending on Green Bay for the NFL draft at Lambeau Field. Some Wisconsin school districts say they're going to comply with a directive to eliminate DEI, as state education leaders have opposed doing so. And, a new report says wildfires and heat are causing poor air quality in Wisconsin.

With the legislature on spring break, we discuss the ongoing budget debate and the implications of stagnant state salaries in comparison to the private sector. The episode delves into the misconceptions around state government staffing levels, addressing the perceived 'bloat' and the real issues of understaffing and underfunding, particularly highlighting sectors like mental health and corrections. Dissecting the budget plans, the conversation identifies areas facing cuts while evaluating positions crucial to sustaining public welfare and efficient government operation. Furthermore, the team explores the political and social dimensions influencing legislative and budgetary decisions, balancing the need for a pragmatic approach while advocating for adequate representation and fair compensation for state employees.

A $2 cigarette tax and cuts to both public health and higher education in the Indiana state budget. Governor Braun launches a forensic audit of the IEDC after allegations of ethics violations and self-dealing by staffers. An energy bill offering tax incentives to coal plants and small nuclear reactors heads to Braun's desk amid questions over the budget shortfall. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Ann DeLaney, Republican Mike O'Brien, Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers, and Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle to debate and discuss this week's top stories.

There's a lot of uncertainty coming from the federal government in terms of what will be funded and what won't be. How that uncertainty trickles down to states trying to craft their budgets. Plus, why a notable flavor in your tap water might not be a bad thing.

The Brightwood-Forest Manor Community Center has a new home — the east side center is now located in a former church building. A large group of anti-Trump protestors gathered at the Indiana Statehouse. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Secretary of State Diego Morales are suing the Trump administration over citizenship information. The public got its final chance Monday to testify before lawmakers on the new state budget. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Four Senate Democrats voted for the Republican-written Senate budget last week, setting up seats at the negotiating table for them as the budget progresses. Host Dawn Vaughan talks to legislative reporting colleague Avi Bajpai and higher education reporter Korie Dean to break down the budget, including how the Senate's budget impacts the UNC System. Host: Dawn Vaughan Guest: Avi Bajpai, Korie Dean Executive Producer: Laura Brache Want even more North Carolina politics news? Our Under the Dome newsletter dives deep into all things #ncpol and legislative happenings. It's sent to your inbox Monday to Friday and Sunday. Sign up here. Please consider supporting local journalism with a subscription to The N&O. If you're already a subscriber, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Republicans are banning legal hemp products, the state budget passed with a curious exception, and what are the 48 most classic Nashville dishes of all time? Host Marie Cecile Anderson, executive producer Whitney Pastorek, and Metro Council contributor Nicole Williams are talking about all that and more on today's Friday News Roundup. Don't forget to come see us at Fridays by the River tonight! Learn more about the sponsors of this April 18th episode: Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The New York state budget is running more than two weeks late. Andrew Cuomo's campaign failed to receive an expected $2.6 million payment in public matching funds. And a new Trump administration rule requires immigrants in the U.S. without legal status to register with the federal government.

Cecil Brown, who previously served as a key member of the state House, talks with Mississippi Today's Bobby Harrison, Taylor Vance and Michael Goldberg about budget battles, past and present, and about the importance of the state budget. He also gives his thoughts on the tax bill passed during the 2025 session.   

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 12, 2025: the Senate Finance Committee approves its version of the $14.5 billion state budget and eliminates earmarks; what's in the hands-free device driving bill that moved out of the House for the first time ever; Scott Morgan has a feature on electric busses; and more!

Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Washington Policy Center’s Paul Guppy, Seattle Times Claudia Rowe, and host, writer, and producer Angela Poe Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Story:  Wildfires have once again made headlines, highlighting the growing intensity and frequency of natural disasters across the United States. And these disasters leave more than destruction in their wake; they have lasting effects on communities, including expensive recovery bills. In fact, 2024 was the fourth-costliest year on record with 27 natural disasters that resulted in at least $1 billion in damage each. In this episode of “After the Fact,” we speak to Pew's Colin Foard and Caitlyn Wan Smith about how states can prepare better financially for natural disasters rather than reacting to emergencies. And Kimiko Barrett, a research and policy analysist with Headwaters Economics, discusses why wildfires pose a particularly difficult challenge to state budgets and local communities. 

A $337.4 billion state spending plan that funnels money to schools, the border, health services and other state needs for the next two years was approved by the Texas House early Friday morning after a day-long debate. The budget plan also includes new money for teacher pay raises, property tax cuts, medical research, and a private school voucher-like program. In other news, Dallas-area international students are struggling to navigate why they were told to leave the country immediately after visas were suddenly revoked by federal officials, lawyers working with some of them said. In some instances, the students had faced criminal charges but those charges were dismissed; President Trump's tariff agenda has roiled markets, panicked recession forecasters and triggered drastic measures from some of the world's largest companies. But the little guys ― like the small businesses in the Dallas-Fort Worth region ― are feeling the most intense heat; and North Texas based furniture store Home Zone can relate to a lot of North Texans' feelings about the Luka Doncic trade.  In a 3-part series of advertisements that aired on WFAA during the Mavericks-Lakers game Wednesday night, the store parodied the now-infamous trade that sent the beloved superstar to Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

April 11, 2025 - Democrats in the state legislature claim they're relatively powerless in the budget process compared to the governor, but is that the case? We debunk some of the common misconceptions about making the budget with EJ McMahon, an adjunct fellow at the Manhattan Institute.

New York residents could be hit hard by deep federal Medicaid cuts under debate in Congress. Meanwhile, state lawmakers have left Albany without a budget deal in place. Plus, this Friday night, New Yorkers will gather in Inwood to honor victims of a deadly nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic that claimed more than 220 lives.

It's been two weeks since ICE picked up immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra and her lawyers are now arguing that her detainment is unconstitutional and violates the First Amendment. Meanwhile at the statehouse, lawmakers are debating the financial impacts of reproductive healthcare access on the state's budget after voters enshrined the right to abortion in the Colorado constitution last year. Host Bree Davies is joined by Denver Post immigration reporter Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton to discuss her latest coverage, and a listener calls in with a list of brass bands to know around the Mile High. Listener Billy from Lakewood recommended Guerilla Fanfare Brass Band, Badaboom Brass Band, Gora Gora Orkestar, and Brothers of Brass.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Bookshop.org - Use code CITYCAST to get 15% off your next order CAP Management Midrolls Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices