With just a week remaining, New Hampshire lawmakers are racing to reconcile differences between the House and Senate on a multi-billion dollar state spending plan for the next two years.

California Democrats are contemplating new taxes on residents to cover rising costs of providing health care to illegal immigrants, as program expenses surge from $9.5 billion to $12.1 billion in Governor Gavin Newsom’s latest budget.

Washington stands on edge as Governor Bob Ferguson contemplates the fate of critical tax bills essential to the state’s budget. Lawmakers, lobbyists, and business leaders eagerly await his decision, understanding its profound impact on the state’s fiscal future.