The Governor has released his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2014, including proposed local aid numbers. The local aid figures for the municipalities in Senator Brownsberger’s district, as proposed by the Governor, can be found in the chart below. Under the…
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Session Wrap-up
On Tuesday night we finished formal sessions for the 2011-2012 legislative session. Here’s a summary of what we got done.
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Budget Passed by Both Branches
The Speaker and the Senate President issued an joint press release on the budget.
FY13 Budget Conference Report
The final budget conference report is out and will be approved today. Here are some early observations.
Local Aid and the Budget Outlook
How is the state doing financially? What can cities and towns expect from the state? In short, the answers are: Pretty well and cities and towns can expect continued moderate aid growth, but the outlook is uncertain and the state is likely to continue to neglect real needs.
Senate Passes Budget
We passed our budget today. It is notable for many things, including a heavy emphasis on local aid.
Local Aid Numbers in Senate Ways and Means FY13 Budget
Below, please find the local aid numbers released in today’s Senate Ways and Means FY13 budget proposal. The Senate will debate the budget next week. Note that in addition to improving somewhat on the Chapter 70 and UGGA numbers, the…
Senate Ways and Means Releases Budget
The Senate Ways and Means budget is out. Get the SWM press release and links to budget details here.
local aid in House FY2013 budget
I’m glad the local aid is being increased, but I’m very concerned about the cuts being made to other services that need to be funded at a state level, like gang violence prevention. Mental health, the area in which I…
House Ways and Means Local Aid Numbers, FY2013 Budget
The House Ways and Means Committee has released its draft budget. The draft increases both General Government and Chapter 70 aid. If we are able to hold these increases on the Senate side, all of my communities will benefit.