Florida lawmakers work late into the weekend on state budget

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers were working late Sunday trying to hammer out agreements on the state's budget, coming closer to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' budget priorities but still leaving many issues unsettled.

Florida lawmakers work late into the weekend on state budget

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers were working late Sunday trying to hammer out agreements on the state's budget, coming closer to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' budget priorities but still leaving many issues unsettled.

House Dems' budget to include new taxes, spending

The House Democrats have released their budget proposal, which includes increased spending in education and social services as well as several new taxes.

County adopts 2005 budget no layoffs in 2005

EPHRATA - Following weeks of meetings with county departments, the Grant County Commissioners have adopted a 2005 budget.

Seattle, Portland, New York sue over Trump's 'anarchy' label

SEATTLE (AP) — New York, Seattle and Portland — three cities recently labeled “anarchist jurisdictions” by the U.S. Justice Department — filed a lawsuit Thursday to invalidate the designation and fight off the Trump administration's efforts to withhold federal dollars.

Seattle, Portland, New York sue over Trump's 'anarchy' label

SEATTLE (AP) — New York, Seattle and Portland — three cities recently labeled “anarchist jurisdictions” by the U.S. Justice Department — filed a lawsuit Thursday to invalidate the designation and fight off the Trump administration's efforts to withhold federal dollars.

Seattle, Portland, New York sue over Trump's 'anarchy' label

SEATTLE (AP) — New York, Seattle and Portland — three cities recently labeled “anarchist jurisdictions” by the U.S. Justice Department — filed a lawsuit Thursday to invalidate the designation and fight off the Trump administration's efforts to withhold federal dollars.

Sun Lakes, Ginkgo on list of proposed state park closures

No decisions made

COLUMBIA BASIN — Two area state parks, Sun Lakes-Dry Falls and Ginkgo Petrified, are on the list of 32 parks being considered for closure because of the state’s estimated $9 billion budget shortfall.

Budget, intended uses important when planning a deck

MOSES LAKE — The process of building a deck - one that will last, anyway, and one that will be what the homeowner wants it to be - starts long before construction. “It’s just like building a home,” said Omar Jones of Handyman Starz Unique, Moses Lake.

Legals for November, 5 2021

Impasse continues over state budget, pay after brief session

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans in the General Assembly fell short on Tuesday trying to overturn Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes on teacher pay and the budget, ensuring their spending impasse will extend into spring and perhaps longer.

Impasse continues over state budget, pay after brief session

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans in the General Assembly fell short on Tuesday trying to overturn Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes on teacher pay and the budget, ensuring their spending impasse will extend into spring and perhaps longer.

Special legislative session starts today

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Close prisons, save schools? OR faces tough budget options

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The state's top budget writers have proposed closing two Oregon prisons as lawmakers try to balance a huge budget shortfall created by the COVID-19 pandemic and business shutdowns.

Close prisons, save schools? OR faces tough budget options

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The state's top budget writers have proposed closing two Oregon prisons as lawmakers try to balance a huge budget shortfall created by the COVID-19 pandemic and business shutdowns.

Close prisons, save schools? OR faces tough budget options

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The state's top budget writers have proposed closing two Oregon prisons as lawmakers try to balance a huge budget shortfall created by the COVID-19 pandemic and business shutdowns.

Senate budget cuts to impact schools

House budget could be released today

COLUMBIA BASIN — Schools and colleges statewide could be impacted by suggested cuts in the Senate’s proposed two-year operating budget.

Quincy school board passes $74.14M budget

QUINCY — The Quincy School District will operate with a budget of about $74.14 million for the 2022-23 school year. Quincy School Board members approved the budget, in part based on student enrollment, with a unanimous vote at the regular meeting July 26. “It’s a crystal ball,” said Quincy superintendent Nik Bergman of the yearly enrollment projections. “You never know.” Of the total, about $62.86 million is in the district’s general fund, which pays for most operations and maintenance. State funding for education in Washington is based on the number of students in school. Quincy district officials are projecting district-wide enrollment will be the equivalent of 3,140 students. The funding mechanism means that district officials must estimate enrollment before the school year begins. “We budget very conservatively. We feel that’s the prudent thing,” Bergman said...

Spanish parliament approves left-wing govt's 2021 budget

MADRID (AP) — The lower house of Spain's parliament approved a proposed 2021 budget Thursday in what was seen as a vote of confidence in the left-wing coalition government’s plans for increased spending on infrastructure, education, employment and health amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

RSD board agrees on replacement of school librarians

Special meeting held after $400,000 found in revised budget