In submitting her updated budget proposal in March, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs lamented the rising costs of the state’s school vouchers program that directs public dollars to pay private school tuition.

Taxpayers could also be on the hook for up to $314 million in additional expenses, according to the state Department of Health Services.

One provision strips all Medicaid and CHIP funding for gender-affirming care, including puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgeries, for trans people of any age. Another provision bans coverage ...

Looking for affordable towns in Wisconsin where retirees can stretch their dollars? These 10 charming communities offer small ...

Looking for affordable towns in Wisconsin where your retirement dollars stretch further? These 10 charming communities offer small-town charm and big-time savings! 1. Eau Claire W ...

Financial crisis unfolds at Oklahoma's Mental Health Department with an unexpected $28M shortfall. Explore the State Auditor's insights on systemic issues and inflated payrolls.

A few big-ticket items are part of the deal legislative negotiators reached this week on South Carolina’s $14.7 billion ...

If a new budget isn't passed and signed into law by June 30, state agencies would operate at their current funding levels ...

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius has moved the district's finance staff into her office suite and is overseeing their work as they race toward a May 30 deadline to submit ...

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