A committee member warned that the statewide Question 5 ballot measure could roll the millionaire surtax under the state revenue cap and reduce Chapter 70 and Chapter 90 reimbursements, potentially reversing recent progress in narrowing the town's projected deficit.

Heading toward an incoming administration and a newly-seated legislature, West Virginia’s state revenue is just above water.

The committee voted to recommend the FY2027 budgets — an operating budget of $7,935,438 plus separate Pinelands Conservation, Fenwick Preservation and Katie Fund budgets — to the full Pinelands Commission after staff reviewed revenues, state chargebacks and major program priorities.

The board adopted a resolution supporting Proposition 3, which would make certain income‑tax rates permanent to fund schools; members who opposed the resolution argued that more money alone will not fix structural issues, while supporters said stable state revenue is needed to protect programs and jobs locally.

Josh Goodman of Pew Charitable Trusts presented a workplan to interview officials, compare other states' fiscal practices and deliver phase‑one findings this fall; Pew emphasized adapting out‑of‑state models to Washington’s context.

Finance staff reported an estimated $2 million increase in state revenue under the recently adopted state biennial budget and recommended small salary adjustments to secure full state supplements, at a projected net cost of about $511,000 to be covered by the anticipated funds.

Senator Chapman raises concerns over signature requirements for the evergreen plate legislation.

Senator Pelton supports Colorado's new tax policy to join 26 states in decoupling.

JOHOR BAHRU, June 21 (Bernama) — The MADANI Government is guided by written laws and the Federal Constitution in matters involving financial allocations to states, including Johor, said Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim. In a statement, he said Article 109(1) of the Federal Constitution provides that the Federal Government shall, for every financial year, grant each state a capitation allocation in accordance with the provisions of Part I of the Tenth Schedule. Hassan, who is also a lawyer, said Article 110(1) further stipulates that states are entitled to revenue derived from taxes, fees and other sources of income as […]

Countering the conventional wisdom on who depends on federal funding

Supreme Court grants interim stay on Rajasthan High Court order, allowing 1,102 liquor shops on highways within municipal limits to continue operations.

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema advocates for extending the GST Compensation Cess beyond 2026 to address revenue losses and ensure fiscal stability.

Legislators aim to revise capital gains tax preferences under House Bill 904 in Montana.

CFO reported a $329 million operating budget, $209 million collected to date (≈64%), expenditures of about $223 million (≈68%), payroll representing ~77% of spending, and an average daily membership increase of 128 that the district estimates could yield roughly $3.5 million in additional state funds.

Senators express concerns over unresolved revenue issues following DMV fee increases.

Lawmakers reduce allocations for corrections and courts due to March 2025 revenue forecast.

Tennessee Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Mark Ezell presented a budget request including $13.5 million for marketing, $7.5 million in targeted grants and a $21 million package of minor asks for welcome centers and the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, citing rising visitor spending and new international service.

On Feb. 3, 2026, the Arizona House passed several bills on third reading — including HB 2091, described as affecting state revenues and requiring a two‑thirds threshold to take effect — and adopted a Committee of the Whole report sending additional measures to engrossing.