SC to start spending year without budget in place
When South Carolina begins its next fiscal year Wednesday, the state government won’t have a new budget to direct agencies how to spend money.
Louisiana lawmakers approve Jeff Landry plan to cut school budgets to fund teacher stipends
Louisiana lawmakers approved Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to cut nearly $170 million from school budgets to pay for teacher stipends, according to vote tallies released Wednesday, though a court has temporarily blocked the plan from taking effect.
In New Poll, Kentuckians Say Income Tax Cuts Aren’t Helping
Kentucky’s legislative leaders have made reducing the state’s individual income tax rate their top priority in recent years. Lawmakers have repeatedly acted on that, reducing the rate several times and costing the state billions annually that could have been invested in kids and families.
Passing the Buck: Property Taxes Fund Georgia’s Schools and Local Services
Property taxes are the primary source of revenue for Georgia’s local governments, including school districts, raising about two-thirds (66%) of $25.8 billion in total tax revenue in 2023. State lawmakers are considering whether to radically change the way Georgia’s local governments and schools raise revenue by eliminating or significantly reducing property taxes on owner-occupied residential homes, which are known as homesteaded properties.
NC Supreme Court issues Leandro decision
North Carolina’s students have for too long born the consequences of ongoing disinvestment in their schools. Among other considerable impacts, this opinion vacates the 2022 ruling ordering the transfer of $1.75 billion to our public schools and further delays action to ensure that students across our state have access to the educational opportunities that they deserve.
Public School Forum Statement on April 2026 Leandro Ruling
On Thursday, the North Carolina Supreme Court, in a 4-3 opinion, brought an end to the Leandro litigation with no possibility to address procedural flaws identified by the court. It also ruled that the 2022 Supreme Court Leandro IV ruling was void with no binding legal effect.
Mississippi lawmakers adopt increased K-12 public education budget even as student totals decline
https://magnoliatribune.com/2026/03/30/mississippi-lawmakers-adopt-increased-k-12-public-education-budget-even-as-student-totals-decline/
Arkansas lawmakers approve $192M tax cut legislation, end session
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed another round of income tax cuts into law Wednesday afternoon, marking the conclusion of a three-day special session.
Budget Compromise Takes Initial Action on Data Centers Paying Their Fair Share, Supporting Stronger Investments in Key Areas
TCI is thankful that budget conferees in the House of Delegates and Senate reached an agreement that asks some of the world’s most profitable corporations to pay more of their fair share.
General Assembly passes budget with 8% average teacher raises, plus funds for literacy, math, and research
After months of negotiations, and nearly a year after the original deadline, Republican lawmakers finally put forth and passed a budget this week. North Carolina had not passed a state budget since 2023, causing strain for public institutions, especially public schools, in the interim.
