While bonds can be used to finance capital needs for Georgia school districts, other strategies are available that do not require a referendum. Tax anticipation notes, multi-year lease purchases, certificates of...more
Week four of the legislative session was action-packed. Drafters, legislators, advocates, and staff are hustling to keep up with the pace and volume of bills being introduced and moving through committees. A number of...more
This week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis released his proposed budget for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year (FY). The $114.4 billion spending plan, titled "Focus on Florida's Future," centers on allocations to Education, Public...more
On Friday, May 12, California Gov. Gavin Newsom held a press conference to present the May Revise to the 2023-24 state budget proposal. This budget updates the governor's January budget announcement by demonstrating a...more
The 90th General Assembly convened for the 2023 legislative session on Monday, January 9. Monday consisted of short organizing sessions in the House and Senate and speeches by leadership in both parties. Priorities set by the...more
A little-known lawsuit in Orange County has important implications for each of California’s 58 county departments of education, and chances are you’ve heard nothing about it. On November 18, 2019, the Orange County Board...more
The first regular session of the 123rd South Carolina General Assembly adjourned on May 9, 2019 with legislators returning two weeks later for a special session to pass the largest budget in state history....more
Education is always a top public policy issue in Florida, and the 2019 legislative session was no different. This year, lawmakers made major investments in K-12 funding, expanded career and workforce education, revised school...more
After a 17-day delay, state budget negotiations have concluded, and Governor Mike DeWine signed Ohio’s $69 billion two-year state operating budget into law. On June 30, lawmakers passed an interim budget, which ran through...more
The 86th Texas Legislative Session came to a close on Memorial Day. Over 7,300 bills were filed at the beginning of session, with over 1,250 ultimately becoming law. The 140-day session focused on major policy issues versus...more
Members of the North Carolina General Assembly honored those who served in World War II on the 75th anniversary of D-Day Thursday by holding session in the old capitol building. Many veterans were present to be recognized by...more
There are just under thirty days left of Nevada’s 80th Regular Session of the Nevada State Legislature, and only eight bills have been signed into law leaving lawmakers with a lot of work ahead. Most notably, the Governor...more
With all under the Gold Dome ready to wrap up a busy week and get started on the weekend, legislators moved with particular speed and efficiency through committee meetings and floor action for Legislative Day 25 today. ...more
Another rainy day in Georgia did not stop members of the General Assembly from an early start. Early morning committee hearings in both chambers led into action on the floor where the Senate considered a number of measures. ...more
Wednesday marked Legislative Day 23 under the Gold Dome and presented another buffet of policy debate and action for legislators and lobbyists alike. After a substantial first course consisting of the House’s version of the...more
Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles, and its passionate fans, for winning Super Bowl LII and bringing the Lombardi Trophy back to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania! Capitol Buzz celebrates your success, and the whole...more
As New York state lawmakers prepare to learn details, schools and municipalities face impacts of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2019 spending plan. The State Budget, totaling $168.2 billion in spending calls for $100 billion in...more