A House committee is holding a late-night meeting, which marks the last hurdle to get President Trump's budget bill to the floor.

Commissioners cited cost of living concerns in rejecting proposed $5 increases to two parking fees, though property taxes will still rise due to increasing home values.

Gov. Wes Moore signed the state budget and its companion bill Tuesday, signaling the end of a tumultuous fiscal season — for now. “In Maryland, we do what we always do when the chips are down,” Moore said at the Annapolis ceremony.

On Tuesday, the T’s board of directors approved a $9.8 billion, five-year budget for construction projects, while also leaving more than $12.4 billion in needs without funding.

Jocelyn Benson was issued a warning this week for using a state-owned building to announce her run for Michigan governor.

Historically, Portland’s mayor and City Council have agreed to protect the Police Bureau’s budget, even as other core city services have faced cuts. The exception came in 2020, amid roiling social justice protests, when the City Council redirected $15 million from police. Now the pendulum appears to be swinging back to that moment five years ago.

New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis will keep a tight rein on spending in this week’s budget as uncertainty about global growth holds back a domestic recovery and restrains government revenue.

The City of Sacramento is considering making cuts to vacant police department positions to help make up for its $44 million budget deficit.