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U.S. States Tackle Budget Challenges Amidst Tensions
In Idaho, Democratic Senators Melissa Wintrow and Janie Ward-Engelking staged a walkout from a Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee meeting to protest 'budget chaos' and the lack of negotiation in budget cuts proposed by conservative lawmakers. South Dakota lawmakers approved a $7.3 billion state budget, addressing a $50 million shortfall through cuts and fee increases, marking the 136th consecutive year of a balanced budget. In Michigan, House Speaker Matt Hall proposed a $3 billion infrastructure plan reallocating funds from corporate welfare without raising taxes, with ongoing discussions between Democrats and Republicans. These budget debates underscore the tension between fiscal conservatism and the need to meet infrastructure and social service demands as states address their financial challenges.

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