state budget

CA Dems could stick families with higher insurance costs — and new tax on software downloads

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CA Dems could stick families with higher insurance costs — and new tax on software downloads

California Democrats agreed this week to tax-related proposals that could raise health insurance premiums and slap a new tax on software downloads — as critics blast the deal for piling on costs at the worst possible time. California lawmakers inked a $356 billion state budget late Monday that will be negotiated and finalized with Gov. … Read more

NY movie theaters could sell hard liquor in new state budget deal — but there’s a catch

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NY movie theaters could sell hard liquor in new state budget deal — but there’s a catch

Movie theaters can apply for a license to sell liquor, including wine and beer to their customers, under the $237 billion state budget deal crafted by Gov. Kathy Hochul and the legislature. But lawmakers don’t want filmgoers to get blotto on cocktails while watching “Ghostbusters” so customers will be limited to buying one drink per … Read more