Conservatives are calling on the House to pass a third GOP-only bill through the special reconciliation process to boost Pentagon funding and address alleged fraud in federal programs by the August recess — an extremely aggressive timeline that is sure to face headwinds in the slim majority.

Berger and Hall announced a verbal budget framework with raises and tax changes. Lawmakers hope to send a budget bill to Stein’s desk by week of June 15. Gov. Stein is waiting to see what the finished budget legislation looks like.

Sustainable agriculture advocates are raising concerns about the House fiscal year 2027 agriculture spending bill, saying the proposal could reduce support for conservation, climate resilience and agricultural research programs.