appropriations

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With few exceptions, the limit applies to most appropriations of tax revenue, including when lawmakers put money away in the rainy day fund and other reserves.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

The governor visited Washington in December to meet with lawmakers, including three who serve on the Senate and House appropriations committees, to push for the funding.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

“There’s a price to be paid for people who may be thinking about different issues,” Farmer said, “but maybe you’ve got an appropriations request in and you don’t want to risk burning that bridge.”

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

Courts Director Robert Conrad will testify before an appropriations subcommittee this summer; members should question him about workplace conduct.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

The statements made by Department witnesses seeking appropriations were not in accord with those contained in key publications of the Agriculture Department.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson