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Lawmakers keep Bureau of Women’s Affairs at status quo funding, some urge larger investment
Summary
The committee recorded a $272,277 general‑fund appropriation for the Bureau of Women’s Affairs for FY2026. Several senators welcomed the status‑quo funding but said the office’s budget remains small relative to its mission and urged future investment for programs that support women and anti‑violence efforts.
The Committee of the Whole recorded a status‑quo general‑fund appropriation of $272,277 for the Bureau of Women’s Affairs for fiscal year 2026 and heard senators emphasize the office’s role in preventing violence and supporting women’s education programs.
OFB presented the appropriation as the only funding for the bureau in FY2026. Senator Cobble, who identified herself as…
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