Legislative Finance Committee unveils FY27 budget framework with $11.1 billion recurring, targeted investments
Jan 7, 2026
The Legislative Finance Committee presented its FY27 budget framework, proposing a 2.5% recurring increase (about $11.1 billion) that prioritizes health insurance, education, water, transportation bonding and targeted economic development funds while preserving reserves for potential federal cuts.
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The Legislative Finance Committee on the opening day of 2026 presented the beginning of its FY27 budget recommendation, proposing a 2.5% recurring increase that the committee chair said amounts to “almost an $11,100,000,000 budget on a recurring level” and prioritizes health insurance, natural resources and education.
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