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State Government Round-Up – July 6, 2026
July 6, 2026
- North Carolina: The North Carolina General Assembly is in the middle of its active summer “short session”. Lawmakers just ended a year-long standoff by passing a historic $34 billion state budget and sending it to the governor. The session is scheduled to run through August 31.
- Ohio: Operating as a full-time legislature, the Ohio General Assembly meets year-round. Committees are spending the summer crafting policies on property taxes, cannabis revenue distribution, and municipal fiscal reforms.
- Massachusetts: The Massachusetts General Court is navigating its busiest stretch of the year. Lawmakers are working under high pressure to clear major policy packages before their formal session deadline on July 31.
- California: The California State Legislature is currently holding summer committee hearings. They are prepping for a final, month-long voting push before the 2026 session concludes on August 31.
- New Jersey: The New Jersey Legislature continues its year-round work, using the summer months to focus on local news funding and regional economic infrastructure bills.
- Michigan: The Michigan Legislature maintains its year-round calendar, focusing summer sessions on business development incentives and clearing committee backlogs before the fall campaign season.