A new state budget should soon be passed. 

The Senate completed their work this weekend, approving the largest budget in the state’s history. It increases the amount of money spent on education; it raises taxes on sports betting companies. The budget funds services for migrants, it eliminates the state’s one percent sales tax on groceries. Democrat State Senator Elgi Sims says it’s a fair budget.

Two Democrats voted against it as did every Republican. The budget now goes to the House for approval. They return to Springfield – today.