The phrase "budget battle" refers to a disagreement or conflict among people or groups regarding how money should be spent or allocated. Full definition
Keep in mind, the former governor wasn't trying to husband resources to do budget battle with the labor unions. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Both houses were expected to pass their respective one - house budgets, outlining their priorities for the coming budget battle. (nystateofpolitics.com)
The other executives — all of them engaged in unresolved budget battles — are under 50 percent. (nystateofpolitics.com)