Gov. Josh Stein’s ‘mediation’ pitch to solve NC’s 2026 budget, taxes battle

Democratic NC Gov. Josh Stein talks with The News & Observer about the budget fight, taxes, Medicaid funding and balance of ...

Budget office expects Federal Reserve to cut rates in 2026

The Congressional Budget Office has released new economic projections, expecting the Federal Reserve to cut short-term rates ...
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$1.5 Trillion Military Budget Would Add $5.8 Trillion to Debt Over Decade

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump called for increasing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 defense budget to $1.5 trillion, rather than $1 trillion he said he previously wanted to propose. We ...

Jeffco Public Schools’ budget deficit increases to $49 million as enrollment drops more than expected

Jeffco Public Schools notified 50 employees last month that their jobs will be eliminated at the end of the school year as ...

Newsom’s 2025: Wildfire crisis, budget cuts and bombastic opposition to Trump

Gavin Newsom's year included the aftermath of the LA fires, budget cuts, Trump battles and a Prop 50 win. What's next for California's governor in his final year?

Polis asks lawmakers to approve state budget changes

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis recently submitted another series of budget amendments and supplements for the approval of the ...

Aldermen’s historic Chicago budget now reality, but may not be finished product

The City Council passed a budget over Mayor Brandon Johnson’s objection, but questions remain, among them, is it more ...

California’s budget outlook is grim. Here’s what you need to know

California’s deficit grows, uncertainty looms, and state leaders may have fewer options than before to tackle it.