Taming the federal budget deficit will require tough decisions
The amount of money the government is taking in is outstripped by federal outlays. Fixing this won't be easy, especially in ...
Federal budget deficit hits record $1.1T in first 5 months of fiscal year
New data from the Treasury Department shows the federal deficit is $318 billion larger in the first five months of fiscal ...
Trump and Musk ignore the real solution to big budget deficits
Here’s an assignment for the conservative politicians and activists who keep telling us that President Trump and his sidekick ...
Fire, lack of students, teacher layoffs: Inside Pasadena Unified’s struggle to stay solvent
Pasadena Unified School District, already reeling from the Eaton fire, faces a multimillion-dollar budget deficit that it aims to lower via staff reductions.
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Green vs. green: Will Washington sacrifice climate funds to fix budget?
With Washington state facing a staggering $15 billion budget deficit, a fierce debate is brewing over whether money from the ...
Alaska Public Media13h
New Alaska revenue forecast worsens state's big projected budget deficits
There's a $200 million deficit in the current fiscal year, and a much bigger one under most scenarios for the next year.
The 10 Worst Republican Budget Gimmicks
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St. Helena exploring how to solve budget deficit
With a budget shortfall between $6 million and $10 million — and no quick fix in sight — St. Helena is struggling to stay ...
The Brown Daily Herald13h
RIPTA efficiency study lags behind schedule amid looming $32.6 million budget deficit
Last May, the Rhode Island legislature gave the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority an additional $15 million from the ...
Walters: California’s cities and schools face big budget gaps, few options
California's major cities and school districts are facing sizable budget gaps. Much like the state, they have few financial ...
Redding faces backlash over proposed cuts to police and fire departments to fix deficit
The City of Redding is grappling with a $5 million budget deficit, prompting city administrators to propose cuts to the ...
Orange City Council likely to commit to balanced budget rule; bringing in consultants to help
Orange is hiring Grant Thornton, a global accounting and consulting firm with an Orange County office, to help city leaders quickly reassess City Hall’s organizational structure and find opportunities ...