Biden selects Delaware for his presidential library, but his board indicates they won’t establish a budget as fundraising starts.
Joe Biden has decided to establish his presidential library in his home state of Delaware, but his new advisory board is facing challenges. They are currently struggling with budget planning to secure donations for the project. The Joe and Jill Biden Foundation has assembled a committee consisting of 13 members, including figures like former Secretary […]
Preparing for Increases in Budget Taxes
When Rachel Reeves faced the Commons as prime minister last October to present her first budget, she acknowledged the challenging tax choices she had to make to restore financial stability. The increased tax burden has notably affected employers, homeowners, and investors. Additionally, the Prime Minister opened the door to potentially subjecting pension savings to inheritance […]
Colorado provides financial support to Planned Parenthood during a $1.2 billion budget deficit.
Colorado Democrats Approve Medicaid Refund Despite Budget Issues During a special legislative meeting last week, Colorado Democrats greenlit a Medicaid refund for Planned Parenthood, even though the state is grappling with a budget deficit that could reach $1.2 billion. House minority leader Rose Pugliese remarked that the Democrats, in this special session, seemed to be […]
Republican lawmakers look at Medicaid changes during new budget discussions
House Budget Committee Discusses Medicaid Reforms In the latest developments, the House Budget Committee has initiated discussions on potential reforms to Medicaid, as legislators reconvene following their summer break. This marks the second round of serious talks among Republicans regarding this issue, with sources noting that the panel is exploring modifications to previously rejected Medicaid […]
Hunter: Two-Year State Budget Enacted Into Law
Wisconsin Biennial Budget Overview The Wisconsin Biennial Budget Bill for 2025-2027 (2025 Act 15) was enacted on July 3, 2025. This budget allocates a one-time funding of $71 million to the ETF, aimed at updating the organization’s outdated pension management system. Currently, the ETF operates with an array of legacy systems that range from 11 […]
Murkowski criticizes the Trump administration’s ‘illegal’ budget cuts
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) voiced her concerns on Tuesday regarding what she labeled as an “illegal” attempt by the Trump administration to retract approximately $5 billion in funding that Congress had already approved. In a post on X, Murkowski expressed strong opposition to the White House Budget Office’s efforts, emphasizing that the “illegal attempt” to […]
Tim Kaine attempting to sneak a ban on Hegseth changing base names into the military budget
Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia has prevented handcuffed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s amendments related to the naming of military bases and other Pentagon assets in the upcoming 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. Context The Department of Defense has participated in a notable Biden-era effort to reshape parts of American history. This included the […]
Protesters shout at Crenshaw about Medicaid budget cuts
A video went viral over the weekend featuring Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) being choked at a town hall in Houston. Crenshaw has voiced concerns about disruptive attendees, pointing to what he claims is a pattern of interference from the “left.” Protesters confronted him over his vote on a controversial bill last summer, aimed at reducing […]
Democrats are not going to give in on the budget this time.
Rep. Ro Khanna Discusses Budget Stance During an appearance on “MSNBC Report,” Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) expressed on Monday that he will not tolerate being sidelined in the upcoming budget discussions in September. This statement comes in light of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) recently pushing for a budget resolution led by Republicans. Host […]
Trump throws a wrench into the GOP-Dem shutdown fight with budget cuts
President Trump’s recent initiatives to retract previously allocated funds, termed “Pocket Rescue,” seem to be a strategic maneuver designed to set up political hurdles for Congress as it approaches the looming government shutdown deadline of September 30th. This so-called pocket withdrawal has drawn warnings from Democrats, who express concern that the administration might jeopardize the […]