Congress Guts Budget Rules and Misses Chance to Cut Spending
Republicans in Congress missed a huge opportunity to begin putting our country’s fiscal house in order. Inflation caused by runaway government spending and money printing was the top issue on the minds of voters in the November midterm elections. The Left’s reckless pursuit of these disastrous policies has been a boon for fiscally conservative politicians […]
The Long Odds of Solving the Budget Crisis
The budgetary crisis in the US has reached a critical phase. The debt ceiling fight about to unfold will simply be the latest phase. Experts say it is irresponsible to “play a game of chicken” with the debt ceiling. In the past, this means, Congress should increase the debt limit without resistance. The Democrat Congress has […]
California Gov. Newsom’s budget could cost businesses billions in higher taxes
See what’s being clicked on FoxBusiness.com California Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal to help close the state’s ballooning $45 billion deficit includes: tax increase About workers and companies. “I don’t think there’s a need right now to raise general taxes in the state and put additional burdens on workers and competitiveness. I don’t think there’s […]
College tuition costs more than students budget for in most cases: survey
A recent survey found that some students could end up paying as much as $10,000 more for college tuition. (iStock) College tuition can cost $10,000 more than budgeted, but a recent study found that many students manage to make ends meet despite the unexpected expense. About 66% of college students said the costs of college […]
Pixar Slashes 14% of Workforce Amid Brutal Budget Cuts
Once-mighty Pixar is laying off 14% of its workforce as The Walt Disney Company continues to make severe budget cuts across many of its businesses. According to Deadline, Pixar Animation Studios is cutting approximately 175 jobs, or 14% of its staff, primarily due to the reduction in the number of series released on Disney+. reportPrevious […]
Blue-state GOP blasts Dem gov over surprise $7B budget deficit increase
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom faced criticism from his Republican colleagues after announcing that the budget deficit was actually $7 billion worse than originally expected, bringing the total shortfall to nearly $74 billion. facing. “The Legislative Analysis Office (LAO) estimate was significantly higher,” Republican State Budget Committee Vice Chairman Roger Niero said in an interview on […]
Virginia averts shutdown after Youngkin signs budget into law
Virginia lawmakers averted a shutdown in the commonwealth by agreeing to, and passing into law, a budget for the state after gridlock earlier in the year. Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) signed a budget into law on Monday that compromised with Democratic leadership in the state House and Senate. Youngkin was able to prevent any increases […]
UNC Chapel Hill board votes to cut all funding for DEI and divert budget to public safety after violent protests
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees Voted reduce funds Recover funding from diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and instead repurpose funds to improve public safety. If approved by the full board, the decision would put $2.3 million toward campus security. “It’s important to consider the needs of all 30,000 students, […]
Newsom budget promises ‘no new taxes’ but $15.2B in cuts against $80B deficit
(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom promised “no new taxes” in his 2024-2025 budget as he announced the state’s shortfall is $7 billion worse than was expected in January, and proposed $15.2 billion in budget cuts against an up to $80 billion deficit. Newsom’s cuts include reducing water storage and reducing the state’s […]
Save $10,000 in a year by following these tips like using a high-yield savings account and creating a budget
Dave Ramsey, founder and CEO of Ramsey Solutions, shares how Americans can financially prepare for retirement on “The Bottom Line.” Saving money all starts with a specific goal. So let’s start with $10,000 per year. Saving money is hard. There is pressure all around us to buy and buy, bills to pay and debts to […]