Former congressional budget leaders slam ‘absolutely broke’ budget process
Several former leaders of the House and Senate appropriations committees on Wednesday criticized the current state of Congress’ budget process after Congress repeatedly failed to simultaneously adopt budget resolutions in recent years. “The budget process is completely broken and needs to be fixed,” said former Sen. Don Nickles (R-Okla.), who chaired the Senate Budget Committee […]
Budget hotel vacancies top 50% as inflation-weary Americans cut back on travel
More than half of the rooms in budget hotels nationwide were empty in the first three months of 2024 as inflation-stricken travelers cut back on spending, according to the latest data from the hotel industry. Occupancy rates for hotels such as Econo Lodge, Days Inn, Super 8 and SureStay were 48.7% in the first quarter, […]
Heastie reacts to increased penalties for assaulting retail workers being included state budget
New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) said he supports tougher penalties for assaulting retail workers, although he said he doesn’t believe the measure would deter crime. Mr. Heastie, who sparked outrage by refusing to crack down on violent shoplifters, came after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that criminal penalties would be included in the state […]
Adams could get surprise win on mayoral control in $237B NY state budget deal
Mayor Eric Adams could be leaving with an unexpected victory in a preliminary state budget deal announced Monday. Sources told the Post that the deal includes extending the mayor’s oversight of New York City schools. Albany city leaders appear likely to include a two-year extension of the mayor’s control over the city’s public schools in […]
Hochul to announce preliminary agreement on state budget
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders are scheduled to announce a preliminary state budget agreement on Monday. The roughly $237 billion spending package includes a landmark deal aimed at significantly increasing the state’s housing supply, as well as a victory for Mr. Hochul’s efforts to crack down on school and Medicaid funding. It […]
The 25 best cities for buyers on a budget: Zillow
Pittsburgh, Jackson, Syracuse, and Toledo all rank among the most affordable cities. (iStock) The housing market is having a good day. Although housing prices are on the rise, National Association of Realtorsmortgage rates and homeowners insurance are still rising nationwide, increasing the cost of home ownership. Due to the current state of the market, some […]
Denver to cut police budget to help fund services for illegal aliens
Democratic-run cities across the country are rapidly using up taxpayer dollars and civic resources to accommodate the large numbers of undocumented immigrants who have taken up sanctuary offers. Denver is among those struggling cities, and just days ago, Denver liaison officials implored undocumented immigrants to seek opportunities further afield. Denver, a city of about 710,000 […]
New York budget sees another delay over housing proposal negotiations
New York’s overdue state budget is once again in trouble as lawmakers continue to debate a sweeping proposal to encourage new home construction. The plan, which appears to offer tax breaks for developers and protections for workers and tenants, has faced opposition from suburban lawmakers. “We can’t force the private sector to build,” Democratic Gov. […]
California Is Staring Down The Barrel Of A Yawning Budget Deficit. Can It Even Be Fixed?
California disclosed a large budget deficit earlier this year, and experts question whether the state can balance its budget without resorting to short-term gimmicks. The state is expected to run a $73 billion budget deficit in fiscal year 2024, with a projected $24 billion drop in tax revenue due to the exodus of people from […]
Kathy Hochul gets on board with key parts of NY ‘Good Cause’ rent-control bill as state budget housing deal nears
Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with key parts of a “just cause eviction” bill being pushed by left-wing lawmakers. He is bringing forward a major housing deal being negotiated as part of an already delayed state budget. Officials said Monday that Hochul and lawmakers were “close” to reaching an agreement on housing issues. The […]