Democrats will have to choose between immigrants and budget cuts
Budget cuts may be coming in Massachusetts, thanks to that state’s handouts to immigrants. Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano, a Democrat, recently hinted that budget cuts may come in fiscal 2026 in order to fund the state’s emergency shelter system. That system now costs the state $75 million per month (and is increasing). “Every program that we […]
California Republicans question Democrats’ $1.5 billion ask for low-income healthcare despite massive budget deficit
California Republican lawmakers are questioning how Democrats will spend an approved $1.5 billion boost to fund Medi-Cal while the state grapples with a budget deficit anywhere from $38 billion to $73 billion, depending on who you ask. With Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s (D-CA) budget, the California Legislative Analyst’s Office reported that the state would spend about […]
NY state budget talks drag on with little clear agreement on Hochul’s housing plan
New York state budget talks will drag on in Albany this week as lawmakers remain optimistic despite indications there is little agreement on key issues such as housing. Dew. Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing for a sweeping bill aimed at expanding housing development in the Empire State, but the bill is increasingly in doubt as […]
Biden’s $8T budget makes claims of deficit-cutting laughable, economist says: ‘An assault on US business’
One top economist called President Biden’s budget proposal an “attack on American businesses” and characterized the current state of America under the current administration as reminiscent of the dystopian novel “1984.” Steve Moore, a tax hawk who served as chief economist when former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, R-Texas, was chairman of the Joint Economic […]
Maine Gov. Mills proposes budget revisions for housing, childcare
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills announced a budget amendment Friday that includes additional one-time spending to build housing for Maine residents, provide subsidies to child care providers and accelerate nursing home rate reform. Proposed spending includes $5 million to help mobile home residents purchase mobile home parks and another $22 million to build additional housing, both […]
New York budget likely to be late again as disputes continue
New York lawmakers are on track to miss state budget deadlines as negotiations over housing and education funding continue, a senior administration official said Wednesday. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins told reporters that there is an April 1 deadline to adopt a new state budget, but that the Legislature is expected to grant an extension […]
White House blasts House GOP budget, says Biden won’t let them ‘defund the police’
Exclusive: The White House says President Biden will protect law enforcement and support crime-reduction programs, while slamming House Republicans and accusing them of taking steps to cut funding for police. The comments came after the House Republican Study Committee released its 2025 budget proposal, titled “Saving America’s Fiscal Health.” President Biden speaks at a campaign […]
NY lawmakers not likely to make April 1 state budget deadline — but may have deal in place soon
State lawmakers are expected to miss an April 1 budget deadline as negotiations drag on over potential cuts to education and Medicaid spending and how to build more affordable housing. People familiar with the negotiations said Monday that the two sides hope to pass a final spending plan in time to meet the deadline, with […]
Budget cuts forcing us to be more creative, says head of Museum Wales | Wales
Museums in Wales need to focus less on their buildings and more on the great collections they hold and the diverse stories they tell, the chief executive who oversees them has said. Jane Richardson, Amgefa Shimul – Wales Museum, It said a £4.5m budget cut meant it might be better suited to close the site […]
Sen. Klobuchar hit for 2 AM post taking credit for passage of $1.2 trillion spending budget: ‘You’re welcome’
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) sparked a wave of anger after touting passing the latest government spending bill and avoiding a government shutdown. In a post shared with X just after 2 a.m. ET on Saturday, Klobuchar told her followers, “You’re welcome” about the $1.2 trillion federal spending package. She wrote, “Hello 2ams! For those still […]