New York governor proposes budget, including $2.4 billion for migrant crisis in NYC while cutting aid to some schools
Democratic New York Governor Cathy Hochul is proposing to allocate $2.4 billion to address New York City's immigration crisis, even as she calls for aid cuts to some schools. Hochul is unveiled budget proposal A total of $233 billion was paid to the state Legislature in Albany on Tuesday. “New York continues to carry the […]
Three reasons Mike Johnson’s budget gambit is ridiculous and doomed
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) came up with a bright idea amidst backlash for selling Republican budget space to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (New York). Rather than funding the government at record levels for the rest of the fiscal year with nothing in return, they would agree to sell themselves out by funding only […]
Adams reverses NYPD budget cuts planned due to city’s spiralling migrant crisis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday that he is rescinding planned budget cuts to the city's police department as a result of the huge costs of the immigration crisis facing sanctuary cities. Adams cited higher-than-expected tax revenues and “solid fiscal management,” adding, “More police officers under this administration means safer streets, safer subways, […]
Massachusetts Gov. Healey announces $375M in budget cuts amid anticipated shortfall
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced Monday that she will cut the current fiscal year's budget by $375 million as the government seeks to close a projected $1 billion shortfall due to slower-than-expected monthly income. The biggest cuts will be to MassHealth, the state's Medicaid program, but will not affect eligibility to apply for the health […]
PA schools threaten court return if budget falls short on funding plan
A Pennsylvania school that won a key school funding court case last year is ready to go to court again. Lawyers for the schools that filed the lawsuit are asking Congress to release a multiyear funding plan proposing an additional $2 billion. The proposal follows a court ruling last year that found the state's $35 […]
NM Gov. Grisham proposes budget increase due to oil production surplus
Shooting at New Mexico Conquistadors statue protest A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting a man during a protest in Española, New Mexico, where authorities were planning to install a statue of Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate, authorities said. Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is proposing a nearly 10% increase in general […]
DC councilman faces recall effort for supporting soft-on-crime policies, cuts to police budget
Washington DC city council members facing recall efforts For supporting left-wing criminal justice policies and cutting police budgets amid a spike in crime. Axios It was reported on Wednesday. Jennifer Squires, a former federal employee, started the campaign to recall Democratic Rep. Charles Allen after previously voting for him. Allen has served on the City […]