Whitmer introduces $80.7B budget slammed by GOP lawmakers
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday proposed an $80.7 billion budget aimed at increasing education spending and fulfilling a promise to provide students with a free education from preschool to community college. The second-term Democratic governor announced his budget at a joint meeting of the House and Senate appropriations committees. This comes on the heels […]
White House says ICE will reduce removal and detention operations due to budget shortfalls
The White House announced Thursday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will soon be “forced” to reduce operations at the southern border due to a lack of funding. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that because Republicans have not passed a bipartisan border security deal with funding for Israel and Ukraine, the administration is left […]
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory to lay off workers amid budget constraints
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), located outside Los Angeles, plans to lay off 530 employees and 40 contractors in a cost-cutting measure after failing to secure federal funding for the fiscal year. “These are painful but necessary adjustments that will allow us to meet budget allocations while continuing our important work for NASA and our […]
PA Gov. Shapiro to present budget proposal focused on education, economic growth
Governor Josh Shapiro is preparing to present his second budget proposal to Pennsylvania lawmakers. Shapiro said he aims to allocate more money to higher education, public transportation and public schools that may be underfunded. He also wants more investment to attract big companies and may reconsider proposals such as creating a private school voucher program. […]
Updated Kentucky budget with increased school bus funding advances
Kentucky House Republicans proposed that the state pay more for transportation costs for students in K-12 schools under an updated budget plan that passed a committee Wednesday. The House Ways and Means Committee action sets up a full House vote on a major budget bill targeting the state executive branch. That vote could take place […]
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Inflation broke Americans’ holiday budget – here’s how long it will take to pay off debt
Some consumers may be able to pay off their holiday spending by the new year. (iStock) Most Americans are experiencing a holiday spending hangover that could take months to recover from, according to a recent survey. According to a recent WalletHub survey, 74% of consumers said inflation had a bigger impact on their holiday spending […]
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott proposes $8.6 billion budget to lawmakers
Republican Vermont Governor Phil Scott has proposed an $8.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2025. Scott urged lawmakers not to raise taxes or fees on Vermonters, saying it will be a tough budget year. In 2023, Scott vetoed an $8.5 billion budget, but the Democratic-controlled Congress overrode his veto. Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott on […]
Georgia economist warns of recession as governor says his budget will spur growth
Georgia's state economist warns lawmakers that the recession could reduce state tax collections in coming months, while Gov. Brian Kemp again paints the budget as a means to spur more economic growth. ing. In a video from Davos, Switzerland, where they are attending the World Economic Forum, lawmakers and the Republican governor told a joint […]
Kentucky House GOP budget differs with Democratic governor over how to award teacher pay raises
Kentucky House Republicans on Tuesday unveiled a spending bill aimed at boosting education funding and tapping into budget reserves, pumping more money into public pensions and infrastructure projects. The two-year budget plan submitted to the House does not guarantee raises for teachers and other public school employees. It also doesn't include state funding that provides […]