Wisconsin voters reject GOP-led measures aimed at curbing governor's spending power
Wisconsin voters rejected two ballot measures that would have limited the governor’s spending power, Decision Desk HQ projects. The Republican-led state Legislature proposed the bill as part of a primary vote that took place on Tuesday, which aims to increase scrutiny of Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, and future gubernatorial candidates. One bill would […]
Democrat Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey Triples Migrant Budget but Hides Past Spending
Massachusetts’ Democratic governor, Maura Healey, has tripled her state’s budget for migrant shelters but has not responded to requests to explain how she has spent $1 billion so far on migrant housing. For example, in one case, the state was found to have spent $16.3 million renting hotels in Boston to house illegal immigrants. But […]
Burger King sales slump as customers pull back on fast food spending amid inflation
Burger King Inc.’s sales fell last quarter despite touting discounts on its menu as inflation-weary customers continued to avoid eating out, parent company Restaurant Brands Inc. said Thursday. The Toronto-based conglomerate, which also owns brands such as Tim Hortons, Papa John’s and Popeyes, said same-store sales at the Whopper maker fell 0.1 per cent and […]
‘Squad’ Rep Cori Bush’s loss cheered by right, left sounds off on AIPAC spending
Controversial Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri on Tuesday became the second “Squad” member to lose in this year’s Democratic primary, following Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York. Bush, a controversial lawmaker who rose to prominence in the Black Lives Matter movement, was denied a third term after Democratic voters appointed St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley […]
Pence-led group offers blueprint to cut spending as national debt hits $35T
Advocacy groups led by former Vice President Mike Pence are urging lawmakers to consider a series of spending reforms to address the growing national debt. In an eight-page document obtained by The Hill, American Freedom released what it calls a “Guide to Reducing Federal Spending,” a three-step plan for reducing the national debt. Recently exceeded […]
GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis Under Fire Following Report of Lavish Spending, Swiss Chalet Rental, Home Office Renovation
The GLAAD CEO has come under fire following revelations about his lavish spending habits, including renting a chalet in Switzerland and renovating his home office — all at the expense of the LGBTQ nonprofit, which operates primarily on donations. GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said: The New York Times investigation The Post published a story […]
GLAAD under fire over excessive spending on CEO Sarah Kate Ellis: report
A major LGBTQ organization paid for its CEO to fly in for expensive flights, stay in luxury hotels and a summer home, and even spent nearly $20,000 to renovate his home office, according to an exposé published Thursday. The spending on GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis, 52, was so extravagant that it worried her former […]
Construction Spending Sinks Again in June as Homebuilding Slumps and Manufacturing Surge Fades
The construction industry’s boom years may be over as one of its key strengths, the labor market, has weakened over the past year. Construction spending fell 0.3% in June to an annualized rate of $2.5 trillion, Commerce Department data showed. Economists had expected a 0.2% increase. None of those surveyed by Econoday expected a decline. […]
Johnson faces frustration from hard-liners on spending issues
Hardline conservatives in the House of Representatives left Washington frustrated that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) broke his promise to pass a spending bill, but they didn’t necessarily blame him. Johnson has been in power longer than his predecessor, who was sacked in part over dissatisfaction with his handling of the spending crisis, but he […]
Republicans won’t ease inflation if they don’t cut spending
With House Republicans on a six-week recess, it’s a good time to look back on the worst Republican-controlled Congress in history. Even more ominously, they have refused to cut spending by a cent and have actually increased the budget from record levels during their term. Clearly, they have no appetite to cut spending even if […]