Tag: Government spending
Proposition 36’s Financial Impact on Local Governments
Proposition 36's Impact on Local GovernmentsCalifornia voters made their voices heard with the passing of Proposition 36, a law aimed at imposing stricter penalties for specific drug and theft offenses while promising "mass treatment"...
Audit Reveals Funding Sources for California Politicians’ Travel
A recent audit conducted by California’s Fair Political Practices Commission has uncovered concerning revelations regarding the funding sources for California politicians’ travel. The audit was prompted by findings from CalMatters, which shed light on...
Trump calls for end to California’s troubled bullet train project.
Timing is everything, and President Donald Trump certainly knows how to make an entrance. On a Tuesday that will go down in history, Trump publicly criticized California's bullet train project, citing the project's numerous...
Supporting the US Military: The Importance of Mining for National Security
President-elect Donald Trump's pre-emptive tariff threat against BRICS nations and China's retaliation have sparked concerns about U.S. national security. China's move to deny the U.S. access to critical minerals essential for defense purposes has...
House Passes $1 Trillion Defense Spending Bill, Adding to US Debt
House Passes $1 Trillion Defense Spending Bill, Adding to US DebtHouse veterans Congressmen Cory Mills and Seth Moulton recently discussed the House's decision to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), adding $1 trillion...
Defense Bill Includes 14.5% Pay Hike for Junior Troops and Limits on Transgender Treatment
Congressional leaders have reached an agreement on this year's defense policy bill, with a budget of nearly $900 billion, introducing new restrictions on transgender medical care and a substantial pay raise for junior U.S....
Congressional Conservatives Concerned About Lack of Spine for Spending Overhaul After DOGE Meetings
Republicans in Congress are gearing up for a spending overhaul next year, but doubts are looming among some GOP lawmakers about their ability to follow through on significant changes. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy,...
Victory Claimed by Watchdog Over Pentagon Animal Testing; Lawmakers Demand Fiscal Accountability
After numerous lawmakers criticized the Pentagon for allowing painful experiments on dogs, an animal-testing watchdog group claimed the Defense Department is just the latest agency to be revealed. Departments have been pressured to cease...
Understanding the Impact of U.S. National Debt Exceeding $35 Trillion
The U.S. national debt has surpassed $35 trillion for the first time, signaling a concerning fiscal situation for the country. The Congressional Budget Office has projected that the debt could reach $56 trillion by...
Exploring California’s $300 Billion Budget: What You Need to Know
Over the weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom of California approved a budget to address the state's $46.8 billion deficit. The total budget for the upcoming fiscal year is $297.9 billion, which will be used to...
GOP Pushes for Significant Budget Cuts to Federal Law Enforcement
House Republicans recently proposed a spending bill that would significantly reduce funding for federal law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Justice and U.S. attorneys’ offices. The bill, which was approved by a subcommittee...
Forecast: U.S. Debt Set to Exceed $56 Trillion in Next Decade
The Congressional Budget Office recently released projections that paint a bleak picture of the United States' fiscal future. The national debt is expected to exceed $56 trillion by 2034, driven by increasing spending and...
Stand Firm on Tax Hikes: Elizabeth Warren Warns Dems Amid Trump-era Cuts Battle
Senator Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts is urging her fellow Democrats to stand firm on new tax policies as the expiration of part of the Trump-era tax cuts looms in 2025. At an event titled...
Top Dem Senate candidate diverts millions from police to fund mental health facilitySenate...
Democrat Angela Alsobrooks, who is running for Senate in Maryland, shifted $20 million from a police training facility to a mental health and addiction treatment center. She made this decision despite a rise in...
California Budget Crisis: Understanding the Budget Shortfall
Lawmakers in California have recently passed a preliminary budget to meet the legal deadline, but they are still working out the final details. The state's finances have been fluctuating a lot in the past...
Kennedy Vows to Cut Military Budget in HalfTitle: Kennedy Military Budget Cut in Half...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a bold statement this week, declaring his intention to slash the military budget in half by the end of his first term as president. The independent presidential candidate emphasized...
Pat Leahy: A giveaway pre-election budget is inevitable – the only question is just...
Pat Leahy: A giveaway pre-election budget is inevitable - the only question is just how generous will it be?When all the excitement of the elections passes there will remain one major act of governing...
Opinion: Time for a tune-up as NZ’s economic engine sputters
Education Crisis: Decline in Kiwi Students' SkillsIn a recent report by Oliver Hartwich, executive director of The New Zealand Initiative, it has been highlighted that Kiwi students' math, science, and reading skills have been...