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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...