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Budget 2026: Getting the books in order
3+ hour ago (767+ words) Government budgets invariably get branded - the Black budget of 1958, the Mother of All Budgets in 1991, the Wellbeing Budget of 2019. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has yet to pen a catchy title for forthcoming one on 28 May, but ASB senior economist Mark…...
What You Need To Know About Budget Day 2026 And Why It's A Big Deal
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (1531+ words) Nik Dirga, Digital Explainer Editor Thursday is Budget Day, the biggest day of the year for politicians, other than Election Day. It's when Finance Minister Nicola Willis will lay out how money will be spent - and what it won't be…...
B. C. s record deficit is a warning to all of Canada
10+ hour, 25+ min ago (752+ words) Re-inventing how Canadians stay in touch. Big deficits and rising debt are exactly how Canada drifted into the 1990s fiscal crisis Every province and the federal government seem to be spilling red ink these days, but British Columbia under Premier David…...
Revenues for new NJ budget stay strong as economic uncertainty swirls - AOL
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (373+ words) Trenton lawmakers heard updated revenue projections from the New Jersey state treasurer and the Office of Legislative Services on Tuesday morning as more than a month of hearings on the state's next budget draw to a close. Officials from the…...
Budget 2026: Government committed to investing in front-line services
4+ hour, 27+ min ago (423+ words) With Budget 2026's reveal just days away, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is keeping quiet on much of its content. But he says the government will continue to invest in front-line services. Budget Day is Thursday - the biggest day of the…...
Federal government refuses to raise RESP grants despite soaring education costs
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (85+ words) Western Standard Federal government refuses to raise RESP grants despite soaring education costs Audit finds Parks Canada cabin program cost $15 M amid unclear returns Federal 'nation-building' plan under fire as MPs say zero projects approved nearly a year after law…...
Tax reform just another tax grab
4+ hour, 55+ min ago (285+ words) Treasurer Jim Chalmers claims his Budget is about fixing intergenerational inequality and making housing more affordable for first-home buyers. Tell him he's dreaming. For starters, the term "intergenerational inequality" is a social construct dreamed up by Labor to create a…...
Johnson City "27 budget would fund $37 M aquatic center, up taxes by 20% - AOL
1+ week, 2+ day ago (793+ words) JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) " Johnson City Commissioners reached verbal consensus Thursday on a fiscal 2027 budget that includes funding for a new $37 million aquatic center, $5 million in new infrastructure and services spending and a 28-cent property tax increase. City Manager Cathy…...
In Focus: State Sen. Johnson explains her opposition to budget surplus measure
10+ hour, 55+ min ago (82+ words) In Focus: State Sen. Johnson explains her op'po'sition to recent bi'par'tisan budget surplus measure Spectrum News Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More In Focus: State Sen. Johnson explains her…...
Antioch Council to discuss $3. 1 million more in budget cuts for $10. 5 M total but still face deficits
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (890+ words) Includes not filling 12 sworn police officer vacancies until FY27-28, assistant city manager position, keeping Acting CM until end of June 2027 Will conduct performance evaluations of new city attorney, manager who is currently on paid leave By Allen D. Payton Asuncion was hired…...