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Politicians could save taxpayers $93b if they did this one thing less
7+ hour, 5+ min ago (685+ words) August 17, 2026 — 5:00am Three-year federal election cycles are costing the economy billions of dollars and leaving governments with too little time to pursue difficult reforms, according to a report calling for fixed four-year parliamentary terms. The new study, released on Monday by…...
Schmitt Invites District 48 Residents to Share Ideas at Upcoming Town Halls
9+ hour, 31+ min ago (167+ words) wwbl.com Schmitt Invites District 48 Residents to Share Ideas at Upcoming Town Halls Indiana State Senator Daryl Schmitt of Jasper is holding a series of town halls to hear from District 48 residents. Meetings begin later this month and continue into…...
Fiscal Power Play: Regional Transfers Surge to $46 Billion in 2027 Budget as Municipal Payroll Crunch Intensifies
6+ hour, 5+ min ago (224+ words) JAKARTA, Investortrust.id — Southeast Asia’s economic powerhouse is ramping up subnational budget allocations to record levels, earmarking Rp 735 trillion ($46.23 billion) for regional transfer funds (TKD) in the 2027 Draft State Budget (RAPBN) to stave off mounting municipal debt and payroll distress....
Victoria County commissioners to review tax rates, election plans Monday
11+ hour ago (431+ words) Published 10:00 am Sunday, August 16, 2026 Victoria County commissioners are scheduled to review proposed property tax rates, November election preparations and several public safety and infrastructure items during their upcoming Commissioners Court meeting. Commissioners are expected to review and discuss the county’s…...
Federal grand jury indicts Georgia woman for allegedly defrauding self-employed truckers in tax scheme
10+ hour, 54+ min ago (242+ words) MACON, Ga. – A Georgia woman was recently indicted for allegedly defrauding truck drivers. U.S. Attorney William R. “Will” Keyes announced via media release a 54-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury this week charging a Georgia woman with allegedly…...
Government begins consultation tour ahead of Budget 2026, making a stop in Saskatchewan
11+ hour, 3+ min ago (271+ words) Pre-budget consultations for Budget 2026 are now underway, inviting Canadians to help shape the government’s next budget, being unveiled in the fall. Wayne Long, Secretary of State and Liberal MP, is currently in Saskatchewan, getting a feel for what the people…...
City of Albany projecting $33M budget gap in 2027
11+ hour, 46+ min ago (185+ words) The city of Albany may face a budget gap of more than $33 million in 2027. City officials shared that outlook on Saturday as part of a mid-year update to the city’s financial plan. Mayor Dorcey Applyrs said the city will need…...
Three SAFER hires top Weston's 2027 budget priorities, but the price tag isn't in the packet
11+ hour, 12+ min ago (996+ words) By Shereen Siewert | Wausau Pilot & Review WESTON, Wis. — The three firefighter positions Weston plans to add next year go before village trustees Monday as a formal budget priority, without a cost estimate in either meeting packet. The Village Board meets…...
Full list of social welfare payments that could be boosted in Budget 2027
7+ hour, 35+ min ago (239+ words) Budget 2027 measures are yet to be confirmed, with the official announcement scheduled for October. However, an uplift to core social welfare rates has become a regular feature of budget measures, meaning millions of people could see their weekly payments rise....
Chicago city government needs more budget brains
11+ hour, 53+ min ago (568+ words) Chicago city government is seeing an exodus of financial talent. City budget director Annette Guzman announced her resignation earlier this month. That followed resignations earlier this summer from the city’s CFO and deputy CFO.1 It’s coming at a bad time....