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Bishop wins Pineville mayoralty outright; voters split on Rapides fire and road taxes
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (394+ words) Rapides Parish voters elected a mayor, settled multiple highly contested municipal council races, and decided the future of several key infrastructure and emergency service property taxes on Saturday. In Pineville, incumbent leadership secured a decisive victory, while voters across the…...
Funding cut for Shri Anna Abhiyan triggers concern
10+ hour, 19+ min ago (547+ words) Nandapur: The state government has reduced the fund allocation for the Shri Anna Abhiyan for 2026-27 by 31 per cent, triggering concern among farmers, entrepreneurs and intellectuals in Koraput district, prompting a complaint before the NHRC. The initiative was launched to revive…...
Regional Fiscal Capacity Imbalances Call for Central Government Action
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (446+ words) If both improve, then the design is appropriate, regardless of the form of authority distribution," he said on Wednesday (May 13). I believe these recentralization efforts must be limited so they do not undermine local innovation and accountability," he added. It…...
PM continues to promote budget in Adelaide
39+ min ago (38+ words) Anthony Albanese is continuing to promote the reforms seen in this year's budget. Updated May 18, 2026 " 6: 46pm, first published 6: 42pm...
Pakistan military pushes for massive hike in defence budget, puts Shehbaz Sharif govt in spot: Report
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (378+ words) Just over a year after Operation Sindoor, Pakistan's military has yet again sought a steep increase in defence spending for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27. The proposal has sparked a fresh tussle within the government as Islamabad negotiates its next budget…...
Salem to vote on $225 million budget, increased water, sewer, and trash rates
55+ min ago (239+ words) Salem News SALEM " Over the next two months, the City Council will discuss a proposed $225 million budget for fiscal year 2027 " an increase of 4. 5% from 2026, and increased water, sewer, and trash rates. The proposed $225, 261, 444 budget would be about a $10. 5 million increase…...
[Ask the Tax Whiz] BIR clarifies rules on donor's tax on cash donations
42+ min ago (272+ words) The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 10-2026 to clarify the tax treatment of purely cash donations, including filing and payment procedures, documentary requirements, deductibility rules, and the applicability of the electronic Certificate Authorizing Registration (e…...
Government to unveil "New Economy" flagship policy to create more jobs
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (25+ words) Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has hinted at a new flagship economic policy dubbed the "New Economy, signaling what could become government's next...
Case on Gotabaya Govt's sugar tax reduction fixed for June hearing
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (109+ words) Newswire Case on Gotabaya Govt's sugar tax reduction fixed for June hearing The Supreme Court has ordered that the fundamental rights petition filed requesting an order to recover Rs. 15. 9 billion loss caused to the government during the reduction of taxes…...
V D Satheesan government faces debt and welfare challenges in Kerala
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (350+ words) The new Kerala government, led by V. D. Satheesan, begins its tenure facing formidable political and economic challenges. Foremost among them is the State's worsening financial condition, with public debt reportedly touching nearly "3. 57 lakh crore. It is reported that Kerala is also…...