7+ hour, 57+ 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…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (607+ words) A procedural rule that puts vetoes ahead of spending has handed a religious bloc rare leverage over Lula. Brazil’s evangelical caucus has jammed the machinery of the federal budget, and it did so on purpose. By refusing to clear a…...

10+ hour, 23+ 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…...

10+ hour, 52+ min ago   (1669+ words) Good Sunday morning, and welcome back to “Brunch,” a pop-up newsletter about the 2026 Election Cycle and more. Late Saturday, Democrats shuffled their Primary lineup, pushing Iowa from the traditional top spot and making South Carolina the leadoff state, voting on Jan....

11+ hour, 7+ min ago   (715+ words) SIERRA VISTA — U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani spent part of Congress' August district work period touring communities across southeastern Arizona, using stops in Huachuca City and Benson to highlight proposed federal funding for a new fire truck and hospital improvements while…...

11+ hour, 52+ min 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…...

7+ hour, 43+ min ago   (293+ words) Anti-hunger campaigner Liz Wills-O'Gilvie, 63, has abstained from food for 15 days in an effort to urge Governor Maura Healey to expand funding for Massachusetts' dwindling food stamp assistance benefits. By consuming only water, electrolytes, and glucose pills, Wills-O'Gilvie aims to bring…...

11+ hour, 54+ 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…...

12+ hour, 4+ 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…...

8+ hour, 27+ 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....