City councils
The city of Wurselen, Germany, has introduced the "Citizens' Budget" program, a new participation format aimed at involving citizens in urban development and decision-making processes. Under the motto "Your city, your project!", the city council approved a fixed amount in the city budget to fund
Legislators
Lawmakers in Uganda yesterday approved a Shs72.3 trillion national budget for the 2025/2026 financial year, marking a slight increase from the Shs72.137 trillion allocated for the previous financial year. The budget, which was presented by the Budget Committee vice chairperson, Mr Achia Remigio, will be mobilized from
Legislators
Residents of Wajir County in Northern Kenya have called for transparency, equity, and inclusive development during the 2025/26 Public Participation Budget Forum. The forum, led by Eldas Member of Parliament (MP) Adan Keynan, aimed to engage leaders, civil society organizations, and community members on national budget priorities. Keynan emphasized
City councils
The Paterson City Council voted 5-3 against Mayor Andre Sayegh's proposed municipal budget containing a 5.6% property tax increase, citing concerns over reliance on state transitional aid. Council members argued that the Sayegh administration should make additional cuts in the $302 million budget instead of relying on
Legislators
Oklahoma lawmakers have agreed on a $12.59 billion budget deal for the upcoming fiscal year, with Governor Kevin Stitt unveiling the plan as a key step towards making the state more business-friendly and investing in critical infrastructure. The agreement includes a quarter-point income tax reduction and a trigger, with
Legislators
Lawmakers in Nebraska have approved an $11 billion budget for the state's fiscal years between 2025 and 2027, with $1.1 million in wiggle room for future budget adjustments. The budget, which was passed on May 12, 2025, includes $1.5 million in spending for state judges'
City councils
The Rochester City School District has taken a significant step towards finalizing its largest budget yet, with the district's board of education approving the 2025-26 budget draft. The spending plan, totaling $1,117,571,955, represents a 4.3 percent increase over the previous year's adopted
City councils
The City Council of New London has approved the 2025-26 general government and school budgets, which together reduce the tax rate by 0.30 mills. However, the spending plans do not include additional school funding, sparking concerns among educators and school supporters. The budgets were proposed by Mayor Michael Passero
City councils
The city of Georgsmarienhutte in Germany has approved its budget for 2025, despite concerns over its financial sustainability. The budget, passed by the city council in December and officially entered into force on April 15, shows a deficit of approximately EUR18.1 million. The city's treasurer, Alexander Herzberg,
Legislators
The Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party is gearing up to review and revise the 2026 budget, with a focus on reducing unnecessary expenditures and ensuring cost-effectiveness. Party spokesperson Mr. Akkaradet Wongpitakroj revealed that the party's MPs will thoroughly examine the draft bill, with a particular emphasis on eliminating
Budgets
The Union Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed several changes to the personal income tax structure in the Budget 2023 speech, with a focus on making the New Tax Regime a default option for taxpayers. The proposals aim to simplify the income tax filing process and reduce tax liability,
Budgets
Consumers across India are eagerly waiting for the Union Budget 2023, with a significant majority hoping for a reduction in the prices of essential items like soap, detergent, and cooking oil, and a decrease in income tax rates. The India Consumer Sentiment Index (CSI) survey conducted by Axis My India
