Mayors
Edmond Mayor Mark Nash has identified budget process reform as his top priority, citing the city's lack of transparency and its complex budget structure. As a former state finance director, Nash believes residents deserve easy-to-understand spending data and is seeking to create a more transparent and user-friendly budget
Mayors
The City of Chicago has published its first-ever Mid-Year Budget Report, aiming to increase fiscal transparency and provide a comprehensive analysis of the city's financial performance and budgetary outlook. The report, submitted to the City Council Committee on Budget and Government Operations, includes a detailed examination of revenue
Legislators
The D.C. Council approved a $22 billion budget after a marathon debate, which included several last-minute amendments. The approved budget includes the repeal of a ballot initiative that gradually phases out the tipped minimum wage, after lawmakers were unable to come to an agreement on funding for a child
Mayors
The state-appointed board overseeing Philadelphia's city budget, the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (PICA), has approved Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's five-year financial plan. The plan has been criticized for increasing reliance on debt-financing and the potential impact of federal funding cuts, which could be triggered by President
Legislators
California lawmakers, led by Senator Alex Padilla and Representative Zoe Lofgren, are urging the Trump Administration to reverse budget cuts that would slash $2.75 billion from the Department of Energy's (DOE) National Laboratories, citing the potential harm to American scientific innovation, national security, and economic competitiveness. The
Legislators
New Jersey's legislative process is shrouded in secrecy, with critical decisions made without public input or scrutiny. Despite the chaos in Washington, DC, New Jersey's Democratic-controlled government is quietly perpetuating its own brand of fiscal irresponsibility. The state's budget, passed without adequate public debate,
Cabinet officials
The Irish economy has emerged from the global financial crisis as one of the strongest performers in Europe, with a budgetary position that dwarfs those of its immediate neighbors in Britain, Germany, and the EU. However, this robust position is built on a fragile foundation of foreign direct investment (FDI)
European Union
As the European Commission presents its EUR 2-trillion budget blueprint for 2028-2034, farmers and agricultural organizations across the continent are up in arms, warning that the proposed changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and budget cuts will have far-reaching consequences for food security, rural development, and the livelihoods of
Cabinet officials
The Thai Budget Committee has voted unanimously to cut the House budget by 178 million baht to avoid potential lawsuits under Section 144 of the Constitution. The decision was made during a meeting of the Special Committee to consider the draft Budget Act for the Fiscal Year 2026 of the
Cabinet officials
In a recent meeting of the House of Representatives' Budget Committee, several members questioned the proposed budget for various projects, including the purchase of jet skis, patrol boats, and reception boats worth over 82 million baht. The disagreements centered around the necessity and reasonableness of these projects, with some
Cabinet officials
Ms. Nan Boonthida, Ubon Ratchathani MP and Bhumjaithai Party spokesperson, yesterday fired back at Mr. Decha Isara Khaothong, Deputy Minister of Interior, who accused the Bhumjaithai Party of concentrating the 157 billion baht economic stimulus budget in some areas. Ms. Boonthida emphasized that every agency can request as much budget
European Union
The European Commission has unveiled a bold budget plan for the European Union's next multiannual financial framework, spanning 2028-2034. The proposed budget of 2 trillion euros is nearly a 15% increase from the current 2021-2027 cycle, with an average allocation of 1.26% of the bloc's
