Legislators
Sen. Charles E. Grassley reintroduced his Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, aimed at stopping partisan gridlock and ensuring the federal government remains operational. The legislation seeks to keep the federal purse strings in the hands of lawmakers, rather than relying on stop-gap spending measures. Grassley argues that this approach would prevent
Legislators
Philadelphia City Council returns from its summer recess with a wide range of issues on the agenda, including tackling a potential influx of tourists in 2026, expanding the city's housing programs, and addressing federal uncertainty. After a period of slow legislative progress in the past 18 months, Council
Cabinet officials
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, met with energy sector leaders in Edmonton to discuss the industry's role in advancing major nation-building projects. The government aims to strengthen competition, productivity, and the adoption of clean technologies, renewable energy, and low-carbon industries. The Major Projects
Cabinet officials
Economy Minister Gabriel Oddone presented the draft National Budget Law for the 2025-2029 period to the Chamber of Deputies' Budget Committee, outlining the government's strategic priorities, fiscal policy, and tax reform measures. The proposal aims to promote economic growth, reduce poverty and inequality, and strengthen security. The
Legislators
Michigan State Senator Kevin Daley has introduced a constitutional amendment, Senate Joint Resolution E, which would withhold pay from lawmakers and the governor if a state budget is not passed by the annual deadline of July 1. Daley argues that passing an annual budget is the most basic responsibility of
Local government
The Government of Vietnam has introduced Decree No. 116/2025/ND-CP on policies to support animal disease remedy. The decree establishes guidelines for support levels for various animal products and participants in disease removal in localities. However, it does not specify the necessity of developing and submitting resolutions to the
Local government
Despite being assigned over S/ 15 million 643 thousand for the milk vessel program (PVL), a total of 127 local governments in 18 regions of Peru failed to execute the public budget by June 30, 2025. These municipalities, which are responsible for serving children under six, pregnant mothers, people with
Local government
Pakistan's efforts to address its governance crisis have been hindered by corruption, mismanagement, and a flawed system of resource distribution. The National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, a constitutional mechanism aimed at ensuring a fair distribution of financial resources, has failed to deliver. Despite its flaws, the NFC Award
Local government
As the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) pushes for greater autonomy in infrastructure projects, its president and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora emphasized the need for city mayors to be included in the national budget process. He believes that this would allow them to better coordinate with
Local government
In a significant step towards enhancing healthcare delivery in Gombe State, the government has inaugurated 169 revitalised health facilities, comprising 103 Primary Health Care (PHC) centres and 66 clinics. The deputy governor, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, represented Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya at the ceremony, highlighting the administration's commitment
Legislators
Governor Tony Evers' administration has come under fire from Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin after submitting 27 administrative rules for publication without Legislative Review. The Joint Committee on Legislative Organization (https://legis.wisconsin.gov/lc/media/o1jdynfq/aug21_ballot_results.pdf) voted 6-4 to direct the Legislative Reference Bureau not
Legislators
A special legislative session in Colorado continues with the state Senate voting on four bills addressing a billion-dollar state budget gap caused by changes to the federal tax code. Senate Bill 25B-1, sponsored by Senate President James Coleman and Senator Judy Amabile, was approved by a narrow 19-16 vote and
