Issues like money in politics and Republicans’ and Democrats’ ability to work together are also seen as very big problems across the political spectrum.

The federal government is projected to post a $2 trillion deficit in fiscal year 2026, double the 3% of GDP target that has ...

This year's budget proposal is Whitmire's first genuine attempt at getting serious about generating new revenue and ...

All but unnoticed last month, a bipartisan group of legislators introduced a resolution calling for Congress to keep budget deficits at no more than 3% of gross domestic product. Though not enough by ...

The Legislative Analyst’s Office, a nonpartisan government agency, released a critical response Monday to the governor’s budget plans. Newsom’s initial plan calls for $348.9 billion in state spending ...

The U.S. economy is increasingly propped up by federal deficit spending, which, by one estimate, effectively adds about $15,000 per household to the economy each year. Federal deficit spending became ...

Whether Gov. Gavin Newsom solves California's chronic spending deficit or dumps the problem on the next governor will define ...

Navigating the financial discussions of a major city can be confusing. Here’s what you need to know, including how Ozempic is ...

Rhode Island’s child welfare agency is facing a financial hole, leading to a "corrective action plan" to reduce spending.

Gaston County Commissioners are going back to the drawing board to find more funding in their budget for schools. Dozens of ...