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Incoming majority eyes new limits on White House budget choices.

He said he is talking to former mayors to navigate budget cuts after the passage of Amendment 3.

Whoever is elected faces slew of problems, including on budget, police and housing.

Healey accused of 'unhelpful fiddling' after ducking welfare changes in the Budget

Treasury forced into denying plan to cut benefits before election after chancellor sparks confusion over ballooning costs – and IFS says Budget won't tackle UK's worst decade on record for growth

Poised to win fifth term, Democratic incumbent focuses on budget challenges, finding successor

Sir Ben Wallace claims military budget inflated to appear on course for Nato target

Reductions might be higher than expected. Faculty and students were already worried.

Johnson tight-lipped on specific plans as budget showdown looms

Fuel subsidies and cost-of-living handouts risk piling pressure on debt-laden economy

As families balk at costs, some schools cut tuition and debt and promote budget friendliness.

The Democratic governor and his Republican challenger met for a largely civil and wide-ranging forum.

MPD officials admit to a budget "mess." They say OT has been handed out too loosely and vow they will monitor it better.

Letter warns Johnson about pursuing it in the 2027 city budget

Staff, campus budgets are being trimmed as district reports nearly 10,000 fewer students

Spenders to feel more pinched as savers benefit from returns

Commissioners blame increase on break for businesses, unfunded GOP state mandates

Budget Office says depleted munitions could take five years to replenish.

School board was set to review proposals to streamline district with enrollment, budget woes.

Bus, rail service levels to be maintained; lower-priority projects delayed; 177 jobs cut

The Tory leader has replaced her shadow chancellor (right) with one of the architects of the Truss mini-Budget

Budget also would slash spending on long-term projects, marking first post-pandemic trims

Schools cite low enrollment, budget issues and state laws

Under Minneapolis mayor's budget, most will see higher jumps than proposed 11.3%.

Spending would climb 12% as policing, health costs rise

County officials pursue oversight ahead of the new school year, with job cuts a possibility

Proposed budget suggests hourly rate to mitigate possible property tax loss.

Efforts to address the budget crisis stalled for years amid distrust and finger-pointing.

Weedon Isle and Shell Key are targeted in Pinellas County’s budget, as are the seasonal lifeguard programs at Fort De Soto and Sand Key.

Ultra-rich face deep scrutiny Tough curbs on offshore capital flows Budget revenues stagnate

Proposed grants would fund low-budget projects

Public safety is the largest budget item in 80% of communities, according to “Vote No on 3” campaign.

Fate of layoffs, cuts now in Springfield's hands

Lawmakers set deadline for districts to reach a deal on the money allocated in the state budget.

Mayor cites economic uncertainty driven, in part, by looming state property tax vote.

Senators of both parties grill the defense secretary about his leadership of the Pentagon as well as its urgent budget request.

Amid budget crisis, new chief stresses the positive

One-year reprieve doesn't erase threat to budget as eventual share now estimated at $550 million

Board slated to vote on 2026-27 spending plan on July 30

With steep budget reductions, school district could be greatly downsized.

Tough choices ahead if leaders want to plug the expected hole.

The spending plan includes more money for education but doesn’t touch on legalizing weed or taxing skill games.

Oakwood in Waukegan lacks a dedicated maintenance budget

County gives district 45 days to revise its budget or risk losing control over spending.

Surge in tax revenue propels Newsom’s last spending plan. Some warn bump won’t last.

Burnham handed 'delayed-action poison pill' as spending is pushed into next Budget

Starmer’s likely successor left with budget shortfall after spending revealed

After losing corporate sponsors, organizers are turning to individual donations to close a budget gap for the nonprofit.

The Republican governor signs a nearly $117.6 billion package and talks about his fiscal legacy for the state.

Most students’ tuition will be raised by 3.8%.

The city's acclaimed mural program and its cultural fund hoped for boosts in the new budget. They didn't get them.

Amid Chicago's budget crunch, campuses must lean on dollars they raise independently — through facility rentals, parent-run fundraisers and more

Spending plan factors in gains from gas sales tax, election-year breaks, but stadium questions loom

Lawmakers approve tax cuts, try to protect vouchers

Three years in, ratings are up but enrollment dip brings budget cuts

Regents hear challenges from students and staff as they prepare $5.4 billion budget for 2026-27.

Plan includes a $5 monthly fee for trash and recycling pickup

Data center subsidies to end under agreement

Money from the city budget will go to preserving the classroom positions, the mayor and other officials said.

$70 billion immigration measure secures budget through Trump’s term

Spending plan includes raising social media, crypto and fantasy sports levies and pausing gas tax hike

The mayor had pushed for added levies on firms like Uber and Airbnb to help fund schools. Lawmakers had other ideas.

But some work in election-year plan went unfinished

The mayor’s budget proposal includes levies on services from Airbnb to Uber. It faces a Council test this week.

$56 billion plan backed by gas tax windfall and some election-year tax breaks

Bond rating for Minneapolis is under threat as department misses budget by $23 million.

Households’ budget woes worsen, research reveals

Bears stadium talks take back seat on final day of legislative session

Illinois lawmakers debate Bears stadium, gas tax and budget

Budget proposals raise fears governor is stepping back

The plan includes $196 million to support the state's citrus industry.

Wealthy boosters who supplement budget reportedly gain perks from the department.

Here’s what lawmakers did and didn’t include in the final budget of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration.

Ex-labor leader hired as key adviser in talks with unions

With budget cuts and school closures looming, the district’s prime teacher-hiring time has some candidates and school staff confused about next year’s staffing.

Mayor’s bid to use reserve funds for city, BPS budgets raises some concerns

Critics say budget proposal could put systems at risk

The budget carrier’s May 2 demise and rising jet fuel costs will affect travelers.

Airport says Terminal 2 project is justified even as budget air travel industry struggles.

Proposal would allow him to leave a surplus, arriving as he weighs a 2028 presidential run.

The move is among the “difficult and, at times, painful” choices facing the 1,406-student college, its president said.

Senator announced his retirement plans amid fractious budget negotiations in the state Capitol.

This is the second straight year lawmakers have failed to pass a spending plan on time.

Three weeks left to settle annual budget, Bears stadium fight, battle over spiking insurance rates

Calls plan ‘reckless,’ seeks bipartisan deal

Levy of $5 per month aimed at Solid Waste improvements, but few details are provided

Tax revenue projections are lowest in years

Will governor solve the chronic spending deficit or kick the can to eventual successor?

Republicans' plan $800M less than governor's

Says laws can wait until GOP reveals budget

Bass spending plan holds the line. Rivals in primary demand more than 'status quo.'

Shoestring budgets, smaller labs are the new reality under Trump

Among the NASA endeavors that could be slashed is further exploration of Mars

Issues with retaining students come as the North Philly school faces budget pressures. Leaders say they're making improvements.

Former Cerberus CEO Feinberg presses for record military budget, arms ramp-up

Lawmakers challenge health secretary on vaccines, budget cuts

No bills signed until budget talks resume

Smaller communities tend to rely more on programs clipped by the 2025 federal budget.

Mayor says proposal would increase spending by 2%, trim some grant programs

Budget shortfalls, impractical designs and now war in Iran set back ambitions

Inflated insurance bills are eating into budgets as other costs are high and rising.

Budget gives Pentagon 44% increase, domestic spending a 10% cut.

The president's plan would slash spending on non-defense programs by 10%. "We're fighting wars. We can't take care of daycare," he said.