Public Education
Florida district claims it cut its budget but that’s not what the numbers say(The Center Square) – The superintendent of a Florida school district and a spokesperson both said the district has cut its operating expenses due to a drop in the… Read More
Law Enforcement
New Missouri law gives Kansas City police 25% of city’s budget(The Center Square) – A new law requires the Kansas City board of police to receive 25% of Kansas City’s general revenue fund, an increase from the previous amount… Read More
National
Yellen to testify on Biden budget after admitting she was wrong on inflation(The Center Square) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will testify before the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday, just days after she admitted she was wrong about inflation earlier in President… Read More
National
CBO: Debt to surpass GDP at record level over next decade(The Center Square) – The Congressional Budget Office released its economic outlook for the next decade and projected record high debt levels compared to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product. Read More
State Government
Congressional map, budget are atypical Missouri legislative accomplishments(The Center Square) – Moments after the end of Missouri’s 2022 legislative session on Friday, House Speaker Rob Vescovo, R-Arnold, rattled off a long list of items with new or… Read More
National
Biden unveils $5.8 trillion budget proposal with increased taxes on businesses, wealthy individuals(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden unveiled a new 2023 budget proposal Monday along with major tax increases to help pay for it. Biden’s budget, which comes in at… Read More
National
White House defends spending as federal debt tops $30 trillion(The Center Square) – The national debt hit another milestone this week, and experts are warning that continuing to increase federal spending will have dangerous consequences. The federal national debt… Read More