By KEVIN FREKING (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders on Sunday came out with a package of six bills setting full-year spending levels for some federal agencies, a step forward in a long overdue funding process beset by sharp political divisions between the two parties as well as infighting among House Republicans. The release … Read more
The Los Gatos Town Council set its priorities for the next two years – including prudent financial management, safety, quality of life and traffic and transportation – at a special council meeting on Feb. 13. The revised priorities will play a role in the town’s budget process for the upcoming fiscal year, and will allow … Read more
The announcement comes as US President Joe Biden slammed Trump on Tuesday for suggesting he would allow Russia to attack members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization that underspent, calling the remarks “dangerous” and “un-American.” Kyiv destroys Russian warship, as army chief warns of ‘difficult’ front line Asked about Trump’s comments, Stoltenberg said: “Nato has … Read more
Inflation-adjusted numbers for per-resident state spending over 50+ years Is California on a bender? The state’s per-capita spending has more than tripled over the past 50 years, even when adjusted for inflation, according to state data (crunched by yours truly). Its population has doubled over that time — the sort of growth that often comes … Read more
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s president said Saturday that he intends to veto a spending bill which includes money for public media and raises for teachers, dealing a blow to the new pro-European Union government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk. President Andrzej Duda said he would veto the bill that includes 3 billion zlotys ($762 … Read more
