Budget deficit hits $1 trillion in first five months of fiscal year: CBO

Federal budget deficit reached $1 trillion in five months through February 2026 as tax revenue jumped $206 billion due to higher income tax and tariff collections, CBO data shows.

NJ's new budget is coming. How will state finances affect your taxes?

Gov. Mikie Sherrill will present her first state budget proposal in a Tuesday, March 10, address to the New Jersey Legislature.
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How does WA’s budget work? Here are the basics ahead of the legislative session

Budget talks dominated the 2025 legislative session. Now, amid another looming shortfall, tax debates and federal funding cuts, the same will likely be the case for the upcoming 60-day session starting Jan. 12. Gov. Bob Ferguson capped off last year by ...

Florida lawmakers remain deadlocked over the state budget as House and Senate leaders clash over spending priorities

With House and Senate leaders unable to reconcile their differences over next year's spending plan, Florida lawmakers are set to miss their budget deadline once again.

Barrington voters approve town budget, reject Keno and school budget

Barrington voters support town budget that won't raise taxes and reject school budget that is only slightly larger than default budget.

Mayor Mamdani’s budget gamble

To deal with a challenging fiscal climate, the democratic socialist is pushing the city into risky fiscal territory.

How to war-proof your budget before regular gas hits $4 a gallon

As the Iran conflict leads to rising gas prices, these tips can help you save money and maintain some budget predictability.

Florida Legislature stalls over budget disagreements. Again.

The House and Senate also aren’t on the same page on many bills, so even high-profile proposals, like property tax cuts, may die when the session ends.