As Illinois state senators return to Springfield, Democrats and Republicans disagree over the level of transparency in the ...

Budget negotiations are in full force at the state capitol, and we’re getting the first look at the state House’s budget numbers. Along with their budget priorities, the House has rolled out a new ...

“This is a tight turnaround and we haven't been engaged yet,” said Sarah Zangle, a parent of two children in the district. “This is the first time that we've been engaged.” Members of Pittsburgh ...

THE government’s budgetary system has become a proving ground for transparency reforms, analysts said, as mounting public pressure forces lawmakers to demonstrate greater openness in the wake of ...

The US is not spending as much on defense as people may think. The US Department of Defense budget contains nearly $109 billion in spending that does not directly produce military capability. Defense ...

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — After revising its 2026 budget due to a $2.1 million shortfall, commissioners in Hancock County said it’s making a firm commitment to financial accountability and long-term ...

The ink on Miami-Dade County's $12.9 billion FY 2025-2026 budget is barely dry, but the conversation about next year's financial storm should already be underway. After months of brinkmanship, ...