Changes due within weeks to the State’s planning laws to quicken the construction of major projects are “more important” than ...

Monarch is regarded by many as one of the best budgeting apps, largely because it’s so advanced. Although it costs about $99 a year, it comes with a robust feature set. As a couple—or solo—you can ...

U.S. retail sales climbed 0.6% from July 2025 to August 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Back-to-school shopping helped lift the numbers, even as inflation, new tariffs and a softer job ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Future funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services cleared a legislative hurdle this week, with the House Appropriations Committee endorsing a $291,800,000 IMLS budget for fiscal 2026.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Having settled on a budget, we're getting a clearer look at how the cuts to make it balanced could impact different Harris County departments. A day after commissioners ...

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — In a bold move to ease the burden on taxpayers, the Martin County School Board approved a $589 million budget for the 2025–2026 school year — cutting the millage rate ...

Certain school districts across Washington faced budget shortfalls ahead of the 2025-26 school year — some more severe than others. Now that students are back in class, teachers unions, lawmakers and ...

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo walked out of Commissioners Court on Tuesday as county leaders discussed looming budget decisions. When talks of exemptions from a hiring freeze ...

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo stormed out of commissioners court Tuesday after her colleagues opted not to fund several early childcare programs—only to attend the Hans Zimmer concert while court ...

Finger-pointing continues in the state Capitol, as lawmakers are mired in the third month without a state spending plan. Democrats and Republicans insisted — again — this week that a potential deal is ...

As the budget negotiations drag on in Harrisburg, Democratic State Sen. Lisa Boscola said she's hearing from her constituents. "A lot of agencies, by October... are just going to have to either borrow ...