Ohio Democrats, with limited power in the Statehouse, are pushing hundreds of amendments in a long-shot effort to reshape the state’s $61 billion budget before it becomes law.

China’s fiscal stimulus pushed its four-month budget deficit to a record high, as the government ramped up support for the economy during an escalation in its trade conflict with the US.The broad deficit reached 2.

House Republicans are negotiating bill agreements on green energy tax credits, Medicaid work requirements and more, with a Budget Committee meeting set for Sunday night.

The South African rand traded near a five-month high early on Wednesday, hours before the finance minister was due to present a new budget and President Cyril Ramaphosa was set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump to try to improve relations.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin presented a record $591 million proposed budget for the coming year to the City Council this morning, which includes an increase in police funding and money for a potential police ‘czar’ to oversee public safety.

Maryland's 2026 budget will be among more than 160 bills that will be signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Wes Moore. The nearly $67 billion spending plan was crafted to address the state's $3 million deficit and the impact of federal funding cuts.

Councilors who proposed to slash Prosper Portland’s budget say economic development should be directed by City Hall.

Commissioners cited cost of living concerns in rejecting proposed $5 increases to two parking fees, though property taxes will still rise due to increasing home values.

Historically, Portland’s mayor and City Council have agreed to protect the Police Bureau’s budget, even as other core city services have faced cuts. The exception came in 2020, amid roiling social justice protests, when the City Council redirected $15 million from police. Now the pendulum appears to be swinging back to that moment five years ago.

Jocelyn Benson was issued a warning this week for using a state-owned building to announce her run for Michigan governor.