• On Politics: Legislature’s budget aided by government contracts

    This was written before the 2024 edition of the state Legislature said “Pau, enough” and closed the books for the year, so there is some peril in first saying that it is really finished, and second, in judging the work product.

  • Solid waste woes tops Sherman budget talks

    By Michael Hutchins Herald Democrat As budget season looms for the city of Sherman, the status of its solid waste program is shaping up to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

  • Liberals having ‘very good’ budget talks with NDP, says Freeland

    Freeland was asked if the Liberals were willing to go to polls if the NDP doesn't vote to support the federal budget through the House of Commons.

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    Some of the key highlights from the Liberal government's 2024 federal budget

    OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland introduced the 2024 federal budget on Tuesday. Some key highlights: Housing In hopes of building nearly 3.9 million new homes across Canada by 2031, the government plans to: increase the capital cost allowance rate for apartments from four to 10 per cent, allowing builders larger tax writeoffs; extend the mortgage amortization period to 30 years for first-time homebuyers purchasing new builds; make more public lands available for...

  • Opposition parties file confidence motion over government's budget cuts

    The interpellation question submitted by the Centre Party and Movement Now criticises the government's "panic package."

  • Bernie Sanders: US should not give billions to the extreme Netanyahu government

    Jewish Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders commented on the US Senate's decision to approve aid to Israel in a statement published to X on Wednesday. "I voted no tonight on the foreign aid package for one simple reason: US taxpayers should not be providing billions to the extremist Netanyahu government to continue its devastating war against the Palestinian people."console.log("2390 BODY2. CatId is:"+catID);if(catID==120){ console.log("2390 BODY. YES for anyclip script"); var script =...

  • Bernie Sanders: US should not give billions to the extreme Netanyahu government

    Jewish Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders commented on the US Senate's decision to approve aid to Israel in a statement published to X on Wednesday. "I voted no tonight on the foreign aid package for one simple reason: US taxpayers should not be providing billions to the extremist Netanyahu government to continue its devastating war against the Palestinian people."I voted no tonight on the foreign aid package for one simple reason: U.S. taxpayers should not be providing billions more to the...

  • Trudeau government urged to walk the talk on Canada's climate policies

    Canada's federal budget on Tuesday unveiled few emissions-cutting policies, but climate advocates say the key for Justin Trudeau's Liberal government is to prioritise implementation of existing programs ahead of next year's election that could see the Conservatives clinching power.

    Canada, the world's fourth-largest oil producer, has pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions 40% to 45% below 2005 levels by 2030. 

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  • Biden talks with Netanyahu as relative of US hostage blames Israeli PM

    US president’s relationship with Israeli Prime Minister has soured as criticism of Gaza offensive grows

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    Premiers want return to co-operation with federal government with new budget

    OTTAWA - Canada's premiers are warning the federal government not to overreach into their jurisdictions when it comes to delivering the programs laid out in Ottawa's latest budget. In a letter responding to the Liberals' budget, the premiers say they worry new federal programs are eventually going to be downloaded onto provinces and territories. They also say the housing crisis cannot be solved by the federal government working with municipalities alone. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...

  • Boris Johnson broke rules over Venezuela talks, government advisers say

    The former PM has been evasive about his links to a hedge fund that set up the meeting, Acoba rules.

  • ECISD talks incentive pay instead of raises amid budget concerns

    ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Ector County ISD Board Trustees met Tuesday evening for a regularly scheduled meeting and discussed several topics, including pay raises for the coming school year amid some very real budget concerns. ECISD said it's not alone in its budget concerns and that other school districts in Texas are facing the same []