Chair Geithner cited a Denver Gazette projection of a $1.58 billion state budget shortfall and told the board the problem is 'not a revenue problem' but a spending problem, urging political courage and discipline as the legislature and residents face difficult fiscal choices.

#Tariffs may grab headlines, but the real path to reducing US trade deficit lies in #fiscaldiscipline, export capacity, and smarter #industrialstrategy.

Milestone marks years of government spending that grew under both Donald Trump and Joe Biden

Democrats argued the money should be spent at home, particularly on efforts to lower costs for Americans.

Presented on February 1, 2026, the plan positions India as a source of relative stability at a time when investors are reassessing risk across emerging markets.

Peter Magyar says adopting the euro would provide a more predictable economic environment and strengthen fiscal discipline by limiting persistent budget deficits and high inflation.

The House has narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran, sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time as the war has escalated and the future of the conflict...

After a public hearing and debate over outside-agency cuts, the council adopted the city’s $2026–27 budget and ratified a property tax increase that raises the tax rate to 0.242063 (a 3.5% effective increase). The votes were recorded following public comment focused on cuts to public-health funding.

The article discusses how the current state of bond markets presents Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with a strategic opportunity to reset his government's economic approach. The author, Bernard Keane, argues that the soaring cost of government debt, particularly highlighted by US 10-year Treasury bond yields exceeding 5% (reaching 4.998% as mentioned in the article), demonstrates the importance of fiscal discipline. This market trend, influenced by the Trump administration's economic policies including high inflation, excessive spending, and Middle East conflicts, is affecting global borrowing costs. The article suggests that instead of engaging in populist policy battles over migration, superannuation, and industry policy with the Coalition and One Nation, the government should use this moment to demonstrate responsible economic management to voters. The author emphasizes that financial markets are setting the terms for economic engagement globally, and governments lacking fiscal discipline face higher borrowing costs. The piece concludes by noting that Labor, the Coalition, and One Nation are currently focused on 'dumbest policies' on key issues, while the bond market signals provide a clear path for the government to show it can sensibly manage the economy. The article is part of Crikey's economic analysis, written by their politics editor, Bernard Keane, who has extensive experience covering politics, national security, and economics. The piece is dated September 15, 2026, and is presented as an analysis piece rather than breaking news. The author references previous articles by himself and Glenn Dyer on similar economic themes, suggesting a consistent focus on economic policy analysis. The article also mentions the RBA (Reserve Bank of Australia) and Treasury as relevant institutions in this economic context, though it doesn't provide specific details about their current positions. The overall tone is analytical, suggesting that the government could use this market signal to shift public perception toward fiscal responsibility rather than populist policies.

Robert Choi told the Pueblo County board on Sept. 3 that years of overspending leave the county with little capacity for economic-development investment and proposed a 'Pueblo County Enterprise Financial Governance and Control Policy' to take effect Jan. 1, 2027, requiring monthly book closings, quarterly public reviews, and confirmation of appropriations before contracts are signed.

Richardson City Council interviewed eight applicants to fill the Place 3 vacancy. Candidates emphasized infrastructure, fiscal discipline, public safety and neighborhood representation; several residents used the public-comment period to advocate selection criteria and endorse applicants.

UNSMIL reported that the Central Bank began implementing salary increases for military and security personnel after requests and legislation, warned such recurrent spending risks UDP fiscal discipline, and noted the governor submitted a letter on 9 August asking to be relieved.

The council voted to postpone a motion reaffirming fiscal discipline — and containing language many members read as a hiring freeze — until its Committee of the Whole meeting on Aug. 19, 2026, after a lengthy debate about notice, operational flexibility and the need for supporting budget data.

The launch of the revamped version of the Africa Debt Monitor (ADM) in February 2026 marked a significant milestone in the continent’s collective effort to strengthen debt transparency and peer-learni...

Board members praised a multi‑year strategy to accelerate paydown of debt related to the county's public safety center and jail project, describing roughly $50 million in advance payments and a plan to call bonds in coming years to reduce interest costs.

Why the 30-year yield at 5.06% is less about inflation and more about the sheer volume of Treasury debt hitting the market.

In a State of the City address, the mayor said the city’s FY2026 adopted budget tops $900 million, certified taxable value hit a record $27.4 billion, and the commission cut the operating property tax rate to its lowest level since 2011.

Council examines significant budget amendments and anticipates challenging financial years ahead.

Council voted to create a new ordinance linking annual capital borrowing to changes in the state's equalized assessed value, replacing a largely informal $2 million guideline; supporters said it adjusts capacity with real-world conditions while opponents urged caution about increasing borrowing.

The Madison Finance Committee outlines budget timeline and amendment procedures for 2026.