Economic & Fiscal

As the holiday season approaches, Barrie businesses are hopeful the newly implemented sales tax break at the checkout will invigorate the local economy and possibly encourage more donations to charities. Some community members believe the tax break will inspire consumers to increase their spending

In an effort to strengthen their pitching rotation for the 2025 season, the Boston Red Sox have made a strategic move by acquiring pitcher Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox in a trade that involved four prospects. The trade signals the Red Sox's commitment to securing a frontline

The Victorian government has announced a series of tax hikes to address the state's rising deficit, which has grown by $1.4 billion more than forecasted in the May budget, partly due to additional funding for state hospitals. From July 1 next year, the existing Fire Services Levy, which is

On December 6, 2024, the Texas Rangers and Miami Marlins finalized a trade bringing corner infielder Jake Burger to Texas in exchange for three prospects: infielders Max Acosta and Echedry Vargas, and pitching prospect Brayan Mendoza. This move marks an effort to invigorate the Rangers

Connecticut's fiscal guardrails, introduced in 2017 as a series of budget controls, have been instrumental in stabilizing the state's finances. These measures, including caps on spending and borrowing as well as savings programs, have allowed the state to build robust reserves and address

The New Orleans economic development group, which played a crucial role in fostering local economic growth, has ceased operations due to persistent funding woes. Despite their concerted efforts to support the city's economic progress, the group has struggled to secure enough financial