Budget & Spending

While Washington breathes a collective, albeit shallow, sigh of relief after narrowly avoiding a government shutdown, the entire hard-won funding agreement now hinges on a volatile two-week deadline for a single, embattled agency. An eleventh-hour deal has secured funding for the vast majority of

A leading voice in policy and legislation, Donald Gainsborough is at the helm of Government Curated, where he deciphers the complex interplay between Washington and the nation’s most critical projects. Today, we delve into the high-stakes standoff over the Gateway Program, a $16 billion rail tunnel

A political savant and leader in policy and legislation, Donald Gainsborough is at the helm of Government Curated, where he guides state and local agencies through the complex intersection of technology and public service. With years of experience witnessing the direct impact of budget fluctuations

With the specter of a government shutdown looming, a high-stakes standoff over a single agency's budget nearly brought federal operations to a halt before lawmakers forged a last-minute, $1.2 trillion spending agreement. This crucial legislative package, hammered out after intense bipartisan

A comprehensive analysis from California's Legislative Analyst’s Office has cast a stark light on the state's escalating fiscal dependence on the artificial intelligence industry, revealing a high-stakes gamble with potentially seismic consequences. As the state grapples with a projected budget

In a striking departure from its continental allies, the Canadian government has orchestrated a significant pivot in its trade relationship with China, agreeing to lift a prohibitive ban on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for crucial agricultural concessions. This preliminary yet landmark