Setting the Stage: A Staggering Economic Blow to Contractors In the heart of a historic U.S. government shutdown that began on October 1, the financial toll on federal contractors has reached a staggering $12 billion within just four weeks, marking this as the second-longest shutdown in American
Overview of Jersey's Childcare Challenges In Jersey, a small island with a bustling economy, the burden of childcare costs weighs heavily on families, often consuming a significant portion of household income, while nursery fees remain among the highest in the region. Many working parents struggle
In a pivotal move to secure Ireland’s future amidst swirling global economic uncertainties, the government has introduced Budget 2026, a comprehensive fiscal strategy unveiled on October 7 in the Dáil parliament chamber by Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe and Public Expenditure Minister Jack
As Florida continues to stand out as a bastion of conservative governance, the James Madison Institute (JMI), a respected think tank dedicated to free-market principles and limited government, has introduced its forward-looking policy priorities for 2026. Shared with state lawmakers, Florida’s
In the landscape of federal retirement benefits, a significant challenge looms for 2026 as cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) reveal a stark disparity between different groups of retirees. With the Social Security Administration announcing a 2.8% COLA for beneficiaries starting next year, federal
As we dive into the complexities of federal nutrition assistance programs, I’m thrilled to sit down with Donald Gainsborough, a political savant and leader in policy and legislation at the helm of Government Curated. With his deep expertise in agricultural policy and government operations, Donald
