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Can Orange County Solve Its Rising Public Spending Crisis?
Economic & Fiscal Can Orange County Solve Its Rising Public Spending Crisis?

Orange County faces a significant fiscal dilemma, a situation intensified by rampant overspending in its public sector, particularly within law enforcement. Recent reports unveiled a jarring statistic—the county overshot its approved financial estimates by an alarming $30 million. This revelation u

Can GOP Cutbacks Weaken Consumer Financial Protections?
Economic & Fiscal Can GOP Cutbacks Weaken Consumer Financial Protections?

The debate around the future of financial regulation intensifies with the GOP's attempts to redesign the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Key legislative proposals aim to trim the budget and restructure financial oversight organizations. This roundup gathers diverse perspectives

Are Defense Stocks the Future of Strategic Investment?
Policy & Legislation Are Defense Stocks the Future of Strategic Investment?

In light of the U.S. government's decision to significantly ramp up military spending by an additional $150 billion over the next four years, defense stocks have attracted substantial attention from investors. This considerable increase in defense budgets, extended beyond the regular

Can Software Growth Shield IBM From Consulting Decline?
Economic & Fiscal Can Software Growth Shield IBM From Consulting Decline?

IBM's consulting business faced unforeseen challenges following federal spending cuts and prevailing economic uncertainties. The company's recent report outlined that 15 of its federal contracts were suspended due to cost-cutting measures, leading to roughly $100 million in lost revenue.

Connecticut Faces Criticism Over $55.7B Budget Exceeding Cap
Economic & Fiscal Connecticut Faces Criticism Over $55.7B Budget Exceeding Cap

The proposed $55.7 billion biennial budget for Connecticut has sparked strong opposition, particularly from the Yankee Institute. The primary contention centers on the budget exceeding Connecticut's constitutional spending cap by $215 million and reflecting a spending increase of over 5%.

Kentucky Chamber Leads 2025 Lobbying Efforts With $150K Spend
Policy & Legislation Kentucky Chamber Leads 2025 Lobbying Efforts With $150K Spend

The 2025 legislative session of the Kentucky General Assembly saw extensive lobbying activity, with numerous organizations striving to sway legislative decisions on a variety of issues. The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce emerged as the leading spender in these efforts, contributing over $150,000 to

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