State senators race against clock to tackle budget deficit with a shorter legislative session

State senators are racing against the clock this legislative session to address the state’s budget deficit. This is the ...

Lawmakers explore new taxes to fill California's ongoing budget deficits

As state lawmakers returned to Sacramento for a new legislative session this week, Democratic members are having serious ...

Jeffco Public Schools’ budget deficit increases to $49 million as enrollment drops more than expected

Jeffco Public Schools notified 50 employees last month that their jobs will be eliminated at the end of the school year as ...

Newsom’s final year in office begins with an $18 billion deficit. How will he address it?

The budget hole calls for sustainable revenue increases or serious spending cuts, the Legislature’s analysts say. But either would be unpopular with top Democrats.

Big deficits loom for California — will the state raise revenue, cut programs or both?

California's deficit is projected to reach nearly $18 billion next year, as spending is expected to offset, if not eclipse, strong tax revenues.

Deficit spending will jeopardize Missouri’s financial health, state auditor says

Auditor Fitzpatrick is urging lawmakers to take immediate action to curb the trend of deficit spending before the state’s ...

Nebraska state senators race against clock to address budget deficit

The legislative chambers are where the budget will be addressed during the 60-day session. The fiscal office said going into ...