‘Just freeze it.’ Why NC Gov. Josh Stein wants to pause tax cuts, and Republicans don’t
Tax cuts have long been a Republican priority, and part of recent state budgets that became law. For the 2024 tax year, the ...
Wisconsin’s Democratic governor calls for tax cuts, pushback on Trump’s tariffs
Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is proposing cutting taxes by nearly $2 billion, echoing a priority of Republicans.
Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions
Republicans are weighing cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and ...
Morning Report — How to spend, where to cut: GOP counts the ways
Can the GOP plot one path to a bold budget?     U.S., Russia face off over Ukraine  What does Musk want with IRS data?  As ...
Shapiro’s business tax cut proposal comes with costly strings
As part of his newest budget proposal, Gov. Josh Shapiro suggested accelerating an ongoing reduction of Pennsylvania’s ...
US Senate Republicans look to advance part of Trump agenda this week
U.S. Senate Republicans aim to vote this week on their own plan to advance President Donald Trump's agenda on border security ...
House GOP leaders double down as rival Senate GOP bill moves forward
House Republican leaders are doubling down on their one-bill plan to pass President Trump’s legislative agenda, after the ...
Medicaid cuts could mean a $1B hit to Maryland budget, Senate president warns
The roughly 160,000 federal jobs in the state represent $1 of every $10 in wages. Widespread layoffs or resignations, which ...
Senate GOP chief Thune launches power play to take lead from House Republicans on ‘big, beautiful’ Trump package
While House Republicans were out of town on recess, Thune (R-SD) announced that later this week, the Senate will take up ...
Why You May Owe More Tax Soon on Popular Employee Benefits
The proposal is estimated to save $50 billion in spending over 10 years. Kate is a CPA with experience in audit and ...
Trump Social Security Tax Plan vs. Bipartisan Approach: Experts Weigh In
Experts analyze President Trump's proposal to eliminate Social Security taxes and Brookings' bipartisan plan, noting impacts on beneficiaries and solvency.