Discover how a balanced budget ensures financial health by equating revenues with expenses. Learn its definition, benefits, and strategies for achieving one.

Discover key arguments for and against a balanced federal budget, exploring potential impacts on national debt, taxpayers, and future economic stability.

In light of one of the more outlandish claims that President Donald Trump made during Tuesday night's joint address to Congress, an important reminder: There is no plan to balance the budget. In fact, ...

The city of Beaumont says its budget, which is expected to spend $3.5 million more from the general fund than it’s expected to bring in from revenue, is considered balanced. After questions from City ...

The U.S government’s debt hit $37.6 trillion on Sept. 30, the end of the most recent fiscal year. To put that number in perspective, a stack of $1 bills in that amount would be 2.5 million miles tall.

A bipartisan commitment to responsible budgeting was once a fundamental part of American governance. Congress borrowed for exceptional situations and reduced the debt burden otherwise. Since the Great ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. In Donald Trump’s speech, personalities loomed large. Whether it was George ...

Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson released his proposed 2026 supplemental budget on Tuesday, the deadline for presenting it.

Warren County has adopted a balanced budget for 2026 following action taken by the County Commissioners during their monthly meeting at the Warren County Courthouse. The $19.8 million spending plan ...

OKAY. THANK YOU BILL. NEBRASKA LAWMAKERS SEND TWO BILLS TO THE GOVERNOR FOR HIS SIGNATURE. THE BILLS AIM TO CLOSE THE BUDGET GAP BY ABOUT $130 MILLION. FIRST SHELBY 650 PULLS BACK SEVERAL RECENT TAX ...