Did Gavin Newsom Really Just Talk About 'Fiscal Discipline'?

Newsom Grew California’s Budget by 40%—Former State Senator Says It Got Squandered

California’s budget has grown roughly 40 since Gov. Gavin Newsom took office in 2019, but a former state senator who helped oversee the budget says the governor squandered a once-in-a-generation opportunity to put the state’s finances on stronger footing. In some of Newsom’s final acts as governor, he passed a 351 billion spending budget for...

Newsom’s parting gift: A budget that delays California’s deep cuts to 2027

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Following weeks of negotiations, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic legislative leaders have agreed on a 351.7 billion budget next year that raises some taxes, sets aside 6.4 billion for the year after and softens or delays billions of dollars in planned social service []

Newsom signs $352B spending plan and reflects on signature policies before he leaves office

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a nearly 352 billion spending plan Monday that delays some cuts to healthcare programs, increases funding for childcare and sets aside money to help speed up the state’s vote count ahead of the November election. The plan, which avoids major cuts or significant new spending, is [] The post Newsom signs 352B spending plan and reflects on signature policies before he leaves office appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Even Gavin Newsom knows his wealth-tax flip-flop won’t work

Gov. Gavin Newsom seems to understand the folly of a wealth tax in California, yet he’s suddenly pushing one for the whole nation. Sorry, Gav — you had it right the first time: It’s bad for your state and for the country. Newsom has opposed a California ballot measure that would slap a one-time []

California Gov. Newsom Calls Wealth Gap A ‘Five-Alarm Fire,’ Demands Tax On Billionaires

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the American economic system, proposing a “national billionaires’ tax” and a “true economic reset” to prevent the consolidation of inherited wealth. In a Substack post titled “It’s Time For a National Billionaires’ Tax and a New Social Compact,” Newsom argued that federal, corporate, and [] California Gov. Newsom Calls Wealth Gap A ‘Five-Alarm Fire,’ Demands Tax On Billionaires

Newsom calls for national billionaire tax

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Friday called for a national tax on the country’s wealthiest Americans, unveiling his plan to address growing wealth inequality a day after a proposed billionaire tax — to which he objected — secured a spot on California’s November ballot. In an op-ed posted on Substack, titled “It’s time for []...Click to read more

Gavin Newsom’s Healthcare Tax: Just the Latest Hit to CA Families

Gavin Newsom’s Healthcare Tax: Just the Latest Hit to CA Families

OBR: Labour Tax & Spend Has Made British Economy Unsustainable

The OBR has published a new report looking at the sustainability of the public finances via scenarios for tax, spending, and debt over 50 years. It’s not pretty It runs scenarios for state finances. Some key findings: Debt hits 300 of GDP by the 2070s on current policy. In the OBR’s baseline, public sector net debt

Compare Gavin Newsom's Call for a Massive New Tax to a California 'Fact' He Warned About 13 Years Ago

Compare Gavin Newsom's Call for a Massive New Tax to a California 'Fact' He Warned About 13 Years Ago

Gavin Newsom Takes Coward’s Way Out On Major Left-Wing Demand

Rather than risk his own state’s economy by backing a California billionaire tax, Gavin Newsom tried to placate the socialists on Friday by backing a dead-end “national billionaire tax” instead. On Monday, Newsom told the New York Times that he was working relentlessly behind the scenes to make sure the measure was not on the ...

HAUBRICH: Saskatchewan's spending is out of control — Scott Moe needs to put away the credit card

Going over budget once could be a fluke. Twice starts to look like a pattern. Five years in a row shows the fiscal discipline of a kid in the toy aisle with their parent’s credit card. That kid is the Saskatchewan government. And taxpayers are stuck with the credit card bill.

Gavin Newsom Just Called For a National Billionaire Tax

Gavin Newsom Just Called For a National Billionaire Tax

Newsom’s Final Education Budget, by the Numbers

In his eighth and final budget, the tax gods continued to smile upon Gov. Gavin Newsom, enabling him to cement funding for signature programs he started while salving grumbling districts that are wincing over the financial impacts of declining enrollment. If, as many predict, stock market turbulence tied to AI stock upends nearly a decade []

राष्ट्रियसभामा ६ विधेयक टेबुल

काठमाडौँ। राष्ट्रियसभाको बैठकमा विभिन्न ६ विधेयक टेबुल गरिएको छ। राष्ट्रियसभाको आजको बैठकमा सभाका सचिव तुलबहादुर कँडेलले ‘आर्थिक विधेयक, २०८३’, ‘राष्ट्र ऋण उठाउने विधेयक, २०८३’, ‘सार्वजनिक खरिद (दोस्रो संशोधन) विधेयक, २०८३’, सम्पत्ति शुद्धीकरण (मनी लाउण्डरिङ) निवारण (तेस्रो संशोधन) विधेयक, २०८३’ का सम्बन्धमा प्रतिनिधिसभाबाट प्राप्त सन्देश राष्ट्रियसभा समक्ष टेबुल गरेका हुन्। सचिव कँडेलले सहकारी (पहिलो संशोधन) विधेयक, []

Democratic reality check: Left in denial as California’s blue model crumbles

Fareed Zakaria’s recent op-ed in the Washington Post takes the Democrats to task for spending the past quarter-century mismanaging California’s public sector and economy. He cites multiple governance failures: a ballooning but unproductive government sector, a regulatory system that creates sky high housing costs by not allowing for the issuance of an adequate number of []

Gavin Newsom drops 2028 presidency clue as he pledges $352bn spending spree before leaving office

Gavin Newsom approved a nearly 352 billion spending package that marks his final budget before leaving office in January as he weighs a potential 2028 presidential bid

War pause eases pressure on FY27 fiscal deficit target as govt sees improving outlook

The latest fiscal accounts nevertheless reflect the impact of front-loaded government spending.

Now investigating: FBI probes Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s taxes * WorldNetDaily * by WND Staff

Source link Jennifer Siebel Newsom It’s no secret that California Gov. Gavin Newsom, an extremist who has mismanaged his state’s economy into trouble, has aspirations for 2028 or beyond when

AFP-PA Calls Out 2026 Budget for Failure to Solve Deficit

HARRISBURG, PA – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) criticized progressive state lawmakers and Governor Josh Shapiro on Sunday for signing a 50.8 billion budget that fails to solve the state’s spending deficit. As the state’s largest grassroots organization, AFP-PA called on state lawmakers to balance their budgets like their constituents do and pass a cyclical budgeting rule to [] The post AFP-PA Calls Out 2026 Budget for Failure to Solve Deficit appeared first on Americans for Prosperity.

Carney channels Harper by flouting parliamentary democracy

In 2014 Stephen Harper put all kinds of contentious measures into a budget implementation bill, bypassing the full scrutiny of Parliament. In 2026 Mark Carney did the same. The post Carney channels Harper by flouting parliamentary democracy appeared first on rabble.ca.

California’s Biggest Tax Hike Is Mike McGuire’s Blueprint

Gavin Newsom and corrupt Sacramento Democrats just approved “the largest tax increase in state history,” including new taxes on software downloads and raising health insurance premiums. Mike McGuire didn’t just cheer on California’s failed formula, he voted for it: higher taxes, higher prices, and bigger government. That’s why McGuire refuses to call out Gavin Newsom’s record and [] The post California’s Biggest Tax Hike Is Mike McGuire’s Blueprint appeared first on NRCC.

Newsom Signs $352B Spending Plan, Reflects on Signature Policies Before e Leaves Office

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a nearly 352 billion spending plan Monday that delays some cuts to healthcare programs, inc...

PILDAT lauds parliamentary scrutiny of Federal Budget 2026-27

PILDAT lauds parliamentary scrutiny of Federal Budget 2026-27

Texas Republican Rep. Troy Nehls: What affordability crisis? I’m eating lobster

As nearly half of Americans express worry about their personal finances, U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls, a Republican representing a suburb southwest of Houston, instead chose to focus on his own good fortune when approached by a reporter on the steps of Capitol Hill. “Affordability — what are you talking about?” Nehls, who represents Texas District [] The post Texas Republican Rep. Troy Nehls: What affordability crisis? I’m eating lobster appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Tone-Deaf MAGA Congressman Makes Wild ‘Lobster’ Brag

NurPhoto / NurPhoto via Getty ImagesMAGA Rep. Troy Nehls brushed off a question about “affordability” by bragging about his expensive July 4 feast.“How do House Republicans make the case that you’re fighting for affordability when you go back to your districts?” reporter Pablo Manríquez of Migrant Insider asked Nehls on Tuesday.“Affordability? What’re you talking about?” the 58-year-old Texas congressman replied. Read more at The Daily Beast.

Andy Burnham explores holding expanded autumn Budget

UK’s incoming PM is considering combining fiscal statement with spending review to set out his political strategy

KwaZulu-Natal Municipal Budgets Show Major Funding Gains for 2026/27

PIETERMARITZBURG, KWAZULU-NATAL — Significant strides in financial governance have been recorded across KwaZulu-Natal municipal budgets for the upcoming financial cycle, with a dramatic decrease in the number of councils operating on unfunded financial plans. KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has officially welcomed these improvements, emphasizing that the shift toward fiscal discipline is a critical step for ensuring []

Embattled Gavin Newsom Haunted By Criminal Connections

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing renewed scrutiny as federal investigators examine people and organizations in his political orbit, including his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and one of his former top aides. Dana

Newsom, California legislature reach $351.7-billion budget deal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom reached an agreement Friday with legislative leaders on a 351.7-billion state budget in his final year as governor, a spending plan that uses a tax windfall to avoid major cuts and lessen California’s ...

Gavin Newsom Pushes National Billionaire Tax After California Ballot Fight

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Jim Chalmers blasted for calling Labor's tax cut ‘real change’

Sky News host Danica De Giorgio blasts Treasurer Jim Chalmers for calling Labor's tax cut “real change”. “You’ll see a few more dollars on your bills, but Jim Chalmers will tell you it’s all ok because he’s giving you a $5 a week tax cut and delivering ‘real change’,” Ms De Giorgio said. “I don’t know about you, but it certainly doesn’t feel like real change when there is no change in the pocket to spare.”

Bills Would Reform Federal Bureaucracy, Protect Taxpayers

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NY Dirt: City budget ups buildings department, social services spending

New York City’s budget is finally here — let’s dive into some of the details. The battle over housing voucher expansion that once threatened to derail budget negotiations is just one controversial line item that made it into the adopted budget after Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin reached a deal on citywide spending last week. A new voucher program, which will be administered by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, received a 175 million infusion in the budget document released before the holiday weekend. HPD’s overall appropriation of 1.8 billion for fiscal 2027 is nearly 198 []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.