Congress, not the president, decides on government spending - a constitutional law professor explains how the 'power of the purse' works
Congress has the authority to control government expenditures. Donald Trump is the latest president to try to get around that ...
No evidence Elizabeth Warren said Americans had no right to see how tax money is spent
In February 2025, a rumor spread that U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren had said Americans did not have the right to see how their ...
Debate ensues about EFA state law on taxability
A leading House Democrat on school finance is calling for repeal of a state law that deems all taxpayer-subsidized education freedom account (EFA) scholarships to eligible parents as tax exempt ...
Pennsylvania governor sues over Trump administration spending freezes on grants and loans
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday sued agencies under President Donald Trump, saying they are illegally and ...
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Oregon, 11 other states file lawsuit to curb Department of Government Efficiency's power
Oregon and 11 other states have filed a lawsuit to stop what attorneys general call “Elon Musk’s unconstitutional power grab.
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Bills used in the California Legislature
There are numerous types of bills introduced in the California Legislature each year, and an equal number of rules for how and when they are presented. In this week's Micheli Files, lobbyist and law ...
Alex Bregman deal pushes Red Sox above CBT threshold, includes big deferrals
The Red Sox' payroll as of now sits approximately $7 million above the CBT. Alex Bregman's $31.7 million average annual value ...
No longer top dog, Yankees’ Brian Cashman addresses Mets & Dodgers’ spending, Japanese shortcomings
When asked about no longer being the top dog in terms of spending, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he doesn’t ...
State House committee calls for increased oversight of New Hampshire Children's Scholarship Fund spending
The New Hampshire House committee is considering HB 483, which mandates local incorporation for the Children’s Scholarship Fund—NH to increase financial transparency. Proponents aim to ensure taxpayer ...
Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (BPZZF) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund Q4 2024 Results Conference Call February 14, 2025 11:30 AM ET. Company Participants. Michael Harbinson - Chief Financial Officer Jordan Holm - P ...