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Arrington sets House budget resolution markup next week - Roll Call The House Budget panel plans to mark up a fiscal 2024 budget resolution Sept. 20, ending months of skepticism about whether it would happen. Roll Call · Sep 13, 2023
Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai is a massive, one-of-its-kind, data driven scheme: T.N. Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu in an interview with The Hindu spoke about issues related to GST, and managing revenue deficit and borrowings. The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023
Chicago facing 2024 budget shortfall of $538 million — more than a third of it tied to migrant crisis Mayor Brandon Johnson didn’t take his predecessor’s word for it when Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she’d left the city in great financial shape, with an $85 million shortfall. And it’s a good thing the new mayor was skeptical, his top aides told some City Council members in a budget briefing. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2023
Comptroller candidate grilled, then approved, by City Council committee Ald. Ray Lopez asked Chasse Rehwinkel about social media posts made while campaigning for candidates who want to cut the Chicago Police Department budget. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 11, 2023
'No decisions' made yet on tax rises at next Scottish Budget, says Shona Robison FINANCE Secretary Shona Robison has said there have been “no decisions” made yet regarding raising taxes at the next Budget. The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2023
Call gets louder for bigger ro-ro ferry, underwater tunnel in Vypeen-Fort Kochi corridor With the government not handing over ₹10 crore announced in the Budget to procure the third ferry, it was decided earlier this month to source the sum from Cochin Smart Mission Limited The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023
Rethink the emerging dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism The dynamics of the emerging fiscal federalism of India entails significant rethinking especially in the context of the 16th Finance Commission The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023
OPINION - Even if you hate Ulez, you should be angry that central government tried to block it George Osborne used to tell the world’s most expensive jokes. At the 2015 Budget, the then-chancellor said £1 million would be spent to commemorate the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt, primarily to land a gag about a Labour-SNP alliance. Further public money was allocated to reducing tolls on… Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2023
Freeze release of funds under SDF to prevent squandering of public money: FGG Freeze release of funds under SDF to prevent squandering of public money: FGG The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023
How the Tamil Nadu Assembly dealt with the March 25, 1989 event How the Tamil Nadu Assembly dealt with the March 25, 1989 event The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023
UK cuts pothole repair spending more than many other major nations – report Expenditure on local road maintenance in the UK fell from £4 billion in 2006 to £2 billion in 2019, the Local Government Association said. The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023
In Telangana, few funds, but many promises With more welfare schemes likely to be announced in Telangana, the government would do well in making sure that its finances are in place before any announcement is made The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023
There is no question of misusing SCP&TSP funds, says Mahadevappa Minister for Social Welfare H.C. Mahadevappa on Sunday ruled out the possibility of misuse of Special Component Plan (SCP) for development of Scheduled Castes and Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) for development of Scheduled Tribes. The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023
The Hindu · Aug 5, 2023 Keep austerity in mind when preparing 2024-25 Budget proposals, says Finance department Finance Dept. urges govt. depts. to prepare 2024-25 Budget with extreme austerity. Estimates must be realistic & accurate, revenue & dues to be accelerated. Economy measures may require dropping uneconomical schemes & putting off activities. Deadline for non-plan expenditure is Sept. 5, plan expenditure Sept. 10 & revenue estimates &…
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2023 In some city wards, residents vote on how tax money is spent. Should all Chicagoans get a seat at the budget table? So-called participatory budgeting, in which residents vote on spending projects in their wards, started in the United States in Chicago, but its growth has stalled.
The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023 Khader says suspension of BJP MLAs during Budget session was ‘minimum action’ Speaker U.T. Khader defended suspension of 10 BJP MLAs for their "indecent and disrespectful conduct" of tearing up bills and hurling them at the Chair. He said the action was taken to ensure discipline among the lawmakers and appealed to them not to politicise the issue. He met Governor Thaawarchand…
The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023 CM projects Universal Basic Income concept being implemented through guarantees as ‘Karnataka model of development’ CM Siddaramaiah seeks to project Karnataka's Universal Basic Income concept as "model of development" vs. BJP's "Gujarat model". He claims it is the "biggest ever welfare measure" implemented by any State in India. He accuses BJP of robbing from poor people and reducing tax burden of corporates. He claims Karnataka…
The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023 Matru Poorna and Matru Vandana schemes to continue: Minister Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar dismisses reports of dropping Matru Poorna & Matru Vandana schemes; assures adequate grants & effective implementation. PMMVY provides cash incentive of ₹5,000 to pregnant & lactating women; probe ordered into allegations of rotten eggs supplied to anganwadis & schools.
The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023 KRRS demands increase in support price for copra Contending that the minimum support price (MSP) for copra fixed by the Centre was far less than the cost of cultivation, Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) has sought an immediate increase in the MSP and financial assistance by the State government.
The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023 Cong. has not fulfilled many of its promises, alleges Ayanur Manjunath Former MP and JD(S) leader Ayanur Manjunath has said that the Congress government has not fulfilled many promises made during the elections.
The Hindu · Jul 9, 2023 Activists to meet Siddaramaiah over non-allocation of funds for conservation of heritage structures in Mysuru Stung by lack of budgetary allocation for upkeep of heritage structures in Mysuru, a delegation of stakeholders will meet Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to drive home the imperatives of conservation.
The Hindu · Jul 8, 2023 Karnataka Budget: Taxes, borrowings up, allocation cut to fund guarantee schemes Increase in taxes, prioritisation of government programmes, and additional borrowings will together fund the five pre-poll guarantees of the Congress government, even as allocation to some crucial departments and subsidies have come down in the full-fledged “guarantee Budget” presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday.
The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023 Tamil Nadu issues operational guidelines for ‘Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai’ scheme Tamil Nadu issues operational guidelines for ‘Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai’ scheme
The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023 Budget 2023-24: Activists take exception to Budget’s silence on Land Reforms Act Social activists, farmers’ leaders, and business community leaders criticised Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for making no announcement in the the Budget presented on Friday on withdrawal of Land Reforms Act and Cow Slaughter legislation enacted by previous BJP government.