State vs. Federal: Understanding Fiscal Deficits in Government Budgets

Learn why state governments can't run fiscal deficits like the federal government, focusing on balanced-budget laws and their ...

Fiscal Policy's Effect on Budget Deficits: Key Factors

Learn how fiscal policies like government spending and tax changes impact budget deficits. Understand their influence on economic stability and growth.

98 Minnesota mayors warn state fiscal policies are hurting cities, residents and local budgets

Nearly 100 Minnesota mayors united to challenge state fiscal policies, citing vanishing $18 billion surplus and looming ...

French senators approve 2026 budget bill ministers say will worsen fiscal deficit

French senators approved a 2026 budget bill on Monday that the government said would worsen the fiscal deficit by more than it had planned, setting the stage for high-stakes negotiations between both ...