7 Things: Britt urges togetherness as Democrats react to Texas floods; Tuberville wants ICE released; NASA budget cuts; and more …
7 Things to Know This Week 7. Former White House physician Kevin O’Connor invoked the Fifth Amendment during a House Oversight Committee interview. This investigation looks at claims that he may have concealed information about former President Joe Biden’s mental and physical health. Naturally, this raises questions about the implications of his actions. 6. In […]
House Budget Chair States Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Law Will Bring Back Fiscal Responsibility
House Budget Committee Chair Discusses Trump’s Financial Policies House Budget Committee Chairman Joe Arrington recently shared insights on how President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful” policies aim to restore financial responsibility in the U.S. during a conversation with the Daily Call News Foundation. Representing Texas’ 19th Congressional District, Arrington described the legislation that Trump signed on […]
Hundreds gather to protest immigration raids and the budget bill in downtown Los Angeles.
Protests Erupt in Los Angeles Over Immigration Raids Last week, Lawrence Herrera started carrying a foldable version of his birth certificate in his wallet, along with saving passport photos in his phone. This may seem a bit excessive for a 67-year-old resident of Atwater Village, but he felt it was necessary. “He’s taken everyone and […]
Lawmakers approve budget supported by Trump that cuts assistance and favors the affluent, according to critics
House Passes Budget Amid Controversy The U.S. House of Representatives approved a budget supported by Trump on Thursday, but Democrats are raising alarms about its potential impact on Alabama’s most vulnerable food assistance programs. They argue that it will harm healthcare services, all to fund yet another tax break for the wealthy. While Republicans celebrated […]
Trump’s ‘Great Grand Plan’ Might Not Be the Budget Catastrophe Detractors Say — Here’s The Explanation
Discrepancies in Budget Estimates for Trump’s Proposed Bill A substantial piece of legislation aimed at advancing President Donald Trump’s agenda may not have the severe impact on the national deficit that some critics are warning about. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has projected that the Senate’s version of the Republican settlement bill could increase the […]
Alabama House approves historic $12.1 billion education budget, supports school choice and funding based on student needs
On Wednesday, the Alabama House of Representatives approved a significant $12.1 billion Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget for the fiscal year 2026. This budget is aimed at increasing investments in public education, focusing particularly on school choices, targeted support for students, and new benefits for educators. The package includes SB112 and its supplementary budget, which […]
Dale Strong supports a $69 billion historic border security proposal in the House budget bill.
Budget Package Approved for Border Security This week, the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security moved forward with part of a $69 billion budget proposal aimed at bolstering the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts in border security. The approved section allocates funds for effective border wall systems and technologies designed to detect harmful illegal drugs. […]
Analysis: Alabama Arise states that Trump’s budget aims at Medicaid and SNAP, but the evidence does not support this.
Alabama Nonprofit Challenges Trump’s Tax and Spending Plans In Alabama, a nonprofit organization is actively pushing back against President Donald Trump’s proposed tax and spending measures currently being discussed in the Senate. On their website, they mention that they focus on advocating for policy changes aimed at assisting marginalized Alabamians who face poverty. A press […]
Helena looks at a 1% sales tax rise to tackle budget gaps and support growth
Helena Considers Sales Tax Increase The city of Helena is looking into a proposed 1% sales tax increase, which is expected to bring in about $2 million annually. This idea was a key point at a recent Helena City Council meeting. Councilman Andy Healy, as reported by WBRC, acknowledged that raising taxes isn’t something anyone […]
Yavapai College Budget Excludes Property Tax Increase
Text from audio articles of speech made possible by CAST11 speaking glass media The Yabapai University District Management Committee (DGB) today approved the university’s proposal budget for 2025-2026 at its annual budget adoption meeting. The university does not seek to increase the collection of major property taxes, and has declined without tax cuts for four […]
