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Battle lines drawn over EU's next big budget

Battle lines drawn over EU's next big budget

EU leaders had their swords already drawn when they plunged into intense discussions Friday over the 27-country bloc's next seven-year budget, with the usual frugal nations pushing to contain spending. The European Commission last year proposed a budget of two trillion euros ($2.3 trillion) to

Got a Bonus at Work? Here’s What to Do First

Got a Bonus at Work? Here’s What to Do First

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Trump's $1.5 trillion military budget: What taxpayers are getting

(The Center Square) – The Pentagon's top budget official said Tuesday that the agency's failure to pass eight consecutive audits shouldn't stop Congress from approving the largest military budget in American history, a $1.5 trillion request that represents a 42% increase over current spending.

Military spy budget surges 49%, details secret

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump's Pentagon requested $50 billion from taxpayers on Tuesday for a budget so secret that the military will only say how much it costs. The Trump administration is requesting $50 billion for the Military Intelligence Program in fiscal year 2027, a nearly 49%

Los Angeles mayor proposes $14.85 billion budget

(The Center Square) – Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has proposed a $14.85 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Bass said the balanced budget predicts increased revenues from property, business, sales and utility taxes. According to the mayor, the budget also promotes

Helena backpays firefighters $900K after arbitration finds city’s new wage system unfair

Helena will pay more than 30 union firefighters $900,000 in total backpay to settle a conflict between the union and city after an arbitrator determined the city’s new wage system provided inadequate compensation. The conflict stems back to March 2024, when it came time for the Helena Fire

Wages, reserve and debate: ASMSU’s practices and culture called into question

Wages, reserve and debate: ASMSU’s practices and culture called into question

As the Associated Students of MSU (ASMSU) works to finalize its budget for the coming year, one member of the student government says the organization is mismanaging its finances by allowing a $1.2 million reserve to grow while continuing to raise student wages instead of expanding programs or lowering