Charles Barkley Says Hopes About ESPN Firing and Finances
A high-profile moment on television can ripple through a star's bank account. This article dissects what the Barkley ...
Public Finance
On the Public Finance tag page, you'll find 3 articles covering budgets, governance, and city deals that shape your finances. Read to compare costs, understand risks, and make smarter money moves.
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Crisis, What Crisis? Social Security in Focus Today
The Social Security Administration’s new commissioner argues that wait times are down and more people are being serve...
Artist Painted Life-Sized Swimming Murals Face $25M Suit
A Dallas muralist claims FIFA and related parties covertly painted over a public art piece to push World Cup branding...
Targeting High Earners Misguided: A Fiscal Wake-Up Call
Tax policy debates often clamp down on the top earners, but targeting high earners misguided choices can undermine st...
Even If Every California Billionaire Left, Tax Still Wins
California plans a one-time 5% wealth tax on roughly 200 billionaires to raise about $100B over five years. Even as m...
Without Reform, Cannot Afford: EU Taxation Needs Real Change
The European Union plans to fund its next long-term budget, but real change goes beyond adding taxes. This article ex...
Fired Bird Conservationist Settles with Florida for $485K
A Florida biologist and state agency reach a $485,000 settlement over her firing tied to social media comments about ...
Already Have Windfall Profits? The Corporate Tax Reality
When prices surge, some firms enjoy sudden profits. This piece explains why the corporate income tax already taxes th...
We Brought Down Zero: NYC Budget Turnaround and You
A bold NYC budget claim sparks debate about deficits and government finance. Learn how the idea of a zero-based, bala...
Painting Reflecting Pool ‘More’ Sparks Finance Policy Debate Across DC
A Washington nonprofit filed a federal lawsuit this week to stop the blue repainting of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecti...
Trump Wants Repaint Historic Landmark, Taxpayers Pay
The White House is pushing to repaint a nearby historic building, a move critics say would hurt the structure and dra...
Debris From White House Found to Contain Toxic Metals
A National Park Service interim report reveals debris from white house rubble dumped at East Potomac Golf Links tests...