Chalmers faces reform test as Middle East turmoil clouds May budget Treasurer faces May budget test balancing structural economic reform against Middle East-driven inflation pressures.

Chalmers faces reform test as Middle East turmoil clouds May budget

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Kentucky committee hears Finance Cabinet on PVA pay schedule; approves past minutes Finance Administration Cabinet staff told a legislative committee they are prepared to administer PVA payroll once statutory language is clear; members questioned whether recent budget language and statutes allow administrative updates to the PVA salary schedule. The committee also approved prior minutes and adjourned.

Kentucky's legislative committee is in a heated debate over the near-doubling of the PVA salary schedule—what does it mean for state employees?

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Fuel, Cigarettes and Alcohol: How Much Did Prices Increase? | Business Turkey Today Turkey limited excise tax (ÖTV) increases on fuel, cigarettes, and alcohol, keeping hikes below inflation rates to support disinflation and budget targets.

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Unpacking The New ‘One Big, Beautiful’ Law Speakers will discuss some of the impacts of the new budget and spending bill, including long-term effects on American health, the environment, and the national deficit, which is expected to rise by…

ACoM News Briefing | Unpacking The New ‘One Big, Beautiful’ Law | See More: buff.ly/5Yv63Il | Tax cuts, fossil fuel & border boosts—but healthcare & SNAP take a hit. Deficit set to swell by $3 T. #OneBigBeautifulBill #BudgetPolicy #HealthCare #Climate #Deficit

💰 What’s a rescission? It’s how the president and Congress can cancel funding after it’s been approved. Rarely used, but powerful—if Congress agrees.

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Marion County Board approves budget policy changes to save $4M on capital projects Board clarifies capital expenditure policies, aiming to eliminate unnecessary reserve funding.

Hernando County is on the brink of a financial breakthrough, with potential savings of $4 million for taxpayers through groundbreaking budget policy changes!

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Agriculture and natural resources budget subcommittee prepares for tour of Department services Subcommittee attends tour of Department of Ag and Consumer Services after roll call.

Lawmakers are gearing up for an eye-opening tour of Florida's Department of Agriculture, poised to shape future policies and budget decisions!

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Applying private sector tactics to public governance has risks—what works for companies might not translate to national policy. Fallout from 'slash first, fix later' could be far-reaching. Balance and foresight are key. 🏛️⚖️ #GovernanceMatters #BudgetPolicy #PublicImpact