Tag: Budgets and Deficits

In this July 16, 2013 aerial file photo, the downtown of the city of Detroit is shown. Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr raised more than a few eyebrows a year ago when he took the city into bankruptcy and predicted it would be out by the time his term expired in fall 2014. Because it is by far the largest city to file for municipal bankruptcy and the issues were so complex many experts predicted it would take years to resolve. But the city will take a major step toward that goal with a trial in federal bankruptcy court that starts Tuesday, Sept 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Detroit raced toward this week’s bankruptcy trial

Corey Williams · August 31, 2014 2:18 pm

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn announces $14.4 million in park grants

Energy and Environment

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn announces $14.4 million in park grants

Washington Examiner · August 31, 2014 9:01 am

Sonoma County declares $4.5M in quake damages

Energy and Environment

Sonoma County declares $4.5M in quake damages

Washington Examiner · August 31, 2014 3:35 am

A chunk of the Justice Department's $16.65 billion settlement with Bank of America may go to a government-chartered non-profit that gives hundreds of millions of dollars to housing activists once associated with the infamous ACORN group.ÃÂ (AP/David Goldman)

ACORN-linked groups may profit in Bank of America settlement

Mark Tapscott · August 30, 2014 10:00 am

Pentagon: Iraq operations cost $560 million so far

National Security

Pentagon: Iraq operations cost $560 million so far

Robert Burns · August 30, 2014 4:04 am

Fla. Gov. Scott promises new tax cuts for 2nd term

Fla. Gov. Scott promises new tax cuts for 2nd term

Brendan Farrington · August 29, 2014 8:48 pm

Duke proposes $1.9 billion Indiana grid upgrade

Duke proposes $1.9 billion Indiana grid upgrade

Rick Callahan · August 29, 2014 8:38 pm

APNewsBreak: Iowa State loans went to regent’s LLC

Ryan Foley · August 29, 2014 8:12 pm

Detroit gets $275 million financing from Barclays

Detroit gets $275 million financing from Barclays

Washington Examiner · August 29, 2014 12:38 pm

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn answers questions during the Metropolitan Planning Council's Annual Luncheon Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, in Chicago. Quinn and his opponent Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner, appeared separately before the group for 25 minute moderated Q&A sessions. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

Governor hopefuls rip each other on hiring, taxes

Sara Burnett · August 28, 2014 11:29 pm

Just like a heart patient straying from his diet as time passes after his heart attack, the political class has collectively decided to tune out the federal debt as an issue. (iStock)

Ignoring the U.S. debt problem won’t wash it away

Philip Klein · August 28, 2014 10:47 pm

A Thursday poll shows Democrat Tom Wolf, left, maintaining a large lead on incumbent Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett, a Republican, in the November race. (AP/Matt Rourke)

Poll shows huge lead for Tom Wolf over Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett

Steve Doty · August 28, 2014 12:54 pm