What you need to know about budget deficits

The Nova Scotia government's projected $1.24-billion deficit and its plans to reduce it have become a topic of debate following the release of the province's budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Bipartisan call for 3 percent deficit target on US deficits

The Bipartisan Fiscal Forum is urging Congress to adopt a 3 percent deficit-to-GDP target to stabilize the national debt and ...

The GDP Is Only Growing Because of the Federal Deficit: How Much of a Problem Is That?

GDP growth in the U.S. relies on federal deficit spending, raising concerns about rising debt, inflation, and long-term economic risks.

Trump Budget Does Little to Address Nation’s Fiscal Challenges

While the federal deficit has started to shrink under President Trump, his plans could make the long-term situation worse.

U.S. Budget Deficit Pressures Mount As War Spending Surges

The US budget deficit was already on shaky ground before the Iran war, and reports that Pentagon will seek an additional ...

GAO again warns Congress about nation's 'unsustainable fiscal path'

A federal watchdog warned Congress on Friday about the nation's mounting fiscal dangers, urging lawmakers to address what it ...
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Rincon Valley Union was at ‘high risk’ for fiscal insolvency, February state audit shows

A report conducted by a state fiscal education agency called out “weaknesses” in Rincon Valley Union School District’s ...