What drove the sharp drop in the US trade deficit? Gold

Key Takeaways The U.S. trade deficit fell by nearly 40% in October, hitting its lowest level since 2009.But a big increase in ...

As Maryland confronts $1.4B deficit, officials can’t say whether massive fraud is occurring

With Maryland staring down a projected $1.4 billion budget deficit, scrutiny is intensifying over how effectively the state ...

Nebraska’s return to session: $471M budget deficit, transgender bill heat and a senator on the brink

With only 60 days to act, Nebraska lawmakers are confronting a deep budget hole, while a divisive bill and a possible ...

Jeffco Public Schools’ budget deficit increases to $49 million as enrollment drops more than expected

Jeffco Public Schools notified 50 employees last month that their jobs will be eliminated at the end of the school year as ...

SF finalizes plan to save Muni with parcel tax amid budget deficit: Here's how it would work

In San Francisco, city officials have finalized a plan they say could be key to saving Muni service. It's a parcel tax that ...