Alaska Public Media

Dozens protest Sen. Sullivan’s AFN speech as he defends his budget reconciliation vote

Sullivan touted multiple provisions in this summer’s budget reconciliation bill that he said would be a boon for Alaska.

Mayor Brandon Johnson pitches head tax revival in 2026 budget he says targets the ‘ultra-rich’

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget plan avoids a property tax hike but adds a new charge on social media tech giants and a monthly $21-per-employee tax on larger companies.

French PM faces fraught budget talks after surviving no-confidence votes

PARIS (Reuters) -French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes in parliament on Thursday, winning ...
Anchorage Daily News

Sen. Sullivan encounters pushback on federal cuts, Ambler Road during AFN speech

Around 50 convention-goers turned their backs on U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan protesting his record on Medicaid, public radio and ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget plan met with applause, skepticism and hostility

As Mayor Brandon Johnson highlighted his $16.6 billion 2026 budget plan, only staunch progressive allies consistently stood up to cheer on key measures.
Colorado Politics

Mayor Mobolade speaks about city budget crunch, homelessness and goals for a future second term

"I'm looking for another four years to execute some of these big things," Mayor Yemi Mobolade said in an interview Wednesday ...
Nikkei Asia

Taiwan president's speech, Malaysia budget, NBA preseason in Macao

Malaysia's budget for 2026, to be unveiled by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, is expected to focus on housing, education and health care while tackling rising living costs and widening income gaps.

Critics accuse Government of turning its back on climate action in Budget 2026

The new Coalition is responsible for a step back, was the conclusion of critics after Tuesday’s announcements. “Climate ...