Gov. Abbott Signs Property Tax Relief Package. The Proposal Still Needs to be Passed by Voters in Nov.
Gov. Greg Abbott recently signed a property tax relief package for Texas property owners, but fellow John Diamond explains how although “everybody gets some benefit,” the bill will ultimately underserve renters.
Governor Abbott Calls for Property Tax Compromise, but Will House and Senate Agree?
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for House & Senate to finalize property tax relief plans, but both sides are “dug in” to their own positions, fellow John Diamond says. “As far as a resolution, it’s hard to know where they’re going to strike common ground right now.”
Obama Agreed to Spending Cuts to End 2011 Debt Ceiling Crisis. Here’s What Happened Next.
As the U.S. approaches its debt limit, policymakers are exploring ways to address the situation. “It’s reasonable to expect that at the end of the day, we would end up with the same pressures to increase spending,” fellow John Diamond said.
A Long-Term Deal to Raise the U.S. Debt Ceiling is Looking Unlikely
As a long-term deal to raise the debt ceiling appears increasingly out of reach, many are looking back at the Budget Control Act of 2011. “When you look at every piece of subsequent legislation, it just got unraveled,” fellow John Diamond says of the act.
Global Economy 2023: How Countries Are Tackling the Cost of Living Crisis
With the labor market holding strong, companies raising wages to keep and attract workers could lead to persistent inflation — an especially important issue thanks to an aging U.S. population and its effect on the workforce, said fellow John Diamond.