Budget Deficit
Poll: 80 Percent Dissatisfied With Washington
Between sequestration cuts, complete Congressional gridlock, and other problems, Americans are thoroughly sick of how things are going in the nation’s capital.
Florida 42nd On List Of Best-Run States
Florida ranked among the bottom ten states in 24/7 Wall Street’s list of America’s best- and worst-run states.
Poll: Americans Split On Romney & Obama’s Top Issues
New polling from Gallup released Monday showed just how closely divided the country is on three main topics that could swing the election to either President Barack Obama or his Republican challenger Mitt Romney.
Miami Commission Signs Off On New Budget
After more than ten hours of debate and going over a proposed budget line by line, Miami commissioners approved a $479 million spending plan for next year just after 3:30 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Exclusive: Allen West Reflects On ‘Deficit Discontent’
In his first year on Capitol Hill, South Florida 22nd Congressional District Representative Allen West has quickly become a strong conservative voice and a lightning rod for criticism from Democrats.
Poll: Voters Trust Obama More Than Republicans On Economy
As the debt debate continues to threaten to bring down the American economy and way of life; a new poll found that Obama is the best of the worst when it comes to handling the debt and the economy.
Broward’s Interim Superintendent Gets $16 K Pay Raise
Come the end of June, Broward County School District’s chief operating officer will get a $16 thousand pay raise when he takes over for Superintendent Jim Notter.
Miami Names Temporary Finance Chief
Miami Mayor Tomás Regalado has picked an interim chief financial officer to lead the city through its latest budget woes. Scott Simpson, finance chief of the Miami Parking Authority who earlier in his career served as the city’s finance director, will spend the next three months looking for ways to balance the 2012 budget.
City Of Miami Faces Estimated $40M Budget Shortfall
A year after filling a huge budget deficit with deep cuts in pay and pensions, Miami is staring at a budget shortfall that could reach $40 million, and is looking at reducing department budgets by 10 percent across the board.
Lauderdale Lakes Trying To Dig Out Of A $9 Million Hole
Desperate times are calling for some desperate measures in the City of Lauderdale Lakes which is facing a $9 million budget shortfall.






