UK to focus reduced aid budget on conflict-hit countries, cuts funding for Africa

Britain said on Thursday it would scale back international aid funding across much ‌of Africa and prioritise countries affected by conflict, highlighting the impact of last year's decision to cut ...

Karnataka’s gender budget growth slows despite large welfare schemes

Women-focused spending rises to Rs 94,663 crore in FY27, but its share in the state budget declines as overall expenditure ...
Oneindia

Income Tax Rules Changing From April 1: New ITR Dates, STT Hike And Revised Return Window Extended

Several income tax changes will take effect from April 1, 2026, including new ITR filing deadlines, higher STT rates, an ...
The Manila Times

Digbi Health Capitalizes on GLP-1 Market Shift, Expands GLP Compass™, and Introduces Employer-Subsidized and Cash-Pay Pathways via Digbi RxFund™

New digital card platform offers a unified alternative to fragmented manufacturer programs, giving employers enhanced control ...
Maryland Matters

Advocates notch some gains, but say $126 million cut to DDA funds is still ‘painful’, ‘unacceptable’

Despite being “extremely thankful” that state leaders worked with them to reduce cuts to the Developmental Disabilities ...
Rome Sentinel

Disability advocates urge lawmakers to boost pay for direct care workers

Hundreds of advocates rallied at the New York State Capitol last week, calling on lawmakers to include a 4% targeted inflationary increase and CareForce affordability initiatives for Direct ...

DHS shutdown has caused at least $2.5 billion in losses so far — but damage expected to be far worse, economists say

WASHINGTON — The month-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown has dealt a $2.5 billion blow to the economy so far, ...

Sherrill budget will propose record K–12 school funding as N.J. stares down $3B deficit

Gov. Mikie Sherrill will unveil a state budget proposal Tuesday that includes a record level of K–12 education funding and a major restructuring of school‑based mental health services, according to a ...

Indiana spent $32 million on basketball. That number needs context, but one point remains

A number circulated social media this week. Yes, IU spends a lot on basketball, more so than usual, but the grander point looks at ROI.

Nonprofit Workers Are In Crisis. Funders And Policymakers Have The Tools To Fix It.

Nonprofit workers are underpaid, overextended, and burning out—while funders retreat and leaders absorb the blow alone.

Mikie Sherrill wants to cut down corporate tax breaks. The South Jersey business community is concerned.

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said she would not raise taxes on New Jerseyans, but when she made her budget pitch on Tuesday, it became clear that the promise didn’t extend to businesses. That caught ...
Entrepreneur

How to Launch a 1-Person Business on a Near-Zero Budget — and Still Win Big

Starting a one-person business with minimal expenses is possible by using existing skills, keeping costs low and focusing on early revenue instead of scale or polish. Keeping startup costs close to ...