The Ridgefield Board of Education met on March 24 to push forward several policy changes, talk about the upcoming school budget for fiscal year 2027, and look at new curriculum plans. The meeting ended with a mix of unanimous approvals, one split vote on a Title IX rule, and a talk about a fresh U.
The U. S. is pouring huge sums into fighting Iran, with the Pentagon asking for $200 billion—more than $1, 400 per household. But that figure only scratches the surface of what the war will cost taxpayers over time. Experts say long‑term medical care for soldiers could add at least $600 billion, pus
The Ridgefield Board of Finance gathered at East Ridge Middle School on March 23 to hear what the community has to say about next year’s budget. The meeting was a key step before the board finalizes its plan and sends it to voters for a May 12 vote. The board will review the town’s finances and t
Jupiter’s storms are huge, and the lightning they produce is far stronger than anything on Earth. Scientists who studied data from NASA’s Juno spacecraft found flashes that can be a hundred times more powerful. Juno has been circling Jupiter since 2016, and its instruments can pick up the radi
A year ago, a former president signed an order that told the Education Secretary to start shutting down the department and hand its powers back to states. The goal was to make education more local, a plan that many conservatives have pushed for long time. The secretary said her main job was to “p
In Charleston County, a group of school leaders wants state lawmakers to give local districts more say in how charter schools use their money. Daniel Prentice, the district’s chief finance officer, is urging representatives to add a clause that would require charter budgets to be approved by the
The New York state budget, originally set at $263 billion by Governor Kathy Hochul, has just received a significant upgrade from the lawmakers in Albany. Democratic members of both houses have passed resolutions that inject several new spending projects into the plan, pushing the total amount higher
The District Attorney of Staten Island spoke to the New York City Council this week, asking for extra money to help keep the borough safe and curb crime among young people. He joined other borough attorneys and a special narcotics prosecutor to discuss the upcoming budget for 2027. During the mee
The city ended 2025 with a deficit far below the $9. 6 million that had been forecast, according to the interim finance director who stepped into the role two weeks ago. He told council that the shortfall will be about $3 million, a relief driven by higher revenues in key areas. Earned income and re
Madison’s Board of Finance will open the floor to public comments this month, setting the stage for a town budget vote scheduled for April 28. Voters will have access to polling stations from dawn until dusk, according to town officials. The proposed budget for the 2026‑27 fiscal year is outlined o
