A water agency in Santa Clarita Valley just got some big praise. They won a fancy award for their budget plans for the next two years. The Government Finance Officers Association gave them the Distinguished Budget Presentation award. This isn't their first time winning, either. It's actually the fif
Governments around the world are facing a tough situation. They owe a lot of money. This is making them think about new ways to get funds. One idea is to use the wealth of private individuals. Economists are talking about this a lot. They say that governments might offer special deals. For example,
Zambia has just received a big thumbs-up from S&P Global Ratings. The country's credit rating has been upgraded, and it's no longer considered in default. This is a huge deal because it shows that Zambia is getting its financial act together. For years, Zambia has been struggling with a lot of debt
China's finance minister recently shared some big plans for the country's economy. Over the next five years, China aims to strengthen its fiscal policy. This means they will use different tools like taxes, government bonds, and subsidies to support economic growth. The minister mentioned that the g
