In a surprising move that has stunned residents and merchants, the City Council last night voted to hike taxes. The controversial decision comes after weeks of discussion among council members, with some stating that the increase is necessary to provide vital initiatives. Opponents, however, have voiced their worries about the impact the tax hike w
Fiscal policy plays a economic growth through adjustments to government spending and taxation. Expansionary fiscal policies, such as greater public investment, aim to stimulate growth in the economy, while contractionary fiscal policies, like tax increases, seek to regulate inflation by lowering consumption. The effectiveness of fiscal policy relie
A relentless barrage of wildfires has descended upon Northern California, consuming vast swaths of land and forcing thousands to evacuate their homes. The conflagrations are fueled by a combination of intense heat, drought conditions, and gusty winds, creating a volatile and dangerous situation. Firefighters from across the state are bravely battli