Maryland Gov. Wes Moore raised some eyebrows this week by saying the state’s $5.5 billion budget surplus “wasn’t real,” after describing the state’s “fortunate financial position” at the beginning of ...

When former Gov. Larry Hogan prepared to leave office, he had strong words for lawmakers and the incoming administration: don’t spend the more than $5 billion surplus. Fast forward, and now, the state ...

The U.S. government pulled in $258.4B in April, more than the $256.4B consensus, according to the U.S. Treasury's monthly statement released on Monday, as the U.S. collected more tariffs and Americans ...

Is it possible for a budget surplus to be a bad thing? Short answer: Yes. It was reported recently that the Alabama Senate set a new record for proposed spending with a $12 billion education budget.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers delivered his final State of the State address on Tuesday, pressing lawmakers to reach a bipartisan deal on the $2.3 billion surplus and announcing a gerrymandering special ...

The US government recorded the second-highest monthly budget surplus in US history of $258.4 billion surplus in April 2025, just behind April 2022’s $308.2 billion surplus, as per a report. The first ...