Fiscal Data and Government Finance News

  • Dan Blystone
  • 22 hours ago
Illinois approves digital asset tax in state budget
Illinois is moving ahead with a new levy on digital asset activity after Governor J.B. Pritzker signs a $56 billion state budget for fiscal 2027. The measure imposes a 0.2% tax on certain ...
  • Parshwa Turakhiya
  • 22 hours ago
Fiscal policy seen as more influential than monetary now, Steve Hou notes
Steve Hou argues that fiscal policy currently has a bigger impact than monetary policy. He suggests that, instead of focusing just on the Federal Reserve, attention may shift to other areas such ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • 15.06.2026
U.S. Social Security faces funding gap as benefit cuts and tax increases loom
An updated funding warning is sharpening pressure on U.S. policymakers to address Social Security's long-term finances. The program's latest outlook shows its trust funds are projected to fall ...