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Budgets & Taxes

Public spending, tax policy, and the choices behind the numbers.

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Democrawonk — In an imaginary legislative kitchen, Cameron Sexton ceremoniously blesses milk, eggs and bread while Jack Johnson skeptically studies a full dinner plate beside a card marked Proposal.

Tennessee’s Grocery Tax Debate Has Reached The French Toast Stage

Washington’s CircusNovember 12, 2026 at 7:01 PM ESTBy Sabrina Bryan

Milk, eggs and bread have a proposal. The rest of dinner may need representation.

Democrawonk — A strained Republican banquet host offers a covered meal to one veteran and an empty collection plate toward another, while a second legislator raises a stopping hand and an Other Bill menu beside a Proposed Trade-Off card.

Congress Thanks Veterans, Then Passes The Collection Plate

Washington’s CircusNovember 12, 2026 at 7:01 PM ESTBy Jimmy (Jim) Ayers

Two House bills offer the same welcome fix. One sends part of the bill to future veterans.

Democrawonk — Marco Rubio proudly offers a tiny FARE receipt with a football under his arm, while a skeptical accountant displays a long FLIGHT COST bill on an airfield.

Marco Rubio’s Football Trips Have A Very Expensive Economy Fare

Washington’s CircusNovember 12, 2026 at 12:20 PM ESTBy Margaret Mayakovsky

The security rules require the aircraft. They do not fill out the family calendar.

Democrawonk — Trump smugly blocks a small Cancel War button as one legislator stretches around him and another watches with folded arms.

Congress Looks For The War’s Cancel Button

Washington’s CircusNovember 12, 2026 at 10:16 AM ESTBy Jared Mejia

The president says he won. The billing department remains open.

Democrawonk — A confident board official pushes an overstuffed suitcase tagged Board Travel into a frame labeled Budget.

Reading School Board Sends Its Travel Budget A Postcard

Everyday AmericaOctober 30, 2026 at 10:02 AM EDTBy Jared Mejia

The actual spending is having a wonderful time. The budget wishes it could join.