Advocates say tax relief such as a child tax credit is needed now as support programs shrink, but federal cuts could complicate matters.

House Republicans and Senate Democrats have competing plans for lowering taxes for families. But both parties favor raising ...

Lawmakers in South Africa have laid out plans to shore up the budgets for health and defense but also put up value added tax by 0.5%, a move that will raise the cost of living.

Several California Republicans represent towns that rely on Medicaid for health care coverage. Their recent budget-cutting ...

Rep. David Valadao faces the difficult task of reassuring constituents in his Central Valley district that he will stave off ...

Kentucky has one of the nation's highest Medicaid match rates. Cuts to the program could have devastating effects, health professionals say.

Sharing our family budget, including how much we make and our monthly expenses, has helped my 12-year old become financially ...

Advisers are recommending preliminary plans for a mental health crisis center in northeast Oklahoma City under the $1.1 ...

Washington has learned the hard way about short-term gain with far-reaching costs. Lawmakers must keep that in mind as they work to streamline the state budget.

The safety net program covers more than 180,000 children, seniors, people with disabilities and low-income adults in New ...