Georgia State Sen. Brandon Beach named U.S. treasurer
Georgia state Sen. Brandon Beach was named to serve as the next treasurer of the United States. Photo courtesy Georgia Senate Press Office March 26…
Former L.A. firefighter union treasurer under scrutiny over car purchase
A former labor leader for Los Angeles firefighters is under scrutiny for buying a union car at an alleged discount — and then reporting an…
Arizona county treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling $38 million for personal use
Former Santa Cruz, Arizona County treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr pleaded guilty Thursday to embezzling more than $38 million she used on personal expenses, including renovating her…
Australian treasurer welcomes Chinese efforts to stimulate economy during Beijing visit
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMNPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated PressEmily Wang Fujiyama And Rod McguirkPublished Sep 26, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this…
California to pay $350,000 to settle harassment suit against treasurer
California taxpayers will pay $350,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a former state employee who alleged that Treasurer Fiona Ma, who is now running…
Nine chairman Peter Costello denies assaulting journalist at Canberra Airport
In short: Nine Entertainment chairman Peter Costello has denied assaulting a journalist from The Australian at Canberra Airport.The Australian posted footage that appears to show…
HECS relief but universities, students still waiting for answers as budget reality dampens promise of historic ‘accord’
In short: $1.1 billion will be spent over five years on initiatives such as HECS relief, addressing "poverty placement" and better access to courses.A "needs based"…
Ken Henry knows a thing or two about federal budgets. His message for Jim Chalmers? Hold steady
There aren't many economists willing to depart from the line that Tuesday's budget must tighten the belt on spending and be "contractionary" to prevent another…
Treasurer Jim Chalmers to temper great surplus expectations in pre-budget speech
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to manage the expectations of a larger surplus in a pre-budget address, warning a decline in iron ore prices…
Multi-billion-dollar direct rail line to Sunshine Coast announced, but some say it’s not good enough for the Olympics
A long-awaited rail line connecting the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay and Brisbane is a step closer to construction as the Queensland government commits almost $3…
Treasurer brushes off suggestions broken promise on tax cuts opens door to negative gearing changes
The treasurer has brushed off suggestions the government may scrap the controversial negative gearing scheme after proving willing to break its promise not to touch…
Former head of competition watchdog Allan Fels says supermarkets are ‘overpricing’, after calling for ACCC inquiry
The former head of Australia's competition watchdog has urged the federal government to order an in-depth investigation into supermarket profit margins and supply chains, accusing…