Business and Finance Indonesian House of Representatives Factions Signal Broad Support for 2027 State Budget Draft August 18, 2026 Lina Hope JAKARTA – In a pivotal step for Indonesia’s medium-term fiscal trajectory, eight major political factions within the House of Representatives (DPR RI) have officially signaled their approval to proceed with…
Business and Finance National Nutrition Agency Refutes Claims that Free Nutritious Meal Program Drains State Budget July 31, 2026 Ali Ikhwan JAKARTA – The Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Sudaryono, has launched a firm defense of the government’s flagship Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, dismissing growing public concerns that…
General News Constitutional Court Mandates Pure 20% Education Budget, Excludes Free Meals Program July 30, 2026 Iffa Jayyana Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – In a landmark decision poised to reshape Indonesia’s fiscal landscape and educational policy, the Constitutional Court (MK) has unequivocally ordered the government to allocate a minimum…
Education Portland State University Unveils Final Retrenchment Plan Amid $35 Million Budget Crisis July 22, 2026 Sagoh By Portland State University (PSU) has officially moved forward with a controversial restructuring plan, marking a painful turning point for the institution. President Ann Cudd announced Tuesday that the university…
Education North Carolina’s New $34.4 Billion Budget Eliminates Longstanding Minority Male Success Initiative July 14, 2026 Pevita Pearce By North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed a sweeping $34.4 billion state budget into law this past Tuesday, marking the enactment of the state’s first comprehensive fiscal package in over…
