Iyar 11, 5778, 4/26/2018
state budget Knesset approves 2017-2018 budgetKnesset approves state budget and economic plan for 2017-2018 by a majority of 60 to 48. Knesset Finance Committee approves 2017-2018 budgetKnesset’s Finance Committee approves state budget for 2017-2018. It must still pass its second and third Knesset readings.Knesset approves first reading of state budgetKnesset approves first readings of the State Budget Law and the Arrangements Law for 2017 and 2018. Kahlon and Edelstein agree on structure of Arrangements LawTaxation on a third apartment to be included in the Arrangements Law for 2017-2018. Knesset approves state budget for 2015-201661 coalition members vote in favor of budget, ensuring a stable coalition until at least March of 2017. Coalition fights to approve state budgetAmid technical malfunctions and hundreds of objections from opposition, Knesset members in for long night of voting. Jewish Home behind Jerusalem building thawNaftali Bennett, Uri Ariel presented ultimatum to Netanyahu, Arutz Sheva has learned - to lift freeze in exchange for vote on budget. Opposition plans 32,000 objections to state budgetInstead of a speech filibuster, the opposition plans to use a 'vote filibuster' to wear down MKs and cause the government to fall. Finance Committee approves state budgetFinance Committee approves state budget for 2015-2016 despite difficulties imposed by the opposition. Govt. approves zero-VAT on public transportationThe government made two major compromises with its coalition partners in order to ensure that the state budget is passed by Wednesday. Jewish Home threatens to walk over budgetAfter learning 200 million shekels would be cut from education budget, Naftali Bennett warns Jewish Home could vote against state budget. Knesset Approves First Reading of 2015-2016 BudgetKnesset approves first reading of the Budget Law for 2015-2016. Opposition angry due to absence of PM and Finance Minister. Religious Zionist Programs 'Clean Up' In New State BudgetJewish Home has been working to restore funding to Religious Zionist institutions that were slashed in the past - successfully. Ariel: Religious Zionist Agenda 'Preserved' in New BudgetDespite cuts in the new state budget, funds for Religious Zionist causes were preserved, said Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel. Cabinet Approves Budget for 2015 and 2016Following a late night debate, the Cabinet approves the budget for 2015-2016. Liberman: It's Either This Coalition or New ElectionsForeign Minister declares he will refuse any changes in the make-up of the current coalition, even if that means holding elections. 'Politics of Threats' Between Likud and Yesh AtidCoalition Chairman Levin warns he won't advance Lapid's 0% VAT Bill until Yesh Atid yields on state budget, as tensions continue to build. Lapid: Critics Like 'Schnauzers Left Out in the Rain'Finance Minister Yair Lapid writes his supporters that those who criticize are like “schnauzers who were left out in the rain.” Knesset Approves Budget, Netanyahu's Government SavedThe Knesset approved the second and third readings of the state budget after discussions that lasted for more than 15 hours. PM In Last Minute Bid to Pass Budget, and Save GovernmentPrime Minister Netanyahu met late Monday with the heads of opposition parties in an effort to push through the state budget Feiglin: Fight Terrorist Release by Voting Against the BudgetMK Moshe Feiglin calls on MKs from all parties to vote against the state budget to protest the release of terrorists. Knesset Approves First Reading of State BudgetAfter a heated debate, Knesset approves first reading of budget for 2013-2014 by a majority of 58 to 44. Israelis Protest Against Budget, Netanyahu's ExpensesIsraelis protested against the state budget as well as against the increase in the budget of the Prime Minister’s residence. Government Approves State BudgetAfter talks into the night, the Israeli government approves the state budget for 2013 and 2014, by a majority of 21-1. Hesder Official: Hareidim, Religious Zionists Suffer TogetherThe budget cuts proposed by the government are decimating all yeshivas, a top Hesder Yeshiva official said Activists: Back to the Street for More 'Cottage Cheese Protests'The summer of 2013 is likely to be a “hot” one as protest groups active during the “cottage cheese protests” may take to the streets again Bennett: 100% Behind Lapid, No Matter WhatEconomics Minister Naftali Bennett on Thursday expressed full support for Finance Minister Yair Lapid Lapid: Middle Class Not a 'Money Machine'Finance Minister Yair Lapid has stressed that new taxes and the burden of financing the country cannot fall strictly on the middle class |
