Finance minister lowers taxes on hundreds of consumer goods
Reduction in customs duties covers foodstuffs and home appliances, meant to help public with high cost of living
View ArticleAs first bell rings, some cities still scramble to finish preschools
Government reforms offering free preschool to 3- and 4-year-olds have put pressure on the public education system, with parents complaining of poor planning and lack of space
View ArticleEx-finance minister spars with Lapid over state of the economy
Incoming treasury chief attributes huge deficit to decisions of his predecessor, who lays blame at the doorstep of the social justice movement
View ArticleJerusalem kindergarten staff to go on strike
Teachers and assistants are protesting the decision to terminate their contracts in the next few months
View ArticleTax on empty ‘ghost’ apartments to double
Measure meant to push absentee owners to rent out properties that sit unused most of the year, creating empty neighborhoods
View ArticleSoccer radio whiz Bahloul likely to run for Labor seat
Israeli Arab sports commentator to vie for party’s 17th slot; economist Manuel Trajtenberg announces entry into politics
View ArticleFor Israeli politicians, poverty is someone else’s problem
Now that 2 major reports have brought the economy back onto the agenda, will candidates finally address it seriously?
View ArticleNoted economics professor joins Labor-Hatnua
Manuel Trajtenberg to get 11th or 16th place, will likely serve as finance minister if party wins election
View ArticleIn a campaign of mudslinging, both sides may suffer
With ‘Bottlegate’ on the right and accusations of foreign funds streaming to the left, will Israelis turn to a third option?
View ArticleMoshe Kahlon needs voters to put their mouths where their money is
Israelis may want him as finance minister, but the million-dollar question for Kulanu is will they finally vote on the economy
View ArticleSiblings, lawyers, activists and a ‘Godfather': New Knesset lawmakers have...
The stories behind some of Israel’s 39 rookie MKs, who are being sworn in Tuesday afternoon
View ArticleZionist Union MK who was party’s pick for treasurer quits Knesset
Noted economist Manuel Trajtenberg says he will formulate new economic vision for country, since it's 'obvious' Netanyahu's tenure coming to 'bitter end'
View ArticleZionist Union economist Trajtenberg quits Knesset
MK who was party's hope to be finance minister will be replaced by Druze activist Salah Sa'ad; gives no reason for resignation
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