DPP blames opposition for budget delay as locals criticize Lee Yang’s response

Lawmakers voice concerns over potential impact on local elections

DPP convener exempts Liu Shyh-fang, citing dispute over Lee Chen-hsiu’s status

Officials warn spending under provisional approval could violate law if budget changes during review

Critics challenge out-of-pocket claim and military airport departure

Defense ministry says Cabinet’s special defense budget remains the stronger plan

KMT says it must respond to US concerns while ensuring funds are properly allocated

Government cites Nationality Act as TPP disputes treatment of Chinese nationality

Wang Wan-yu says local councils cut just 0.2% from budgets, far below Legislative Yuan’s 2.2%

City halts pig transport while testing shows no African swine fever in initial samples