Stve.Balmer @jonat2007

Five years ago, I invested in Aspiration, a company focused on environmental sustainability, a cause deeply important to me and my family. I also bought carbon credits and trees through the company to reduce the carbon footprint of the Clippers, Intuit Dome, the Kia Forum and all our fans and patrons. Aspiration’s founder, Joe Sanberg, engaged in fraud that injured many, and eventually, took the company down. I was duped and feel silly about that. Everyone who believed in Aspiration, including employees, customers and investors, was also duped. Everyone is still tallying the losses. Here is the letter I submitted to Judge Wilson ahead of Monday’s scheduled sentencing of Joe Sanberg. bit.ly/4mLHAlG

The Senate just voted to extend key parts of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — keeping lower individual tax rates, increasing the SALT deduction cap, and maintaining tax breaks for pass-through business owners. So who’s affected? And what does this mean? @USAFacts' new Tax hub breaks it all down: usafacts.org/economy/taxes/

President Trump said “tariff” is one of the most beautiful words in the dictionary. In this @USAFacts video, I share #JustTheFacts on trade and tariffs so you can form your own opinion.

USAFacts @USAFacts

12 months ago

Want the tea on trade and tariffs? 👀 @Steven_Ballmer breaks down 3 key questions in our latest #JustTheFacts video: ❓What does the US actually trade? ❓ Who are we trading with? ❓What tools does the government use to manage trade? Spoiler: it’s more than corn and cars.

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The first half of 2025 has already brought a wave of deadly natural disasters, from wildfires in California to the recent tornadoes in Kentucky — each one disrupting lives and communities. Transparency is essential, not just for accountability, but for effective disaster mitigation and recovery. Understanding the true toll of these events requires comprehensive, reliable data. That’s why the recent news that NOAA will no longer update data on the yearly number of billion-dollar disasters is troubling. This data is critical to Americans who want to know where these disasters strike and where the financial risk is greatest. Without access to this kind of data, it becomes even more difficult for communities to rebuild and for the public to grasp the long-term consequences of these devastating events.

With President Trump's (@POTUS) policy bill in the spotlight, let's take a look at where federal spending grew the most over the past year — using #JustTheFacts.

USAFacts @USAFacts

a year ago

Here's a fact to wake you up: The US federal deficit increased to $1.83 trillion in 2024. How’d that happen? @Steven_Ballmer breaks down the numbers and trends in our latest #JustTheFacts video.

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There’s an old saying: the only two things you can count on are death and taxes. Today I'm skipping the death part — and joining @MarkHalperin on @2waytvapp to talk all about taxes. We'll dive into @USAFacts data on where federal revenue comes from, how the current tax code works, and what the numbers say about possible reforms.

2WAY @2waytvapp

a year ago

Please join us for a special edition of 2WAY Tonight on Monday at 7pm ET, as we are joined by the founder of @USAFacts and the former CEO of Microsoft, @Steven_Ballmer, for a conversation like no other. 🔔Subscribe and tune in here: youtu.be/wx9MP2tMEXs

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Today, 250 CEOs of companies from Albertsons to Zoom join to ask US schools to teach computer science and AI as as a required foundation in K-12. One such class raises wages 8% for ALL students. #CSforAll Letter and signatories: csforall.org/unlock8/open-l…

Our founder @Steven_Ballmer sat down with @GinaChon at @semafor's #WorldEconomySummit to discuss the importance of comprehensive education data — and why he's urging @EDSecMcMahon to maintain the work of the @EdNCES. Read more here: semafor.com/article/04/25/…

.@USAFacts’ mission is to educate the American public. My letter to @EDSecMcMahon is a caution, not a critique. Efficiency means being effective — and that’s why we focus on understanding government through numbers. I believe it’s important for everyone to have the data needed to evaluate the quality of education in our country. Thank you @GinaChon for a great conversation at @semafor’s #WorldEconomySummit. semafor.com/article/04/25/…

Looking forward to joining @GinaChon at @semafor's summit next week — talking about data, the economy, and more.

Semafor @semafor

a year ago

🟡 @USAFacts founder and former @Microsoft CEO @Steven_Ballmer will speak at the World Economy Summit. Apply to be an in-person or virtual delegate: events.semafor.com/worldeconomysu…

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.@EDSecMcMahon, the future of US education is on the line. Without solid data, we can’t measure what’s working — or fix what’s not. Real efficiency is driven by facts, not guesswork. That’s why the critical work of the National Center for Education Statistics must continue.

Lot of fun and friendship. Great job

JP Courtois @JP_Courtois

a year ago

It’s live! My conversation with @Steven_Ballmer is now available on all platforms! Leadership, innovation, philanthropy, AI… a must-listen episode! Happy 50th anniversary Microsoft 🎂 🎧 Listen here 👉 buzzsprout.com/1798971/episod… @LAClippers @microsoftalumni @satyanadella

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So much fun. I love Microsoft. Fantastic company changing the world in so many ways. Keep it going folks.

Brad Smith @BradSmi

a year ago

It was great to catch up with my former boss & @Microsoft CEO @Steven_Ballmer about his journey from growing up as a shy kid in Detroit to becoming the CEO of one of the world's largest tech companies & current owner of the @LAClippers @USAFacts @BallmerGroup

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I believe government data empowers Americans to make informed decisions about our country. I started @USAFacts to understand government through data — where the money comes from, where it goes, and what the outcomes are. Unlike businesses that measure success by profit, government is measured by the impact of its spending. People may disagree on what those outcomes should be, and democracy allows for debate on that. As a numbers guy, I was excited to see that the government provides so much data that gives us a clear picture of how the country is doing. The federal government collects this data through interactions with citizens, surveys it takes, economic data that it acquires, and more. It also rolls up data from the 90,000 state and local governments to understand the effects of the money the federal government provides the states and to give states a way to benchmark and learn from other states. As American taxpayers, we need to know what the outcomes are — then we can debate whether government should do more or less. For example, K-12 education is mostly funded locally. But the National Center for Education Statistics tracks data on everything from student-teacher ratios, to standardized test performance, to what degrees colleges students are pursuing. It also helps us understand how schools are funded. In total, 14% of public school funding comes from federal programs and agencies. For example, Caddo Parish, Louisiana gets 21% of its funding from the federal government, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota gets 19%. Out of the school districts with at least 10,000 students, Gallup-Mckinley School District in New Mexico receives the highest share of federal funding at 45%, while Council Rock School District in Pennsylvania receives the lowest at 2%. Of the top ten largest school districts, Houston receives the highest percentage from the federal government at 23%. These are the numbers I look at when evaluating how government at all levels supports the US education system. Let's take a different issue like infrastructure. I like to look at measures such as bridge quality – the Bureau of Transportation Statistics tells us 42% of our bridges are rated in good condition. If we spend money on infrastructure, this is a number I personally would expect to see increase. But maybe someone who doesn’t drive over a bridge every day would have a different opinion of what should change. Regardless of your opinion, we need the numbers to have an informed debate. Government data doesn’t dictate decisions, but it does provide a factual foundation for meaningful discussions. For government to be modern, efficient, and effective, decision-makers and citizens alike must have access to clear, reliable data. That includes data on taxes, spending, and the kind of outcomes we get from this spending. IThis data is vital not only for today's policymaking but for future generations.

Now this is a GREAT chart. @USAFacts breaks down where every dollar of the federal budget goes — so you can see the numbers for yourself and consider how you’d want it to be spent. usafacts.org/government-spe…

Making government more efficient requires data and facts. In my latest episodes with @USAFacts, I break down the numbers on key issues shaping our country. No rhetoric. No bias. #JustTheFacts

USAFacts @USAFacts

a year ago

Our founder @Steven_Ballmer is back with new #JustTheFacts episodes! 📺 From government spending to immigration, Steve breaks down the numbers so you can decide how efficient our government is. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=8pekuc…

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From our Co-Founders, Connie and Steve Ballmer: We love L.A. and are committed to supporting the communities affected by the devastating wildfires. ballmergroup.org/blog/los-angel…

Great to see @DOGE digging into @USAFacts government data

Department of Government Efficiency @DOGE

2 years ago

In FY2023, the U.S. Government spent $6.16. trillion while only bringing in $4.47 trillion. The last budget surplus was in 2001. This trend must be reversed, and we must balance the budget.

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As attention turns to the Education Department, let’s look at what the data says.

USAFacts @USAFacts

2 years ago

There’s a lot of buzz around the Department of Education – but what does it do? Founded in 1980, the @usedgov primarily funds student financial aid and K-12 programs. It’s the sixth highest-funded federal agency, receiving 4% of all federal funding in 2024 — totaling $268.35

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As people head to the polls on #ElectionDay, let’s look back on some key stats from the last presidential election, courtesy of @USAFacts. 2020 had the highest voter turnout of the 21st century — 66.8% of Americans over 18 cast their vote. That's great. As with past elections, a higher share of women than men turned out to vote: 68.4% of women, compared to 65% of men. Voter turnout was highest among those ages 65 to 74, at 76%. It was lowest among those ages 18 to 24, at 51%. #JustTheFacts