#budget-cuts

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SF politics
fromMission Local
4 hours ago

Supervisor Connie Chan says no more budget cuts as S.F. faces down $600M deficit

It is enough cuts, with budget decisions focused on avoiding further reductions while using one-time funding and uncertain ballot measures to address a large deficit.
Agriculture
fromThe Walrus
11 hours ago

Ottawa Is Shutting Down Seven Agriculture Labs. Farmers Will Pay the Price | The Walrus

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is cutting 665 research positions and nearly $350 million, risking setbacks in agricultural productivity and resilience.
Agriculture
fromFortune
11 hours ago

WFP Chief Cindy McCain warns that the food crisis is a business crisis: 'Feed them now or fight them later' | Fortune

363 million people face acute hunger this year, driven by climate change, conflicts, and funding cuts, requiring streamlined aid and urgent food security action.
#santa-clara-county
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
22 hours ago

Silicon Valley DA calls out 'nonessential' spending amid budget cuts - San Jose Spotlight

District Attorney Jeff Rosen urges Santa Clara County to cut nonessential spending and redirect savings to mental health court and crisis response services amid a major budget deficit.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
5 days ago

Despite Sales Tax Boost from Measure A, County Faces More Healthcare Cuts

Santa Clara County faces a $787 million shortfall despite a new sales tax generating $337 million, leading to significant budget cuts and job eliminations.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Op-ed: Public safety and fairness are not expendable budget items - San Jose Spotlight

Budget cuts in Santa Clara County threaten the effectiveness of the District Attorney's and Public Defender's Offices, impacting public safety and legal representation.
Law
fromPadailypost
4 weeks ago

DA sued for paying prosecutor not to work

A lawsuit claims Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen wastes taxpayer money by paying a prosecutor to stay home amid budget cuts.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
22 hours ago

Silicon Valley DA calls out 'nonessential' spending amid budget cuts - San Jose Spotlight

District Attorney Jeff Rosen urges Santa Clara County to cut nonessential spending and redirect savings to mental health court and crisis response services amid a major budget deficit.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
5 days ago

Despite Sales Tax Boost from Measure A, County Faces More Healthcare Cuts

Santa Clara County faces a $787 million shortfall despite a new sales tax generating $337 million, leading to significant budget cuts and job eliminations.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Op-ed: Public safety and fairness are not expendable budget items - San Jose Spotlight

Budget cuts in Santa Clara County threaten the effectiveness of the District Attorney's and Public Defender's Offices, impacting public safety and legal representation.
Law
fromPadailypost
4 weeks ago

DA sued for paying prosecutor not to work

A lawsuit claims Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen wastes taxpayer money by paying a prosecutor to stay home amid budget cuts.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 day ago

Brooklyn Leaders Demand More Funding For Parks

Proposed Parks Department budget cuts threaten park quality, safety, and access in fast-growing Brooklyn neighborhoods, prompting calls for targeted investment and safer, greener connections.
#parks-funding
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

New Yorkers head to Fort Greene, demanding more green for NYC parks

Advocates urged sustained, equitable parks funding to expand and improve access to high-quality open spaces amid proposed budget cuts.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

NYC Parks advocates rally at City Hall for 1% budget funding | amNewYork

New Yorkers demand at least 1% of the city budget for parks funding during a rally at City Hall.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

New Yorkers head to Fort Greene, demanding more green for NYC parks

Advocates urged sustained, equitable parks funding to expand and improve access to high-quality open spaces amid proposed budget cuts.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

NYC Parks advocates rally at City Hall for 1% budget funding | amNewYork

New Yorkers demand at least 1% of the city budget for parks funding during a rally at City Hall.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

San Jose library could restrict archive access due to budget cuts - San Jose Spotlight

Proposed budget cuts could close public access to the California Room archives, removing staff needed to guide visitors to delicate, hard-to-find local historical materials.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Have a Complaint? Klarna's CMO Will Direct You to His AI Clone to Vent: 'I Just Didn't Want to Hear the Whining'

An AI avatar of Klarna’s CMO was created so employees could vent during budget cuts without sending angry messages.
Employees can call an AI voice that sounds like him to express frustrations privately.
The AI counterpart is designed to stay agreeable by apologizing quickly and taking responsibility.
fromMission Local
6 days ago

Cuts could send S.F. veterans back to criminal court

"All the progress that I've made will be for nothing," said Kurt, a participant in the court who Mission Local is identifying here by his first name as his case is still open. "I'll lose everything."
Mission District
#nasa
fromJezebel
1 week ago
Science

The Person Most in Favor of Slashing NASA's Budget? That Would Be NASA's Leader

OMG science
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Scientists and Lawmakers Horrified at Trump's Brutal Budget for NASA

The Trump administration proposed a 47% cut to NASA's science budget, threatening numerous missions and jobs, but Congress may oppose this plan.
Science
fromJezebel
1 week ago

The Person Most in Favor of Slashing NASA's Budget? That Would Be NASA's Leader

NASA's administrator supports significant budget cuts, contradicting expectations for agency growth and innovation.
Science
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

NASA boss says: 'We haven't canceled anything yet'

NASA faces a proposed $5.6 billion budget cut, risking numerous missions and scientific advancements.
Science
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

There's Something Extremely Shady About Trump's Disastrous New NASA Budget

The White House proposed a 47% cut to NASA's science budget for 2027, reflecting an anti-science agenda.
Science
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

NASA insiders oddly relaxed about latest budget threats

NASA faces potential budget cuts amid the Artemis II mission, raising concerns about future stability and career prospects for scientists and engineers.
fromMission Local
1 week ago

As S.F. pivots to mandatory drug treatment, DPH cuts counselor training at City College

"We're feeling concerned about the program going away because of not only what it offers the graduates, but also what the graduates offer the community," said Edith Guillen-Nueve, the program's associate director.
Higher education
#bbc
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

BBC News to bear deepest cuts amid 2,000 planned job losses

BBC News faces a 15% budget cut, leading to significant job losses as part of a larger cost-cutting initiative affecting 2,000 positions.
Media industry
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

BBC plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs to save 10% of annual budget | Fortune

The BBC plans to cut 2,000 jobs to save 10% of its budget due to financial pressures and economic challenges.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

BBC News to bear deepest cuts amid 2,000 planned job losses

BBC News faces a 15% budget cut, leading to significant job losses as part of a larger cost-cutting initiative affecting 2,000 positions.
Media industry
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

BBC plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs to save 10% of annual budget | Fortune

The BBC plans to cut 2,000 jobs to save 10% of its budget due to financial pressures and economic challenges.
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Tenderloin Buzz: People's budget, dog bites, and a new but old landmark

The People's Budget Coalition is hosting a town hall to create a 'people's budget' focused on the Tenderloin's needs and priorities, including a Budget 101 session.
Mission District
#us-house-of-representatives
SF politics
fromwww.nature.com
1 week ago

US lawmakers vote to cut science spendingbut reject Trump's sweeping reductions

US House members signaled rejection of Trump's proposed science spending cuts, but substantial reductions are still included in the advanced bill.
SF politics
fromNature
1 week ago

US lawmakers vote to reduce science spending - but reject Trump's massive cuts

The US House of Representatives is poised to reject significant cuts to science spending proposed by the Trump administration.
SF politics
fromwww.nature.com
1 week ago

US lawmakers vote to cut science spendingbut reject Trump's sweeping reductions

US House members signaled rejection of Trump's proposed science spending cuts, but substantial reductions are still included in the advanced bill.
SF politics
fromNature
1 week ago

US lawmakers vote to reduce science spending - but reject Trump's massive cuts

The US House of Representatives is poised to reject significant cuts to science spending proposed by the Trump administration.
fromJezebel
1 week ago

EPA Head Defends Slashing All That "Radical" Climate Research

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse stated that Zeldin had executed the fossil fuel industry's agenda, while Rep. Rosa DeLauro described the proposal as a climate change denier's manifesto.
Environment
#lgbtq
SF LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

SF's LGBTQ+ community organizes against proposed $17M in public health services cuts

San Francisco's LGBTQ+ community protests budget cuts impacting vital health services and support organizations.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Trump's 2027 budget slashes "radical left" pro-LGBTQ+ housing & HIV programs - LGBTQ Nation

The proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget includes significant cuts to services for LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly in HIV care and housing support.
SF LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

SF's LGBTQ+ community organizes against proposed $17M in public health services cuts

San Francisco's LGBTQ+ community protests budget cuts impacting vital health services and support organizations.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Trump's 2027 budget slashes "radical left" pro-LGBTQ+ housing & HIV programs - LGBTQ Nation

The proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget includes significant cuts to services for LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly in HIV care and housing support.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Good Morning, News: Blazers Get Destroyed in Playoffs, Comey Gets Indicted (Again), and Local Foie Gras Ban Back on the Menu - Portland Mercury

Portland faces budget cuts affecting climate programs and immigrant food vendors amid proposals for new regulations.
#education
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Linda McMahon Savaged During Tense Hearing For Gutting Education Department: Like Black is White!'

Sen. Chris Murphy criticized Linda McMahon for failing to resolve discrimination cases in Connecticut's education system.
Education
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Lexington to cut a slew of teachers as town prepares to build $660M high school

Lexington Public Schools is cutting 65 full-time positions and issuing 160 non-renewal letters due to a significant budget gap.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Linda McMahon Savaged During Tense Hearing For Gutting Education Department: Like Black is White!'

Sen. Chris Murphy criticized Linda McMahon for failing to resolve discrimination cases in Connecticut's education system.
Education
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Lexington to cut a slew of teachers as town prepares to build $660M high school

Lexington Public Schools is cutting 65 full-time positions and issuing 160 non-renewal letters due to a significant budget gap.
Mission District
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

City proposing to ax 22 positions - including librarians, planners and police

Palo Alto proposes cutting 22 positions in the budget due to a $17 million deficit despite a $1.05 billion budget increase.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 weeks ago

White House Ousts Entire National Science Board

The Presidential Personnel Office sent members of the board a message saying, 'On behalf of President Donald J. Trump, I'm writing to inform you that your position as a member of the National Science Board is terminated, effective immediately.'
Non-profit organizations
#national-parks
Washington DC
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

National parks brace for summer surge as Trump administration proposes more staff cuts

National parks face staffing shortages and operational challenges as summer approaches, raising concerns about visitor experiences and park management.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

'Drill baby drill': Trump opens wilderness to big energy

Trump's administration proposed significant budget cuts to national parks, raising concerns about conservation and access to public lands.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

'Drill baby drill': Trump opens wilderness to big energy

Trump's administration proposed significant budget cuts to national parks, raising concerns about conservation and access to public lands.
Washington DC
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

National parks brace for summer surge as Trump administration proposes more staff cuts

National parks face staffing shortages and operational challenges as summer approaches, raising concerns about visitor experiences and park management.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

'Drill baby drill': Trump opens wilderness to big energy

Trump's administration proposed significant budget cuts to national parks, raising concerns about conservation and access to public lands.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

'Drill baby drill': Trump opens wilderness to big energy

Trump's administration proposed significant budget cuts to national parks, raising concerns about conservation and access to public lands.
SF politics
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

The brutal Lurie budget: Cuts for everyone except the cops and the very rich - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie's budget cuts disproportionately affect low-income communities and communities of color, with significant reductions in essential services.
#cisa
SF politics
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Trump's pick to run US cyber agency CISA asks to drop out | TechCrunch

Sean Plankey withdrew his nomination to lead CISA, leaving the agency without a permanent leader amid ongoing cybersecurity challenges.
SF politics
fromTNW | Insights
1 month ago

Trump's FY27 budget would cut $700M from CISA and kill election security

The Trump administration's FY2027 budget proposes significant cuts to CISA, eliminating its election security program and reducing its workforce by approximately 860 positions.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Trump proposes cutting CISA election security program in FY27 budget

The Trump administration plans to cut $700 million from CISA, significantly impacting election security and infrastructure protection programs.
SF politics
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Trump administration plans to cut cybersecurity agency's budget by $700 million | TechCrunch

The Trump administration plans to cut CISA's budget by at least $707 million for 2027, claiming it will refocus the agency's core mission.
SF politics
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

White House Seeks to Slash CISA Funding by $707 Million

The Trump administration proposes a $707 million budget cut for CISA to refocus on core missions and eliminate inefficiencies.
US politics
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Trump wants to slash $707M from CISA's budget

CISA faces a proposed $707 million budget cut, risking national cybersecurity and critical infrastructure management.
SF politics
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Trump's pick to run US cyber agency CISA asks to drop out | TechCrunch

Sean Plankey withdrew his nomination to lead CISA, leaving the agency without a permanent leader amid ongoing cybersecurity challenges.
SF politics
fromTNW | Insights
1 month ago

Trump's FY27 budget would cut $700M from CISA and kill election security

The Trump administration's FY2027 budget proposes significant cuts to CISA, eliminating its election security program and reducing its workforce by approximately 860 positions.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Trump proposes cutting CISA election security program in FY27 budget

The Trump administration plans to cut $700 million from CISA, significantly impacting election security and infrastructure protection programs.
SF politics
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Trump administration plans to cut cybersecurity agency's budget by $700 million | TechCrunch

The Trump administration plans to cut CISA's budget by at least $707 million for 2027, claiming it will refocus the agency's core mission.
SF politics
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

White House Seeks to Slash CISA Funding by $707 Million

The Trump administration proposes a $707 million budget cut for CISA to refocus on core missions and eliminate inefficiencies.
US politics
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Trump wants to slash $707M from CISA's budget

CISA faces a proposed $707 million budget cut, risking national cybersecurity and critical infrastructure management.
SF politics
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

With Cost of Living Rising, Cuts to Housing Programs Put San Francisco on Edge | KQED

Proposed budget cuts threaten essential services for low- and middle-income families, risking increased homelessness and job loss in San Francisco.
#san-francisco
Healthcare
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

S.F. health dept. plans to cut managers, clinics and more. Here's what you need to know.

San Francisco's Department of Public Health plans to cut $40 million from its budget, impacting staff positions and service provider contracts.
Healthcare
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Hundreds rally against health care cuts - 48 hills

Hundreds protested against layoffs and budget cuts at San Francisco General Hospital, emphasizing the need for public services over corporate interests.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

127 SF City Workers Get Pink Slips, With Another Possible 370 to Go

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie initiated layoffs to address a $400 million budget deficit, affecting 127 workers across 18 departments.
Healthcare
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

S.F. health dept. plans to cut managers, clinics and more. Here's what you need to know.

San Francisco's Department of Public Health plans to cut $40 million from its budget, impacting staff positions and service provider contracts.
Healthcare
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Hundreds rally against health care cuts - 48 hills

Hundreds protested against layoffs and budget cuts at San Francisco General Hospital, emphasizing the need for public services over corporate interests.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

127 SF City Workers Get Pink Slips, With Another Possible 370 to Go

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie initiated layoffs to address a $400 million budget deficit, affecting 127 workers across 18 departments.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog California
3 weeks ago

Mayor Gloria's Budget Has Deep Cuts for Safety and Bicycle Program for the San Diego Department of Transportation - Streetsblog California

San Diego's draft Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposes significant cuts to city services, including critical transportation safety programs.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A question for those desperate to cut benefits to fund defence: who exactly are you willing to impoverish? | Polly Toynbee

Welfare spending is often blamed for budget issues, but actual data shows it remains stable relative to GDP, with pension costs driving increases.
#health-policy
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

RFK Jr. defends his health agenda and Trump's proposed budget cuts in hearing

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his agency's record while facing criticism over vaccine policies and budget cuts during a congressional hearing.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

RFK Jr. defends his health agenda and Trump's proposed budget cuts in hearing

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his agency's record while facing criticism over vaccine policies and budget cuts during a congressional hearing.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

Don't you dare cut our city internships, say S.F. teens

Proposed budget cuts threaten the YouthWorks internship program, reducing opportunities for high school students from 400 to 80 internships annually.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

A South Hadley override vote made national headlines. Here's why.

"This was never just about numbers in a budget. It was about maintaining opportunities for our children, supporting the people who dedicate their lives to educating them, and preserving the strength and pride of our schools," Tracie Kennedy stated, highlighting the emotional and social implications of the budget cuts on the community.
Boston
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

ICE deported 442,000 last fiscal year, 1st data released under Trump 2.0 shows

The Trump administration's first official deportation statistic shows a goal of 1 million deportations for the next year, despite budget cuts.
Healthcare
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 weeks ago

Medi-Cal cuts create problems for Silicon Valley immigrants - San Jose Spotlight

Budget cuts to Medi-Cal are severely impacting immigrants and threatening the healthcare system in Silicon Valley.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump's new budget ignores dying Americans and gives away record sums to the US military

Americans face high avoidable deaths due to inadequate healthcare access and rising costs, with significant budget cuts proposed for health services.
#artemis-ii
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Jubilant return of Artemis II shadowed by extinction-level' cuts to Nasa: It's discordant'

Artemis II marks humanity's return to the moon, showcasing NASA's achievements and challenges in the new space race.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Trump speaks with NASA's Artemis II astronauts after historic moon flyby

Artemis II crew made history by traveling farther from Earth than any humans since Apollo 13, while facing proposed significant budget cuts for NASA.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Jubilant return of Artemis II shadowed by extinction-level' cuts to Nasa: It's discordant'

Artemis II marks humanity's return to the moon, showcasing NASA's achievements and challenges in the new space race.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Trump speaks with NASA's Artemis II astronauts after historic moon flyby

Artemis II crew made history by traveling farther from Earth than any humans since Apollo 13, while facing proposed significant budget cuts for NASA.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

No, Canada hasn't updated the LGBTQ+ acronym to MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+

When the Budget was released, I was shocked to find out that Prime Minister Carney is cutting $7billion between Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations. They provided $0 to deal with the ongoing genocide of MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+. This is abhorrent. This is callous.
LGBT
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
1 month ago

Trump Wants to Slash Federal Funding for Public Transit, Rail (Again) - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration proposes significant cuts to federal transportation funding, impacting public transit and passenger rail programs, unless Congress intervenes.
#public-health
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month ago

S.F. to close 3 health clinics amid budget cuts, including longtime youth centers

San Francisco will close three public health clinics, including two youth clinics, due to budget constraints and low patient volume.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 month ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month ago

S.F. to close 3 health clinics amid budget cuts, including longtime youth centers

San Francisco will close three public health clinics, including two youth clinics, due to budget constraints and low patient volume.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 month ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
Alternative transportation
fromsf.streetsblog.org
1 month ago

Call to Action: Tell AC Transit Board NO Fare Hikes & Service Cuts til they Rein in Costs - Streetsblog San Francisco

AC Transit Board is urged to avoid service cuts and fare hikes while identifying cost-saving measures for a balanced budget.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

San Mateo Co. demands $157 million from CA in vehicle license fee revenue

San Mateo County leaders demand California release $157 million owed to avoid severe cuts to essential local services.
#homelessness
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago
Mission District

San Jose looks to cut homeless shelter operating costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is doubling homeless shelters but faces $94 million in operational costs, requiring budget cuts and innovative funding solutions.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

San Jose looks to cut homeless shelter operating costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is doubling homeless shelters but faces $94 million in operational costs, requiring budget cuts and innovative funding solutions.
US Elections
fromAxios
1 month ago

"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon

Trump's budget prioritizes military spending, significantly cutting non-defense programs amid declining approval ratings and rising gas prices.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump seeks historic $1.5 trillion for military in Congress budget request

The budget request includes a significant increase in military spending while cutting domestic programs, reflecting the administration's priorities.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | 'Dictator' Mamdani has even his far-left NYC Council allies seeing red: 'He's flailing'

Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces backlash from City Council for misrepresenting budget cuts, alienating even his supporters.
Retirement
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

The ghost of DOGE is still haunting Social Security

Social Security faces a staffing crisis and budget cuts, impacting 74 million Americans relying on benefits amid rising demand and employee burnout.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Union workers, Council members urge Mamdani to fully fund city's labor watchdog agency as budget deficit fears grow | amNewYork

Union workers rallied for full funding of the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection amid proposed budget cuts by Mayor Mamdani.
NYC politics
fromCity & State NY
1 month ago

Unions, NYC council members to rally for DCWP funding

Labor unions and advocates rally to demand full funding for the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection amid proposed budget cuts.
fromStreetsblog Empire State
1 month ago

Lawmakers Want More Funding For Upstate Transit Than Hochul Is Offering - Streetsblog Empire State

"We need at least a 15-percent increase in state operating assistance in order for the Upstate systems to address their structural budget deficits. What that means is we need that 15-percent increase so that we are not faced with having to reduce service. We're not faced with having to increase fares."
Alternative transportation
SF politics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Hampden County Sheriff plans dozens of job cuts

Hampden County Sheriff's Department will cut 50 positions to save $4 million due to significant budget reductions.
SF politics
fromKqed
1 month ago

Domestic Violence Survivor Advocates Push S.F. to Fund Legal Counsel Voters Approved | KQED

Survivors of domestic violence in San Francisco face legal challenges and insufficient support despite the establishment of a new office for victim rights.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A leadership vacuum adds to strains on the CDC

"It's terrible. It's terrible every minute of every day, from the moment I wake up," says a senior official at CDC, who asked to remain anonymous because they were not authorized to speak to the media.
US news
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

'Children's lives are at stake': Boston teachers protest staffing cuts

Boston Public Schools face over 400 job cuts, impacting support for high-needs students, prompting calls for increased funding from educators and community members.
New York City
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

Will NYC schools face cuts? Lawmakers warn the answer could influence their votes on city budget

School budgets for NYC public schools face uncertainty amid declining enrollment and a multi-billion dollar budget gap.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Mamdani's Regulatory War on Delivery Apps Under Threat Amid Budget Crunch - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's budget cuts hinder effective enforcement of delivery worker protection regulations passed by the City Council.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Agency tasked with protecting workers says it needs more lawyers as Mamdani reverses campaign commitment to double its budget | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani proposed an 8% budget cut for the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, contrary to his campaign promise to double its funding.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany news: Cuts planned for asylum counseling reports

German Interior Minister Dobrindt plans to cut funding for independent asylum counseling services, drawing criticism from civil society organizations and opposition parties who argue such services are essential safeguards for vulnerable asylum seekers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Glasgow's only high-ladder fire engine unavailable during office block inferno

The Scottish fire and rescue service confirmed that, while standard city-based fire engines were on the scene within minutes of the first 999 call, the nearest available high-reach appliance which adds vital additional capacity to tackle a large blaze came from Coatbridge, an 11-mile (18km), 26-minute drive away in light traffic.
Public health
San Francisco
fromMission Local
2 months ago

SFUSD restores 7 period day for middle school students. For one school band, it's a 'relief.'

San Francisco Unified School District reversed its proposal to reduce middle school schedules from seven to six periods, preserving student access to electives and enrichment activities.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Dublin school teachers take to the picket lines as strike starts

The picket lines started just before 7 a.m. after last-minute negotiations failed to provide an agreement between the Dublin Teachers Association and the Dublin Unified School District. The two sides of have engaged in contentious arguments for months.
Education
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