Public health leaders push back against Gavin Newsom's budget cuts: 'We cannot go back'
Proposed cuts to California's state and local health departments are described as 'devastating' and 'a step backwards' by public health leaders. [ more ]
Public health leaders push back against Gavin Newsom's budget cuts: 'We cannot go back'
Proposed cuts to California's state and local health departments are described as 'devastating' and 'a step backwards' by public health leaders. [ more ]
Gavin Newsom's budget won't fund key homeless programs. Democrats want to claw money back
California lawmakers are planning to restore cuts in homelessness and housing programs proposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to tackle a $45 billion deficit. [ more ]
Gavin Newsom's budget won't fund key homeless programs. Democrats want to claw money back
California lawmakers are planning to restore cuts in homelessness and housing programs proposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to tackle a $45 billion deficit. [ more ]
Mayor Adams restores $500 million for education, leaves questions about free child care in NYC
Mayor Adams announced $514 million in restored funding for education programs, including mental health care, career readiness, and literacy, with uncertainty remaining for the future of 3-K. [ more ]
Mayor Adams restores $500 million for education, leaves questions about free child care in NYC
Mayor Adams announced $514 million in restored funding for education programs, including mental health care, career readiness, and literacy, with uncertainty remaining for the future of 3-K. [ more ]
Educators call Gov. Gavin Newsom's slash to school funding unconstitutional'
Outraged educational leaders in California believe Newsom's budget cuts to school funding unconstitutional and subject to potential litigation. [ more ]
Educators call Gov. Gavin Newsom's slash to school funding unconstitutional'
Outraged educational leaders in California believe Newsom's budget cuts to school funding unconstitutional and subject to potential litigation. [ more ]
City Council questions whether school meals program has enough funding
Sufficient school meal funding was a key topic during a budget hearing, with concerns over food costs, reduced budget, and removal of popular items. [ more ]
We won't allow that': City Hall rallygoers demand Mayor Adams roll back cuts to senior centers, meal programs | amNewYork
Proposed $80 million cuts to NYC Department of Aging may result in closure of 60 senior centers and reduction of vital services like Home Delivered Meals program. [ more ]
Financial Aid for California Students Takes a Hit in Newsom's Budget
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes significant cuts to the Middle Class Scholarship and signals a delay in expanding the Cal Grant, impacting college students' financial aid. [ more ]
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Financial Aid for California Students Takes a Hit in Newsom's Budget
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes significant cuts to the Middle Class Scholarship and signals a delay in expanding the Cal Grant, impacting college students' financial aid. [ more ]
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Berkeley Unified approves staff layoffs as state budget tightens
Berkeley Unified School District approved layoffs of roughly 20 employees due to budget constraints, with a focus on auxiliary staff rather than teachers. [ more ]
Cuts Push National Film Board of Canada to the Brink | The Walrus
The National Film Board of Canada is facing budget cuts and staff reductions, leading to concerns about its ability to continue serving the nation by telling Canadian stories. [ more ]
Unionized teachers at San Jose charter school vote no confidence in CEO over budget slashes and school shutdown
Unionized teachers at Downtown College Prep expressed no confidence in the CEO due to budget cuts and school closure affecting low-income students of color in San Jose. [ more ]
Mayor Adams Walks Back Budget Cuts, but No Reprieve for Libraries
Mayor Eric Adams proposed a revised $111.6 billion budget, restoring $2.3 billion to offset previous cuts based on better than expected tax revenue. [ more ]
Mayor Adams seeks to oust outspoken chairwoman of NYPD oversight board: sources
Mayor Eric Adams seeks to remove interim chairwoman of the CCRB due to her outspoken criticism of budget cuts affecting the board's efficiency. [ more ]
Mayor Adams Walks Back Budget Cuts, but No Reprieve for Libraries
Mayor Eric Adams proposed a revised $111.6 billion budget, restoring $2.3 billion to offset previous cuts based on better than expected tax revenue. [ more ]
Mayor Adams seeks to oust outspoken chairwoman of NYPD oversight board: sources
Mayor Eric Adams seeks to remove interim chairwoman of the CCRB due to her outspoken criticism of budget cuts affecting the board's efficiency. [ more ]
Social workers, 3-K, community schools on chopping block as NYC's federal aid expires
New York City's Education Department won't face further budget cuts this spring due to better revenue, but faces significant cuts from expiring federal aid.
Advocates warn that the city must quickly replace expiring federal aid to avoid devastating cuts to essential education programs. [ more ]
$2.4 Billion Is Not Enough for New York's Migrant Crisis, Adams Says
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is requesting the state to contribute at least half of the $4.6 billion needed to care for migrants in the city, in addition to the $2.4 billion already promised.
The federal government refused to commit to dividing the cost of sheltering migrants equally, leaving the city to rely on the state for more funds. [ more ]
Social workers, 3-K, community schools on chopping block as NYC's federal aid expires
New York City's Education Department won't face further budget cuts this spring due to better revenue, but faces significant cuts from expiring federal aid.
Advocates warn that the city must quickly replace expiring federal aid to avoid devastating cuts to essential education programs. [ more ]
$2.4 Billion Is Not Enough for New York's Migrant Crisis, Adams Says
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is requesting the state to contribute at least half of the $4.6 billion needed to care for migrants in the city, in addition to the $2.4 billion already promised.
The federal government refused to commit to dividing the cost of sheltering migrants equally, leaving the city to rely on the state for more funds. [ more ]
Market Match program, which doubles CalFresh dollars at farmer's market, may be slashed
The proposed state budget cuts may eliminate funding for the Market Match program, affecting low-income individuals' access to affordable produce. [ more ]
East San Jose school district money problems may prompt takeover - San Jose Spotlight
The Alum Rock Union School District is facing a significant financial deficit of $20.8 million, leading to the potential closure of schools.
The district's board is under pressure to make tough decisions and create a comprehensive fiscal plan with community input to address the financial challenges. [ more ]
Summer Rising will face reduced hours this year. Here's what NYC families should know.
Applications for NYC's free summer program are open to K-8 children, but middle schoolers will have reduced hours due to budget cuts.
Summer Rising program includes academic instruction and enrichment activities, open to all NYC children K-8, with changes in application process and timing. [ more ]
I.R.S. Commissioner Aims to Show Progress Amid Threats of Budget Cuts
Daniel Werfel has made improvements to the IRS, such as clearing backlogs and reducing wait times, but Republicans still accuse him of intrusive behavior.
Werfel will face a hostile reception as he defends his agency's budget and explains the benefits of a well-funded IRS. [ more ]
I.R.S. Commissioner Aims to Show Progress Amid Threats of Budget Cuts
Daniel Werfel has made improvements to the IRS, such as clearing backlogs and reducing wait times, but Republicans still accuse him of intrusive behavior.
Werfel will face a hostile reception as he defends his agency's budget and explains the benefits of a well-funded IRS. [ more ]
Modern slavery less of a priority for Sunak's government' as budget cut by 100,000
The anti-slavery commissioner warns that modern slavery is less of a priority under Rishi Sunak's government and her budget has been cut by over £100,000.
There are concerns about the lack of resources and staff in tackling modern slavery in the UK, with the anti-slavery commissioner having only two members on her team. [ more ]
Six Queens cultural institutions among those leading the charge in urging Mayor Adams to sustain arts funding - QNS.com
Leaders of cultural institutions in NYC are urging Mayor Eric Adams to reconsider proposed budget cuts to the arts.
The proposed cuts would disproportionately affect Queens' cultural scene and could result in reductions in staffing, programming, and community outreach. [ more ]
Are far-right Republicans in the House about to sink Mike Johnson's speakership?
Mike Johnson's background as an anti-LGBTQ+ crusader and flirtation with Christian nationalism made him a favored choice for speaker of the House, but he is now facing challenges from the far-right members of the House demanding budget cuts or a shutdown of the federal government.
Johnson is in a no-win situation as he negotiates a deal with Democrats to avoid government shutdown, facing pushback from the right and the automatic rejection of their demands by the Democratic-controlled Senate. [ more ]