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SFUSD May Lay Off 600 Teachers and Staff In the Next Two Years Under Budget Plan

The San Francisco Unified School District faces severe budget cuts and layoffs due to a deficit that must be closed in the next two years.

Homework for the next Oakland school board: fixing a system in crisis

The Oakland Unified School District faces a $95 million budget shortfall due to declining enrollment and the end of federal COVID relief funds.

SFUSD May Lay Off 600 Teachers and Staff In the Next Two Years Under Budget Plan

The San Francisco Unified School District faces severe budget cuts and layoffs due to a deficit that must be closed in the next two years.

Homework for the next Oakland school board: fixing a system in crisis

The Oakland Unified School District faces a $95 million budget shortfall due to declining enrollment and the end of federal COVID relief funds.
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Tensions rise as Oakland leaders sketch out plans to patch $115M financial hole

Oakland faces a significant budget shortfall requiring urgent cuts to police and fire services before the end of 2023.
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PODCAST: France faces winter of strikes and protests and will Trump revive Macron?

Travel disruptions are anticipated during the Christmas holidays due to potential strikes across several sectors in France.
The election of Donald Trump might revitalize French President Macron's approach to European unity efforts.

France says it has the 'courage' to cure its 15 billion absenteeism crisis, by delaying sick payments and cutting public sector benefits

France is addressing its ballooning deficit with tax hikes, aggressive cost-cutting, and measures to combat rising absenteeism in the workforce.

PODCAST: France faces winter of strikes and protests and will Trump revive Macron?

Travel disruptions are anticipated during the Christmas holidays due to potential strikes across several sectors in France.
The election of Donald Trump might revitalize French President Macron's approach to European unity efforts.

France says it has the 'courage' to cure its 15 billion absenteeism crisis, by delaying sick payments and cutting public sector benefits

France is addressing its ballooning deficit with tax hikes, aggressive cost-cutting, and measures to combat rising absenteeism in the workforce.
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Why has Germany's government collapsed and what happens next?

The collapse of Germany's coalition government creates political uncertainty and significant budgetary challenges. A potential election looms due to internal disagreements.

Olaf Scholz on budget crisis: No cuts to German welfare state

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejects calls for cuts to social benefits to address the budget crisis.
Scholz's stance poses a challenge to coalition partners from the Free Democratic Party who advocate for reducing social benefits.

Why has Germany's government collapsed and what happens next?

The collapse of Germany's coalition government creates political uncertainty and significant budgetary challenges. A potential election looms due to internal disagreements.

Olaf Scholz on budget crisis: No cuts to German welfare state

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejects calls for cuts to social benefits to address the budget crisis.
Scholz's stance poses a challenge to coalition partners from the Free Democratic Party who advocate for reducing social benefits.
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Rising cost of social services in England putting arts and youth services at risk, say councils

Rising social service costs threaten essential council functions in England, with many councils facing potential insolvency due to unsustainable budget pressures.

Staff sickness costs cash-strapped east London council 5m per year amid budget crisis

Havering Council faces a crisis with staff sickness costing taxpayers 5 million per year, primarily due to mental health issues.

Rising cost of social services in England putting arts and youth services at risk, say councils

Rising social service costs threaten essential council functions in England, with many councils facing potential insolvency due to unsustainable budget pressures.

Staff sickness costs cash-strapped east London council 5m per year amid budget crisis

Havering Council faces a crisis with staff sickness costing taxpayers 5 million per year, primarily due to mental health issues.
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Analysis: How do the San Francisco school board candidates differ?

San Francisco's school board election will shape the district amid a budget crisis and leadership turmoil.

Wealthy community's town government running out of money

Portola Valley faces financial challenges and may raid its open space fund to prevent bankruptcy, pending voter approval.
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LIVE: Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao gives State of the City address amid financial crisis, recall effort

Oakland is grappling with a $120 million budget shortfall and facing recall efforts against Mayor Sheng Thao.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to give State of the City address amid financial crisis, recall effort

Oakland faces a $120 million budget shortfall risking vital city services amid recall efforts against Mayor Thao.

Oakland officials say next week's finance meeting may detail possible budget cuts

Oakland's fiscal challenges are longstanding, and the recent coliseum sale will only provide temporary relief, not a complete solution.

Opinion: As Oakland reaches a fiscal cliff, Mayor Sheng Thao plans to jump

Oakland faces a $352 million deficit due to overspending, mainly driven by unaffordable labor compensation increases and unsustainable growth in spending since 2018.

LIVE: Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao gives State of the City address amid financial crisis, recall effort

Oakland is grappling with a $120 million budget shortfall and facing recall efforts against Mayor Sheng Thao.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to give State of the City address amid financial crisis, recall effort

Oakland faces a $120 million budget shortfall risking vital city services amid recall efforts against Mayor Thao.

Oakland officials say next week's finance meeting may detail possible budget cuts

Oakland's fiscal challenges are longstanding, and the recent coliseum sale will only provide temporary relief, not a complete solution.

Opinion: As Oakland reaches a fiscal cliff, Mayor Sheng Thao plans to jump

Oakland faces a $352 million deficit due to overspending, mainly driven by unaffordable labor compensation increases and unsustainable growth in spending since 2018.
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FEMA was strapped for cash even before America's hurricane double whammy

FEMA faces a funding crisis exacerbated by climate change, impacting disaster recovery efforts before new storms even hit.

Where did it go wrong? Here's how San Francisco Unified's issues led to school closures

SFUSD is facing budget crises that result in school closures due to inefficiencies and disconnect between the central office and schools.

France's Prime Minister Urges a Divided Parliament to Give Him a Chance

Michel Barnier urges cooperation in Parliament to tackle France's budget crisis through spending cuts and tax increases.

Mexico's First Female President Takes Office

Claudia Sheinbaum's inauguration is a historic milestone for women's empowerment in Mexico.

US Navy's new submarines are 'in crisis' as costs balloon by $17 billion, lawmaker says

The US Navy's Virginia-class submarine program is significantly over budget and facing critical delays.

Brockton mayor agrees to step aside as chair of School Committee after budget scandal

Mayor Sullivan agrees to resign as chair of the School Committee to address budget crisis, supporting the need for separate leadership roles.
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Met police budget heading off a cliff', commissioner warns in funding plea

Scotland Yard requires substantial new funding to address its budget crisis and deteriorating infrastructure, as highlighted by Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley's statements.

Scottish ministers largely to blame for spending crisis, says watchdog

Scottish ministers' financial mismanagement on public sector pay is causing a spending crisis leading to severe cuts in non-essential services.

Met police budget heading off a cliff', commissioner warns in funding plea

Scotland Yard requires substantial new funding to address its budget crisis and deteriorating infrastructure, as highlighted by Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley's statements.

Scottish ministers largely to blame for spending crisis, says watchdog

Scottish ministers' financial mismanagement on public sector pay is causing a spending crisis leading to severe cuts in non-essential services.
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Majorie Taylor Greene Tanked Mike Johnson's Spending Plan

Congress struggles with internal dissent over the budget, complicating the passage of necessary funding legislation amidst looming deadlines.

Opinion: California schools can fund rainy day,' thanks to Jerry Brown

California's public school system to remain intact despite budget shortfall due to rainy day fund

Salary deal struck by Bass would give L.A. city workers seven raises by July 2028

Los Angeles city workers could receive a package of raises exceeding 24% over five years.
The pay proposal includes cost-of-living increases, increased sick leave cash out, and a minimum pay raise to $25 per hour by 2026.
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Germany Announces Special Budget to Avert Crisis

Germany has announced a plan to address its budget crisis without requiring fresh debt.
The plan involves adopting a special budget to cover the cost of energy subsidies.
The government's spending plans were compromised by a court ruling that violated the constitution.

Scholz says top court's budget ruling means 'new reality' DW 11/28/2023

Germany's coalition government is facing a budget crisis after a ruling by the Constitutional Court on borrowing.
The court ruled that unused pandemic funds cannot be repurposed for climate and green industry projects, causing a gap in government finances.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz admits that his government would have made different decisions if they had known about the ruling earlier.

The most powerful people in Europe (for better or worse)

Europe's most powerful people are unveiled in the POLITICO 28 ranking.
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to run for the top job again.

Germany Announces Special Budget to Avert Crisis

Germany proposes a plan to address its budget crisis without fresh debt.
The plan involves adopting a special budget to cover the cost of energy subsidies.
Details about the plan are scarce.

What happens if Germany can't decide on a budget for 2024?

The German government is facing a budget crisis due to legal challenges against their borrowing plans.
Disagreements over how to fill a 17 billion euro hole in the budget could result in a missed deadline and no official budget for next year.

Here's how you can save money without cutting cops, Mayor Adams

Mayor Eric Adams has frozen NYPD academy recruitment amid the city's budget crisis.
Adams canceled police-academy classes to save money, jeopardizing his promise to improve public safety.
Alternative cost-saving measures include reducing reimbursement for retiree Medicare premiums and requiring employees to contribute to their health-care premiums.

Germany Announces Special Budget to Avert Crisis

Germany has announced a plan to address its budget crisis without requiring fresh debt.
The plan involves adopting a special budget to cover the cost of energy subsidies.
The government's spending plans were compromised by a court ruling that violated the constitution.

Scholz says top court's budget ruling means 'new reality' DW 11/28/2023

Germany's coalition government is facing a budget crisis after a ruling by the Constitutional Court on borrowing.
The court ruled that unused pandemic funds cannot be repurposed for climate and green industry projects, causing a gap in government finances.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz admits that his government would have made different decisions if they had known about the ruling earlier.

The most powerful people in Europe (for better or worse)

Europe's most powerful people are unveiled in the POLITICO 28 ranking.
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to run for the top job again.

Germany Announces Special Budget to Avert Crisis

Germany proposes a plan to address its budget crisis without fresh debt.
The plan involves adopting a special budget to cover the cost of energy subsidies.
Details about the plan are scarce.

What happens if Germany can't decide on a budget for 2024?

The German government is facing a budget crisis due to legal challenges against their borrowing plans.
Disagreements over how to fill a 17 billion euro hole in the budget could result in a missed deadline and no official budget for next year.

Here's how you can save money without cutting cops, Mayor Adams

Mayor Eric Adams has frozen NYPD academy recruitment amid the city's budget crisis.
Adams canceled police-academy classes to save money, jeopardizing his promise to improve public safety.
Alternative cost-saving measures include reducing reimbursement for retiree Medicare premiums and requiring employees to contribute to their health-care premiums.
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Arizona's "Model" School Voucher Program Is Causing Massive Budget Meltdown

Arizona's large school voucher program resulted in a budget crisis with substantial unexpected costs.

Recall effort against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has enough signatures for election

A recall campaign against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has gathered enough valid petition signatures, likely heading to the November election.
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