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#budget-crisis

55m government bailout to help council balance its budget

Barnet Council receives temporary government support to avoid bankruptcy, but long-term financial challenges remain.

from48hills.org

fromwww.times-series.co.uk

More money for the district attorneybut what about the public defender?

The wealthy have taken most economic growth, causing budget crises in local government, schools, and social services.

London politics

55m government bailout to help council balance its budget

Barnet Council receives temporary government support to avoid bankruptcy, but long-term financial challenges remain.

from48hills.org

More money for the district attorneybut what about the public defender?

The wealthy have taken most economic growth, causing budget crises in local government, schools, and social services.

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#oakland

Audit finds Oakland paid $1.6M in excessive overtime pay over 6 years in several departments

Oakland has overpaid employees $1.6 million in overtime due to incorrect calculation methods.

NYC politics

Oakland mayor: City charter makes governing difficult, for whomever is elected

NYC parents

Oakland teachers threaten May Day strike over financial documents related to budget cuts

NYC politics

Final day of voting underway in Oakland special election to pick new mayor

fromwww.mercurynews.com

NYC politics

Oakland finance director resigns; mayor delays release of budget

Audit finds Oakland paid $1.6M in excessive overtime pay over 6 years in several departments

Oakland has overpaid employees $1.6 million in overtime due to incorrect calculation methods.

NYC politics

Oakland mayor: City charter makes governing difficult, for whomever is elected

NYC parents

Oakland teachers threaten May Day strike over financial documents related to budget cuts

NYC politics

Final day of voting underway in Oakland special election to pick new mayor

fromwww.mercurynews.com

NYC politics

Oakland finance director resigns; mayor delays release of budget

more#oakland

#los-angeles

Los Angeles

In Sacramento, Mayor Bass seeks state money to close nearly $1-billion budget gap

Mayor Bass is seeking state assistance to overcome a nearly $1 billion budget deficit in Los Angeles.

fromwww.nytimes.com

US news

SEIU Local 721 Workers Go on Strike in Los Angeles

NYC politics

Five things to look out for in L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' budget

NYC politics

L.A. city budget shortfall grows to nearly $1 billion, with layoffs 'nearly inevitable'

Los Angeles

In Sacramento, Mayor Bass seeks state money to close nearly $1-billion budget gap

Mayor Bass is seeking state assistance to overcome a nearly $1 billion budget deficit in Los Angeles.

fromwww.nytimes.com

US news

SEIU Local 721 Workers Go on Strike in Los Angeles

NYC politics

Five things to look out for in L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' budget

NYC politics

L.A. city budget shortfall grows to nearly $1 billion, with layoffs 'nearly inevitable'

MTA threatens another 'Summer of Hell' of subway disruptions if NYC doesn't cough up billions - as transit agency touts its 'great service'

MTA warns of potential transit crises unless NYC increases funding amid rising costs.

fromPortlandTribune.com

Portland food

Auditor: Portland faces $1 billion a year infrastructure funding crisis

fromNew York Post

MTA threatens another 'Summer of Hell' of subway disruptions if NYC doesn't cough up billions - as transit agency touts its 'great service'

MTA warns of potential transit crises unless NYC increases funding amid rising costs.

fromPortlandTribune.com

Portland food

Auditor: Portland faces $1 billion a year infrastructure funding crisis

more#infrastructure

#santa-clara-county

SF parents

Santa Clara County hospitals threatened by Medi-Cal cuts - San Jose Spotlight

Federal cuts to Medicaid threaten Santa Clara County's public hospital system and the health care of its poorest residents.

Santa Clara County to weigh potential budget cuts - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County faces potential cutbacks on critical services due to impending federal budget cuts, impacting its $12 billion budget reliance on federal funding.

SF politics

Santa Clara County puts ranked choice voting on back burner - San Jose Spotlight

SF parents

Santa Clara County hospitals threatened by Medi-Cal cuts - San Jose Spotlight

Federal cuts to Medicaid threaten Santa Clara County's public hospital system and the health care of its poorest residents.

Santa Clara County to weigh potential budget cuts - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County faces potential cutbacks on critical services due to impending federal budget cuts, impacting its $12 billion budget reliance on federal funding.

SF politics

Santa Clara County puts ranked choice voting on back burner - San Jose Spotlight

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fromThe Mercury News

School district budget cuts get closer look by Richmond council

"I understand that uncertainty is uncomfortable and there's concern on the part of labor and on the part of our staff members. What we try to do as a district is reiterate that we prioritize our people and are exploring all options to minimize disruption."

SF parents

fromStreetsblog

CAPITOL DISPATCH: Albany Has No Plan, the Feds are Fuming and Transit Riders Are Facing a True 'Shithole' If MTA Cash Isn't Raised - Streetsblog New York City

MTA faces a significant $35 billion funding gap for its capital plan with no viable solutions presented by state leaders.

MSNBC's Capehart Asks If Dems Are Willing to Shut Down Gov't to Save It' and Dem Rep Signals Yes, Because of Elon Musk and His DOGE Frat Bros'

Democrats may refuse to fund the government due to distrust in Republican budget methods.

fromThe Nation

Chuck Schumer Should Resign to Spend More Time With His Imaginary Friends

Schumer's handling of the budget crisis has alienated allies and ignited calls for his resignation.

US politics

fromwww.mediaite.com

MSNBC's Capehart Asks If Dems Are Willing to Shut Down Gov't to Save It' and Dem Rep Signals Yes, Because of Elon Musk and His DOGE Frat Bros'

Democrats may refuse to fund the government due to distrust in Republican budget methods.

fromThe Nation

Chuck Schumer Should Resign to Spend More Time With His Imaginary Friends

Schumer's handling of the budget crisis has alienated allies and ignited calls for his resignation.

Blow up Albany: Democrats' budget 'debate' is all about how fast to ruin the state

New York's state lawmakers are exacerbating budget issues with plans for increased spending and taxes despite a looming $18.2 billion deficit.

Portland

fromPortlandTribune.com

Multnomah Count faces homeless funding crisis

Multnomah County's Homeless Services Department faces a $104 million budget shortfall, a 25% reduction impacting services for the homeless.

France politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

France's PM to risk confidence vote with second attempt to force through budget

France's political landscape remains volatile as Prime Minister Bayrou plans to push through the 2025 budget without a vote, risking a no-confidence crisis.