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#berkeley-unified-school-district
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
23 hours ago
SF parents

Charge to ride the bus? Scale back after-school? BUSD considers options to plug $7M budget hole

Berkeley Unified is exploring options like charging students for transportation to address a $7 million budget deficit.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
23 hours ago
SF parents

Charge to ride the bus? Scale back after-school? BUSD considers options to plug $7M budget hole

Berkeley Unified is exploring options like charging students for transportation to address a $7 million budget deficit.
more#berkeley-unified-school-district
#barbara-lee
fromsfist.com
5 days ago
San Francisco

Oakland Mayor-Elect Barbara Lee Announces Her First Batch of Transition Staff Appointments

Barbara Lee's administration begins with 16 hires, focusing on bridging divides to address Oakland's budget crisis and crime issues.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago
NYC politics

Oakland Mayor-elect Barbara Lee names transition team to help execute her policy vision

Oakland Mayor-elect Barbara Lee has formed a diverse transition team to address urgent challenges facing the city, focusing on budget and public safety.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Barbara Lee holds 1st press conference as Oakland mayor-elect after winning tight race

Barbara Lee has been elected as Oakland's mayor and prioritizes public safety and budget issues.
fromsfist.com
5 days ago
San Francisco

Oakland Mayor-Elect Barbara Lee Announces Her First Batch of Transition Staff Appointments

Barbara Lee's administration begins with 16 hires, focusing on bridging divides to address Oakland's budget crisis and crime issues.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago
NYC politics

Oakland Mayor-elect Barbara Lee names transition team to help execute her policy vision

Oakland Mayor-elect Barbara Lee has formed a diverse transition team to address urgent challenges facing the city, focusing on budget and public safety.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Barbara Lee holds 1st press conference as Oakland mayor-elect after winning tight race

Barbara Lee has been elected as Oakland's mayor and prioritizes public safety and budget issues.
more#barbara-lee
#san-francisco
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

It Might Soon Cost You $3 an Hour to Park In Golden Gate Park

The City of SF is considering eliminating free parking in Golden Gate Park to address the budget deficit.
San Francisco
from48 hills
1 month ago

Finally, some talk about local taxes-but not in a progressive direction - 48 hills

San Francisco is considering a sales tax to address budget deficits, but this approach risks increasing economic inequality.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 week ago

S.F. city departments are billing each other millions as city faces down massive deficit

San Francisco has unspent millions due to poor fiscal management as departments bill each other, risking accountability amid budget cuts.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
SF politics

SF Mayor Daniel Lurie announces hiring freeze on 1st day in office amid mounting budget deficit

San Francisco Mayor Lurie announced a citywide hiring freeze amid an $876 million budget shortfall, exempting first responders.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago
SF politics

Lurie Announces City Hall Hiring Freeze on First Full Day in Office, Fentanyl Emergency Order Coming by Tuesday

San Francisco's new Mayor Daniel Lurie has implemented a hiring freeze amid an $876 million budget deficit, excluding essential public safety roles.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

SF Audit Finds City Hall Departments Overcharging Other City Hall Departments, Despite Nearly Billion-Dollar Deficit

City departments are billing each other nearly $80 million annually, creating budget confusion and potential waste during a significant financial deficit.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

It Might Soon Cost You $3 an Hour to Park In Golden Gate Park

The City of SF is considering eliminating free parking in Golden Gate Park to address the budget deficit.
San Francisco
from48 hills
1 month ago

Finally, some talk about local taxes-but not in a progressive direction - 48 hills

San Francisco is considering a sales tax to address budget deficits, but this approach risks increasing economic inequality.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 week ago

S.F. city departments are billing each other millions as city faces down massive deficit

San Francisco has unspent millions due to poor fiscal management as departments bill each other, risking accountability amid budget cuts.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
SF politics

SF Mayor Daniel Lurie announces hiring freeze on 1st day in office amid mounting budget deficit

San Francisco Mayor Lurie announced a citywide hiring freeze amid an $876 million budget shortfall, exempting first responders.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago
SF politics

Lurie Announces City Hall Hiring Freeze on First Full Day in Office, Fentanyl Emergency Order Coming by Tuesday

San Francisco's new Mayor Daniel Lurie has implemented a hiring freeze amid an $876 million budget deficit, excluding essential public safety roles.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

SF Audit Finds City Hall Departments Overcharging Other City Hall Departments, Despite Nearly Billion-Dollar Deficit

City departments are billing each other nearly $80 million annually, creating budget confusion and potential waste during a significant financial deficit.
more#san-francisco
#oakland
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago
SF politics

How to watch The Oaklandside's mayoral candidates forum via Zoom

Candidates for Oakland mayor will be interviewed focusing on public safety, budget issues, and community challenges at a forum on Feb. 26.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

How would Oakland's proposed sales tax measure address its budget problems?

Oakland voters are facing a critical decision on a new sales tax to combat significant budget deficits.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
NYC politics

Oakland councilmember concerned city isn't appropriately addressing overtime pay error

Oakland city overpaid overtime by over $1.5 million without immediate plans for address despite city auditor findings.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago
SF politics

How to watch The Oaklandside's mayoral candidates forum via Zoom

Candidates for Oakland mayor will be interviewed focusing on public safety, budget issues, and community challenges at a forum on Feb. 26.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

How would Oakland's proposed sales tax measure address its budget problems?

Oakland voters are facing a critical decision on a new sales tax to combat significant budget deficits.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
NYC politics

Oakland councilmember concerned city isn't appropriately addressing overtime pay error

Oakland city overpaid overtime by over $1.5 million without immediate plans for address despite city auditor findings.
more#oakland
#sfmta
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Some SF crossing guard positions could be cut as SFMTA tackles $50 million budget deficit

SFMTA is considering cuts to the school crossing guard program amid a $50 million budget deficit, sparking concern for community safety.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
San Francisco

Call to Action: 'Muni Now, Muni Forever' Campaign Needs Your Help - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFMTA faces a $322 million budget deficit by 2026, risking essential public transit services.
Service cuts implemented to balance the budget endanger the Muni system and transit riders.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
San Francisco

SFMTA Lays Off 12 Senior Managers, And It Sounds Like There May Be More Job Cuts to Come

SFMTA laid off 12 senior managers as part of a reorganization due to a significant budget deficit.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Some SF crossing guard positions could be cut as SFMTA tackles $50 million budget deficit

SFMTA is considering cuts to the school crossing guard program amid a $50 million budget deficit, sparking concern for community safety.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
San Francisco

Call to Action: 'Muni Now, Muni Forever' Campaign Needs Your Help - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFMTA faces a $322 million budget deficit by 2026, risking essential public transit services.
Service cuts implemented to balance the budget endanger the Muni system and transit riders.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
San Francisco

SFMTA Lays Off 12 Senior Managers, And It Sounds Like There May Be More Job Cuts to Come

SFMTA laid off 12 senior managers as part of a reorganization due to a significant budget deficit.
more#sfmta
#hiring-freeze
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

Austin ISD announces hiring freeze as budget deficit grows to $110 million - Austin Monitor

Austin ISD's budget deficit has risen to $110 million, prompting a districtwide hiring freeze and further spending cuts to manage finances.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

City manager institutes hiring freeze as Berkeley faces budget deficit

Berkeley has instituted a hiring freeze to manage a significant budget deficit through summer 2026.
fromPadailypost
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Valley Water board wants to give itself a raise

The Valley Water board may approve a pay raise while facing budgetary constraints.
The proposed raise comes in the context of a hiring freeze due to a $222 million deficit.
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

Austin ISD announces hiring freeze as budget deficit grows to $110 million - Austin Monitor

Austin ISD's budget deficit has risen to $110 million, prompting a districtwide hiring freeze and further spending cuts to manage finances.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

City manager institutes hiring freeze as Berkeley faces budget deficit

Berkeley has instituted a hiring freeze to manage a significant budget deficit through summer 2026.
fromPadailypost
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Valley Water board wants to give itself a raise

The Valley Water board may approve a pay raise while facing budgetary constraints.
The proposed raise comes in the context of a hiring freeze due to a $222 million deficit.
more#hiring-freeze
#public-transit
fromPortlandTribune.com
2 weeks ago
Portland

TriMet warns of budget deficit, service cuts without tax increase

TriMet may face service cuts and budget issues without increased transit tax funding by the expected timeline.
fromThe Oaklandside
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

BART fares will increase 5.5% in 2025

BART will increase fares by 5.5% in January 2025 to help address ongoing budget deficits.
fromPortlandTribune.com
2 weeks ago
Portland

TriMet warns of budget deficit, service cuts without tax increase

TriMet may face service cuts and budget issues without increased transit tax funding by the expected timeline.
fromThe Oaklandside
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

BART fares will increase 5.5% in 2025

BART will increase fares by 5.5% in January 2025 to help address ongoing budget deficits.
more#public-transit
US politics
fromwww.bankrate.com
1 month ago

Trump's tax plans: Here's what to expect for your taxes in 2025 and beyond

Trump aims to expand and extend tax cuts from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to alleviate inflation's impact on Americans.
#fiscal-policy
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Walters: If California bails out L.A.'s $1B deficit, it's a slippery slope

Los Angeles faces a $1 billion budget deficit exacerbated by overspending and external challenges like wildfires.
fromSan Jose Inside
4 months ago
California

How Did California Manage to Pay for Everything in 2024?

California faced a $56 billion budget shortfall in 2024 due to inaccurate revenue projections from incomplete data in 2023.
Los Angeles
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Walters: If California bails out L.A.'s $1B deficit, it's a slippery slope

Los Angeles faces a $1 billion budget deficit exacerbated by overspending and external challenges like wildfires.
fromSan Jose Inside
4 months ago
California

How Did California Manage to Pay for Everything in 2024?

California faced a $56 billion budget shortfall in 2024 due to inaccurate revenue projections from incomplete data in 2023.
more#fiscal-policy
#brooklyn-museum
NYC parents
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

After Weeks of Protests, Brooklyn Museum Unions Avert Layoffs

Union negotiations led to an agreement that avoided layoffs for nearly 50 workers at the Brooklyn Museum.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

Brooklyn Museum Defers Layoffs, Looks Into City Funding

Brooklyn Museum delays layoffs for 47 employees while seeking additional funding from the city council.
NYC politics
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Brooklyn Museum Extends Timeline for Widely Criticized Layoffs

The Brooklyn Museum delayed layoffs to explore potential city funding as it confronts a significant budget deficit.
NYC parents
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

After Weeks of Protests, Brooklyn Museum Unions Avert Layoffs

Union negotiations led to an agreement that avoided layoffs for nearly 50 workers at the Brooklyn Museum.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

Brooklyn Museum Defers Layoffs, Looks Into City Funding

Brooklyn Museum delays layoffs for 47 employees while seeking additional funding from the city council.
NYC politics
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Brooklyn Museum Extends Timeline for Widely Criticized Layoffs

The Brooklyn Museum delayed layoffs to explore potential city funding as it confronts a significant budget deficit.
more#brooklyn-museum
#los-gatos
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago
SF politics

'A difficult road ahead': Budget deficit looms for Los Gatos

Los Gatos town officials warn of a projected $5.6 million budget deficit, highlighting the need for revenue strategies.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago
SF parents

Los Gatos projects multimillion-dollar deficits - San Jose Spotlight

Los Gatos faces a significant financial challenge with projected multimillion-dollar budget deficits over the next five years.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago
SF politics

'A difficult road ahead': Budget deficit looms for Los Gatos

Los Gatos town officials warn of a projected $5.6 million budget deficit, highlighting the need for revenue strategies.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago
SF parents

Los Gatos projects multimillion-dollar deficits - San Jose Spotlight

Los Gatos faces a significant financial challenge with projected multimillion-dollar budget deficits over the next five years.
more#los-gatos
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Why did IT suppliers allow Birmingham City Council to go live with Oracle? | Computer Weekly

Birmingham City Council's Oracle system issues have caused significant budget deficits and uncollected business rates, necessitating urgent ERP reimplementation.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland City Council special election will again test power of labor unions

The April special election for an Oakland City Council seat is crucial for determining the future council's stance on the city's financial challenges.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Austrian far right and conservatives reach budget accord in a step toward new government

The Independent prioritizes accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, fostering informed public discourse.
Education
fromThe Oaklandside
4 months ago

Fixing the lead problem in OUSD will be costly. Where will the district find the money?

Oakland Unified School District faces a dual crisis: a budget deficit and a costly lead contamination issue affecting school water sources.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
Education

San Jose's Alum Rock Union School District votes to close 6 schools, consolidate 3

The Alum Rock Union School District board decided to close six schools and consolidate three due to a $20 million budget deficit.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago
Business

Neom is a '50-plus-year plan,' says Saudi Arabia's finance minister

Saudi Arabia's Neom project is part of a long-term economic diversification strategy under Vision 2030, emphasizing patience in expected returns.
fromSTLtoday.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Earnings tax refunds soar in St. Louis. Could near $40M by year's end.

St. Louis has refunded nearly $36 million in earnings taxes to remote workers, surpassing budget expectations and indicating the financial impact of remote work during the pandemic.
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