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California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
11 hours ago

Walters: Newsom flaunts state's economy yet downplays its mounting deficit

California's economy has surpassed $4 trillion, becoming the fourth largest globally, despite high unemployment and poverty rates.
#education
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

School closures: Santa Rosa and Vallejo districts vote to shut down several campuses

Contentious school board meetings led to closures of several schools to address budget deficits and declining enrollment.
fromwww.islingtongazette.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Two primary schools to close - but campaigners vow to fight on

Islington Council voted to permanently close St Jude & St Paul's and Highbury Quadrant schools due to low pupil numbers and budget deficits.
fromwww.cbc.ca
21 hours ago
Toronto startup

Ontario opposition grills Ford government over education spending as province audits 3 school boards | CBC News

Ontario school boards face substantial deficits primarily attributed to chronic underfunding from the government, impacting educational quality.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

School closures: Santa Rosa and Vallejo districts vote to shut down several campuses

Contentious school board meetings led to closures of several schools to address budget deficits and declining enrollment.
fromwww.islingtongazette.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Two primary schools to close - but campaigners vow to fight on

Islington Council voted to permanently close St Jude & St Paul's and Highbury Quadrant schools due to low pupil numbers and budget deficits.
fromwww.cbc.ca
21 hours ago
Toronto startup

Ontario opposition grills Ford government over education spending as province audits 3 school boards | CBC News

Ontario school boards face substantial deficits primarily attributed to chronic underfunding from the government, impacting educational quality.
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US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago

Opinion | Proof Trump Has No Idea How the Trade Deficit Works

Tax cuts will increase both budget and trade deficits, creating a cycle that negatively impacts the economy.
#public-policy
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Walters: California's politicians always see the sunny side

California's government struggles with transparency and accountability, often enacting ambitious policies without considering risks or accurately predicting costs.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Policymakers debate how to raise money to save Bay Area transit agencies as fiscal cliffs loom

Bay Area transit agencies face severe budget deficits post-pandemic, risking deep service cuts without new funding.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Walters: California's politicians always see the sunny side

California's government struggles with transparency and accountability, often enacting ambitious policies without considering risks or accurately predicting costs.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Policymakers debate how to raise money to save Bay Area transit agencies as fiscal cliffs loom

Bay Area transit agencies face severe budget deficits post-pandemic, risking deep service cuts without new funding.
more#public-policy
fromIntelligencer
4 weeks ago
US politics

DOGE's Methods May Be Chaotic, But They're Also Ineffective

The Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk is implementing drastic changes but not achieving the intended reduction in federal spending.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

California bill aims to make school funding more equitable

Senate Bill 743 aims to establish an education endowment to address funding inequalities among California school districts.
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago
NYC politics

Tax rate election looks likely for Austin this year - Austin Monitor

Austin is considering a tax election to address budget deficits under limitations set by state law.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Walters: Newsom's California budget gimmicks mask underlying problems

California's budget uses assumed efficiency savings to cover shortfalls, often falling short in reality, which exacerbates the deficit.
Gov. Newsom's budget strategies illustrate the dangers of relying on unrealistic assumptions to bridge budget gaps.
fromsfist.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Still Facing Major Budget Deficit, BART Raises Fares 5.5% Starting In January

BART is raising fares by 5.5% on January 1 to address budget deficits, but this is only a partial solution.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

Countries With the Highest Taxes: Where Does the US Rank?

Tax perceptions impact public sentiment about tax burdens more than actual rates or amounts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Education

UK universities call for higher fees and more funding in face of budget deficits

Universities call for an increase in tuition fees and government funding to address financial deficits caused by inadequate funding and rising costs.
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