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California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks 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
3 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.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Toronto startup

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

SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 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.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Toronto startup

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

US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks 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
2 months 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
4 weeks 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
2 months 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
4 weeks 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.
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

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

By moving fast and breaking things, the Department of Government Efficiency seeks to reshape federal bureaucracy but raises concerns about the unseen chaos it creates.
US politics
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
2 months ago

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

Under state law, Austin can only raise its tax rate by 3.5% without voter approval, and the city plans to address this by scheduling a tax election.
NYC politics
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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A ticking time bomb': the neglected crisis of Send education in England

The SEND crisis in England's local councils is rapidly escalating, with severe financial implications and urgent need for reform.
fromsfist.com
5 months ago

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

"We understand that price increases are never welcome, but BART fares remain a vital source of funds even with ridership lower than they were before the pandemic," said BART board vice president Mark Foley in a statement.
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