Croydon Council asks for 136m government bailoutCroydon Council seeks a £136m government bailout amid a projected £98m budget shortfall due to rising costs and service demands.
Advocates Push Back Against Pending Muni Service Cuts - Streetsblog San FranciscoMuni faces a $50 million budget shortfall leading to potential service cuts if not addressed.
'We're gonna fight for our members': Unions respond to Oakland layoffsCity employee unions oppose layoffs made in response to a $130 million budget shortfall, claiming contract violations and arguing for accountability.
'Chop from the top': Oakland unions, residents respond to budget cutsOakland's plan to address a $130 million budget shortfall has sparked protests from labor unions opposing cuts and potential layoffs.
'We're gonna fight for our members': Unions respond to Oakland layoffsCity employee unions oppose layoffs made in response to a $130 million budget shortfall, claiming contract violations and arguing for accountability.
'Chop from the top': Oakland unions, residents respond to budget cutsOakland's plan to address a $130 million budget shortfall has sparked protests from labor unions opposing cuts and potential layoffs.
San Jose's projected budget deficit skyrockets - San Jose SpotlightSan Jose faces a substantial budget shortfall of $60 million, leading to potential department cuts and job layoffs.
San Jose is sending four of its city councilmembers to Dublin despite budget woesTaxpayer-funded travel for officials sparks debate on fiscal responsibility and city priorities.
New East San Jose superintendent to deal with school closures - San Jose SpotlightThe Alum Rock Union School District is facing a $20.8 million deficit, leading to the closure of multiple schools due to declining enrollment.
San Jose demand for senior meals underestimated cost - San Jose SpotlightSan Jose temporarily capped meals for older adults at community centers amid a budget shortfall, causing frustration among recipients.
San Jose mulls diverting affordable housing funds - again - San Jose SpotlightSan Jose faces a structural shortfall of $50 million, considering raiding affordable housing funds for homeless sheltering needs.
San Jose's projected budget deficit skyrockets - San Jose SpotlightSan Jose faces a substantial budget shortfall of $60 million, leading to potential department cuts and job layoffs.
San Jose is sending four of its city councilmembers to Dublin despite budget woesTaxpayer-funded travel for officials sparks debate on fiscal responsibility and city priorities.
New East San Jose superintendent to deal with school closures - San Jose SpotlightThe Alum Rock Union School District is facing a $20.8 million deficit, leading to the closure of multiple schools due to declining enrollment.
San Jose demand for senior meals underestimated cost - San Jose SpotlightSan Jose temporarily capped meals for older adults at community centers amid a budget shortfall, causing frustration among recipients.
San Jose mulls diverting affordable housing funds - again - San Jose SpotlightSan Jose faces a structural shortfall of $50 million, considering raiding affordable housing funds for homeless sheltering needs.
Mayor wants to raise council tax to fund policeLondon's mayor proposes a 4% council tax increase to fund police and fire services amidst a budget shortfall.
Burning Man Admits to $14 Million Deficit, Says Ticket Price Hikes May Be in the WorksThe Burning Man Project is struggling with a $14 million budget shortfall, leading to increased ticket prices and community dissatisfaction.
'Haringey Council is on the brink of bankruptcy'Haringey Council faces severe financial instability, with a reported budget shortfall of $32 million and an additional $35 million deficit.The council's reserves have become unsustainable, and reliance on them for future balance is not feasible.
Firefighters union says it will campaign against Oakland fire station closuresOakland is facing a $129 million budget shortfall, leading to proposed cuts in public safety services, including closing fire stations.
Oakland accidentally published a report saying the city could face bankruptcyOakland faces a $93 million budget shortfall and must take immediate action to avoid insolvency.
Oakland accidentally publishes draft report saying city is nearly bankrupt before swapping it with official documentOakland officials accidentally disclosed a dire financial report warning of a potential bankruptcy, which was swiftly replaced with less alarming language.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Is Reportedly Using an SUV the City Hasn't Paid ForOakland Mayor Shang Thao is using a Ford SUV without payment, complicating city finances and vendor relationships.
Firefighters union says it will campaign against Oakland fire station closuresOakland is facing a $129 million budget shortfall, leading to proposed cuts in public safety services, including closing fire stations.
Oakland accidentally published a report saying the city could face bankruptcyOakland faces a $93 million budget shortfall and must take immediate action to avoid insolvency.
Oakland accidentally publishes draft report saying city is nearly bankrupt before swapping it with official documentOakland officials accidentally disclosed a dire financial report warning of a potential bankruptcy, which was swiftly replaced with less alarming language.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Is Reportedly Using an SUV the City Hasn't Paid ForOakland Mayor Shang Thao is using a Ford SUV without payment, complicating city finances and vendor relationships.
Chicago flunks cloud economicsThe tax hike on cloud computing will exacerbate Chicago's budget issues by pushing businesses to relocate.The increase in cloud computing tax reflects shortsighted political strategy detrimental to economic growth.
Courts warn of 'critical' budget pressures as immigration cases delayed in Canada's 3 largest cities | CBC NewsCanada's federal courts face critical budgetary shortfalls affecting operations and delaying immigration cases.A projected 44% increase in immigration filings puts further strain on the already pressured court system.
UC wants to enroll 3,600 more Californians next year but funding shortfalls threaten planUC plans to enroll more California students but faces a potential budget shortfall that threatens to compromise this goal.
Settlement lets Cupertino keep millions in Apple sales tax revenue - San Jose SpotlightCupertino retains sales tax revenue from Apple despite state audit questioning the agreement, helping alleviate budget shortfalls.
Minnesota shrinks state grants amid budget shortfallMinnesota students receive smaller state grants due to budget shortfall.
Opinion: California schools can fund rainy day,' thanks to Jerry BrownCalifornia's public school system to remain intact despite budget shortfall due to rainy day fund
How California's $100 billion surplus became a 'budget emergency'California faces a significant budget shortfall despite a previous surplus, impacting Governor Newsom's reputation and policy goals.
Gavin Newsom has navigated ups and downs of California's finances. Another test lies aheadCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom faces significant budget shortfall, navigating tough financial decisions.
California Promised Health Care Workers a Higher Minimum Wage - but Will Newsom Delay It? | KQEDGov. Gavin Newsom wants to delay a $25/hr minimum wage increase for California health care workers due to budget shortfall.
How California's $100 billion surplus became a 'budget emergency'California faces a significant budget shortfall despite a previous surplus, impacting Governor Newsom's reputation and policy goals.
Gavin Newsom has navigated ups and downs of California's finances. Another test lies aheadCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom faces significant budget shortfall, navigating tough financial decisions.
California Promised Health Care Workers a Higher Minimum Wage - but Will Newsom Delay It? | KQEDGov. Gavin Newsom wants to delay a $25/hr minimum wage increase for California health care workers due to budget shortfall.
4-Day School Weeks Are a Raw Deal for Kids-and Their ParentsArizona's underinvestment in education is leading to budget shortfalls affecting school districts like Liberty adopting a four-day school week.
Silicon Valley schools stuck paying for wellness centers - San Jose SpotlightFunding challenges threaten the sustainability of wellness centers in Santa Clara County schools.
4-Day School Weeks Are a Raw Deal for Kids-and Their ParentsArizona's underinvestment in education is leading to budget shortfalls affecting school districts like Liberty adopting a four-day school week.
Silicon Valley schools stuck paying for wellness centers - San Jose SpotlightFunding challenges threaten the sustainability of wellness centers in Santa Clara County schools.
Single-payer healthcare meets its fate again in the face of California's massive budget deficitThe latest attempt to bring a single-payer healthcare system to California failed due to financial concerns and a budget shortfall.
NYC commits $500 million for at-risk education programsNYC Mayor Eric Adams and City Council pledge $514 million to save essential public school programs, covering half of the impending budget shortfall from expiring federal stimulus dollars.
L.A. parks department could lose 341 vacant jobs under new budget-cutting planElimination plan for 2,000 unfilled LA city jobs focused on budget shortfallSignificant cuts in Department of Recreation and Parks, Sanitation, Street Services, and Transportation.
Millions of dollars in the red, Morgan Hill schools announce staff cuts to fight budget shortfallBudget shortfall forces school staff cutbacksCost-cutting measures implemented to address deficit
East San Jose schools in jeopardy of shuttering - San Jose SpotlightResidents celebrate postponement of middle school closure in East San Jose.School district considers closing more campuses due to financial challenges.
After border bill failure, ICE considers mass releases to close budget gapU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to release thousands of immigrants and reduce the number of detention beds after a failed Senate border bill.The budget shortfall and proposal create challenges for the Biden administration as illegal border crossings are expected to increase in the spring.
New York Lawmakers Pass Bill To Speed Up Casino LicensingEstablishment of a deadline for the New York City casino licensing process acceleration.
How Mayor Adams wants donors to save New YorkNYC Mayor Eric Adams is seeking help from wealthy donors to fill budget gaps.Private philanthropic giving to the city has declined significantly in recent years.
New York Lawmakers Pass Bill To Speed Up Casino LicensingEstablishment of a deadline for the New York City casino licensing process acceleration.
How Mayor Adams wants donors to save New YorkNYC Mayor Eric Adams is seeking help from wealthy donors to fill budget gaps.Private philanthropic giving to the city has declined significantly in recent years.
The Met Police could be set for the lowest staffing levels - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe Metropolitan Police force could hit their lowest staffing levels by March next year.
Met Police reform 'slower and more limited due to budget cuts', warns Mark RowleyReform of the Met will be limited and slower due to budget shortfall, officer shortages, and high demands.
The Met Police could be set for the lowest staffing levels - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe Metropolitan Police force could hit their lowest staffing levels by March next year.
Met Police reform 'slower and more limited due to budget cuts', warns Mark RowleyReform of the Met will be limited and slower due to budget shortfall, officer shortages, and high demands.