Commuters weigh in on New York City's congestion pricing plans to improve citywide transportation services | amNewYorkCommuters are skeptical about the use of funds from Congestion Pricing for improving transportation systems.There is a strong desire for increased safety, cleanliness, and general facility improvements in the MTA.
Greens blame Coalition partners for stalling memo on payments from 3bn climate fundThe Green Party's climate fund proposal was blocked by coalition leaders, hindering plans to allocate €3bn for environmental initiatives.
GOP Sen. Ted Budd Pushes Trump's FEMA Migrant Funding Claim Slammed As Conspiracy Theory Junk' By NC's Senior GOP SenatorSenator Budd claims emergency hurricane funding is misallocated to immigrants, contrasting with Senator Tillis' defense of the Biden administration's resource distribution.
Newsom Feuds With LA Over HomelessnessCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom helps clean out homeless encampments in Los Angeles, taking a hands-on approach to address the crisis.
Report: State hasn't been tracking homeless programs' effectivenessCalifornia spent $24 billion on homelessness without consistent tracking of outcomes.The California Interagency Council on Homelessness lacks data collection and evaluation methods for homelessness programs.
Newsom Feuds With LA Over HomelessnessCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom helps clean out homeless encampments in Los Angeles, taking a hands-on approach to address the crisis.
Report: State hasn't been tracking homeless programs' effectivenessCalifornia spent $24 billion on homelessness without consistent tracking of outcomes.The California Interagency Council on Homelessness lacks data collection and evaluation methods for homelessness programs.
Scandal-hit HMP Wandsworth to receive 100m to tackle shocking' failingsIncreased funding and measures for improvement in HMP Wandsworth due to high self-harm, violence, and drug use, reflecting broader issues within the prison system.
Federal government commits $9.6 million for African swine fever preparedness projectsThe Government of Canada has allocated $9.6 million to help the Canadian pork industry prepare for potential African swine fever outbreaks.
Biden's trillion-dollar spending struggleSpending Biden's trillion dollars on U.S. projects faces challenges in implementation.
IRS will audit more high-income taxpayers and large corporations. Here's what that meansThe IRS is intensifying audits on high-income taxpayers and large corporations to address the tax gap and is enhancing its workforce to carry out these enforcement actions.
Mayor Adams seeks to oust outspoken chairwoman of NYPD oversight board: sourcesMayor Eric Adams seeks to remove interim chairwoman of the CCRB due to her outspoken criticism of budget cuts affecting the board's efficiency.
Why is San Jose getting a $7 million tiny home grant meant for San Diego?San Diego lost $10 million tiny home grant to San Jose due to delays, showing Gov. Newsom's focus on homeless housing urgency.
San Jose shifts affordable housing funds to tackle waterway encampments - San Jose SpotlightSan Jose City Council diverts affordable housing funds to temporarily house homeless residents along waterways, despite opposition.
State Audit Blasts California for Spending $24 Billion on Homelessness, But Not Tracking Whether Much of It WorksState spent $24 billion on homelessness since 2018 without clear results.State lacks consistent method to assess cost-effectiveness of homelessness programs.
Why is San Jose getting a $7 million tiny home grant meant for San Diego?San Diego lost $10 million tiny home grant to San Jose due to delays, showing Gov. Newsom's focus on homeless housing urgency.
San Jose shifts affordable housing funds to tackle waterway encampments - San Jose SpotlightSan Jose City Council diverts affordable housing funds to temporarily house homeless residents along waterways, despite opposition.
State Audit Blasts California for Spending $24 Billion on Homelessness, But Not Tracking Whether Much of It WorksState spent $24 billion on homelessness since 2018 without clear results.State lacks consistent method to assess cost-effectiveness of homelessness programs.
Norwood Junction station upgrade put on holdRedevelopment plans for Norwood Junction station put on hold as not a priority project.Proposals aimed to realign tracks, platforms for more trains, ease congestion, and improve passenger experience.
Finalist UWS Projects Revealed For City Funding: Intersection Redesign; Verdi Square; Riverside Park Water FountainsResidents can vote on 11 local projects for funding through the participatory budgeting process.Voting for projects can be done in person at various locations or online at pbnyc.org/vote.
Only 10% of flagship levelling up funds spent, say MPsOnly 10% of levelling up funding has been spentLack of transparency and examples of impact in funding allocation
San Jose advocates want more money for non-police crisis team - San Jose SpotlightSan Jose allocates funds for mental health services, supports non-police emergency response.
Proposition 1 campaign lowers expectations amid anticipated low voter turnoutSupporters managing expectations ahead of Election DayProposition 1 faces decreasing support due to various factors
San Jose advocates want more money for non-police crisis team - San Jose SpotlightSan Jose allocates funds for mental health services, supports non-police emergency response.
Proposition 1 campaign lowers expectations amid anticipated low voter turnoutSupporters managing expectations ahead of Election DayProposition 1 faces decreasing support due to various factors
Construction begins on barrier wall to protect threatened Orange County train tracksConstruction of a barrier wall to protect train tracks from landslides in San Clemente.Effects of erosion worsened by powerful winter storms have disrupted rail service along the coastal corridor.
London bus miles cut by 22 million in six years, figures showOuter London communities heavily impacted by bus service cutsSadiq Khan allocated extra funding to save bus routes in central and inner London
Met Police face 'deeply concerning' shortfall as many are quitting and few want to join due to scandalsShortfall of 1,400 officers expected in the Met Police by March, with projected shortfall of 2,650 by 2025.Efforts to replace 20,000 quitting officers with 35,425 full-time cops are underway.
Does having more women in VC circles lead to more funding for woman-led businesses? No, says new studyVenture capital has a significant gender gap with over four in five partners being men, leading to the underrepresentation of woman-led businesses in funding allocation.
NYC awarded over $27M from national JUUL e-cig legal settlementNYC received over $27 million of $462 million JUUL settlement for underage vaping epidemic.