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Santa Clara County affordable housing sees huge funding drop - San Jose Spotlight

Steep drop in state and federal funding for affordable housing in Santa Clara County places more burden on local governments.

Newsom threatens to take money from counties that don't reduce homelessness

Governor Newsom threatens counties with funding cuts if no improvement on homelessness.

What services matter most? - Residents asked for their thoughts

Redbridge Council seeks public input on budget priorities amid funding cuts to maintain key services.

The Guardian view on local government under Labour: reviving the civic gospel | Editorial

Local councils are struggling to meet basic needs due to funding cuts and rising care costs.
A deeper reform of local government funding is urgently needed to restore community services.

The Tories starved councils, thinking no one cared. Now they're bust and we care very much | Will Hutton

Funding cuts to local authorities have had baleful consequences, including closures of public toilets and stretched support for vulnerable populations.
The financial crisis in local government is now out of control, with several councils effectively going bust and more at risk in the near future.

Santa Clara County affordable housing sees huge funding drop - San Jose Spotlight

Steep drop in state and federal funding for affordable housing in Santa Clara County places more burden on local governments.

Newsom threatens to take money from counties that don't reduce homelessness

Governor Newsom threatens counties with funding cuts if no improvement on homelessness.

What services matter most? - Residents asked for their thoughts

Redbridge Council seeks public input on budget priorities amid funding cuts to maintain key services.

The Guardian view on local government under Labour: reviving the civic gospel | Editorial

Local councils are struggling to meet basic needs due to funding cuts and rising care costs.
A deeper reform of local government funding is urgently needed to restore community services.

The Tories starved councils, thinking no one cared. Now they're bust and we care very much | Will Hutton

Funding cuts to local authorities have had baleful consequences, including closures of public toilets and stretched support for vulnerable populations.
The financial crisis in local government is now out of control, with several councils effectively going bust and more at risk in the near future.
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#donald-trump

Ex-Ukrainian President Guarantees' Trump Won't Cut Funding in Fight Against Russia

Significant concern about potential U.S. funding cuts to Ukraine post-Trump's election; confidence in Ukraine's resilience regardless of financial support.

Fox News Contributor Calls to Cut Secret Service Funding Day After Trump Thanks Democrats for Increasing It

Sean Duffy urges Congress to cut Secret Service funding, citing failures in protecting Trump amid assassination threats.

Ex-Ukrainian President Guarantees' Trump Won't Cut Funding in Fight Against Russia

Significant concern about potential U.S. funding cuts to Ukraine post-Trump's election; confidence in Ukraine's resilience regardless of financial support.

Fox News Contributor Calls to Cut Secret Service Funding Day After Trump Thanks Democrats for Increasing It

Sean Duffy urges Congress to cut Secret Service funding, citing failures in protecting Trump amid assassination threats.
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#youth-development

Less Young People in Kent will be able to complete the Duke of Edinburgh scheme

Funding cuts by Kent County Council hinder young people's ability to complete the Duke of Edinburgh scheme, impacting skills development and future opportunities.

Stormzy opens community centre as No 10 criticised for failing youth

Stormzy is opening a community centre in London to help young people, addressing the need for more youth services funding.

The Lack of Youth Clubs in Kent

Youth clubs in Kent are crucial for youth development but are significantly lacking in number and funding compared to wealthier regions.

Less Young People in Kent will be able to complete the Duke of Edinburgh scheme

Funding cuts by Kent County Council hinder young people's ability to complete the Duke of Edinburgh scheme, impacting skills development and future opportunities.

Stormzy opens community centre as No 10 criticised for failing youth

Stormzy is opening a community centre in London to help young people, addressing the need for more youth services funding.

The Lack of Youth Clubs in Kent

Youth clubs in Kent are crucial for youth development but are significantly lacking in number and funding compared to wealthier regions.
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Reeves urged not to cut Sellafield funds amid concern at rise in near misses'

Funding cuts for nuclear sites, including Sellafield, could jeopardize safety amid increased near misses and regulatory concerns.

Funding cuts could mean death of Sami languages, say Indigenous parliaments

Funding cuts threaten the preservation of Sami languages, potentially leading to their disappearance.
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Bay Area educators respond to Donald Trump's plan to dismantle Dept. of Education

Trump plans to dismantle the Department of Education and withdraw funding from public schools that teach certain historical perspectives.

BBC World Service retreat helping Russia and China push propaganda'

The BBC's funding cuts have allowed Russia and China to thrive in media, threatening global democracy.

Rosindell slams decision to 'abolish Christmas' amid festive lights row

Andrew Rosindell MP criticized Havering Council for cancelling Christmas lights, urging reconsideration based on cultural significance despite financial difficulties.

State budget error could cost Washington community colleges

The Washington governor's office plans to cut $28.5 million from community colleges, risking layoffs and program closures due to budget misallocations.

58 per cent of planned zero emission bus orders set to be cancelled in Germany after halt in subsidies, VDV states

Funding cuts threaten the procurement of zero-emission buses, with only 42 out of 100 planned buses to be effectively procured in Germany.
#early-childhood-education

Ontario cutting funding from daycare centres not in $10-a-day program | CBC News

Non-participating child-care centres in Ontario will lose funding and may reduce services or close due to changes in the $10-a-day program.

Ms. Rachel Is Not Happy About New York's Child-Care Budget Cuts

Mayor Eric Adams cutting funding for NYC early-childhood-education, prompting YouTube influencer Ms. Rachel to speak out and advocate for change.

Ontario cutting funding from daycare centres not in $10-a-day program | CBC News

Non-participating child-care centres in Ontario will lose funding and may reduce services or close due to changes in the $10-a-day program.

Ms. Rachel Is Not Happy About New York's Child-Care Budget Cuts

Mayor Eric Adams cutting funding for NYC early-childhood-education, prompting YouTube influencer Ms. Rachel to speak out and advocate for change.
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#education

Share your experience of how libraries shaped your life

Council-run libraries face closure due to funding cuts, impacting communities that rely on them for reading and learning opportunities.

Brooklyn parents upset over loss in funding for free after-school programs

Parents in southern Brooklyn seek free after-school options due to funding cuts, facing significant financial burdens without state support.

Share your experience of how libraries shaped your life

Council-run libraries face closure due to funding cuts, impacting communities that rely on them for reading and learning opportunities.

Brooklyn parents upset over loss in funding for free after-school programs

Parents in southern Brooklyn seek free after-school options due to funding cuts, facing significant financial burdens without state support.
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Protests held on stage at Edinburgh festival over Scottish arts funding cuts

Protests erupted at the Edinburgh festival over proposed cuts to Scottish arts funding, igniting outcry from performers and industry leaders.

Germany ponders its Olympic future after disappointing medal tally at Paris 2024

German athletes, including gold medalists, expressed concerns about funding cuts and poor training conditions to Chancellor Olaf Scholz, reflecting broader issues faced by Team Germany in international competitions.
#california

'No more excuses' on homelessness, Newsom warns counties. Has California done all it can?

Gov. Newsom visited a homeless encampment, urged swift action, threatened funding cuts for slow progress, praised LA's efforts, and emphasized the need for counties to do more.

Newsom Vows to Take Away Funding From Cities and Counties for Not Clearing Encampments | KQED

Newsom vows to redirect state investments to address homelessness, criticizing slow progress and threatening funding cuts for lack of action by local governments.

'No more excuses' on homelessness, Newsom warns counties. Has California done all it can?

Gov. Newsom visited a homeless encampment, urged swift action, threatened funding cuts for slow progress, praised LA's efforts, and emphasized the need for counties to do more.

Newsom Vows to Take Away Funding From Cities and Counties for Not Clearing Encampments | KQED

Newsom vows to redirect state investments to address homelessness, criticizing slow progress and threatening funding cuts for lack of action by local governments.
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Bay Area victims advocate groups rally to push for state funding

Advocates rally for state funding to support victims services organizations amid significant federal funding cuts.

California deficit could halt raises for disability workers. They say Newsom 'breaking a promise'

Gov. Newsom delays raises for disability care workers, affecting services for people with disabilities.

New York City Council to unveil budget rebuttal

The New York City Council plans to respond to the Mayor's Preliminary Budget on April Fools Day, starting the next budget phase.
Dramatic funding cuts and reversals have marked the current budget season in New York City.

Alicia Keys joins effort to save beloved theater program at her NYC high school

Alumni like Alicia Keys are stepping up to save the theater program at a prestigious Manhattan school.
The Professional Performing Arts School faced a budget cut threatening its theater program, prompting fundraising efforts by alumni and students.
#new-york-city

NYC's budget talks stalled ahead of July 1 deadline as City Council is 'commited to restoring cuts' from Adams' spending plan

Budget negotiations between Mayor Eric Adams and City Council may face delays, impacting funding for key programs.

Farmers Market Compost Layoffs Loom In NYC Budget Scrap

The GrowNYC composting program faced layoffs due to funding cuts, but an anonymous donation has kept it running until June.
City officials' decision to cut funding for community composting programs affects the accessibility of composting options for New Yorkers.

Eric Adams reverses course: Axes planned cuts to Summer Rising and community schools

New York City is reversing proposed funding cuts for community schools and Summer Rising programs.
The cuts were initially blamed on the influx of asylum seekers and other migrants, but other officials disagreed.

NYC's budget talks stalled ahead of July 1 deadline as City Council is 'commited to restoring cuts' from Adams' spending plan

Budget negotiations between Mayor Eric Adams and City Council may face delays, impacting funding for key programs.

Farmers Market Compost Layoffs Loom In NYC Budget Scrap

The GrowNYC composting program faced layoffs due to funding cuts, but an anonymous donation has kept it running until June.
City officials' decision to cut funding for community composting programs affects the accessibility of composting options for New Yorkers.

Eric Adams reverses course: Axes planned cuts to Summer Rising and community schools

New York City is reversing proposed funding cuts for community schools and Summer Rising programs.
The cuts were initially blamed on the influx of asylum seekers and other migrants, but other officials disagreed.
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Drug deaths riseby 80% in 10 years as services are cut back to the bone

MPs warn about the impact of cuts to local authorities on drug-related deaths
Annual spending on drug and alcohol treatment services has fallen by 40%

Budget cuts to Mars Sample Return mission prompt hundreds of layoffs at JPL

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) will lay off 530 employees and 40 additional contractors due to anticipated funding cuts in the next federal budget.
This is the second round of layoffs for JPL this year, following the reduction of on-site contractors in January.
#gaza

Live: Qatar says truce proposal will be sent to Hamas

A framework to halt the Gaza fighting and for hostage releases is being relayed to Hamas by mediator Qatar.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will meet UNRWA donor nations to address funding cuts affecting ordinary Palestinians.

UN chief says UNRWA is backbone' of Gaza aid response

Antonio Guterres appeals for continued funding to UN Palestinian Refugee agency in Gaza following funding cuts by several countries.
Conditions in Gaza are dire, with flooding, lack of clean water, and collapsed health system.
UN officials warn that UNRWA may have to halt operations by the end of February if funding is not restored.

Live: Qatar says truce proposal will be sent to Hamas

A framework to halt the Gaza fighting and for hostage releases is being relayed to Hamas by mediator Qatar.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will meet UNRWA donor nations to address funding cuts affecting ordinary Palestinians.

UN chief says UNRWA is backbone' of Gaza aid response

Antonio Guterres appeals for continued funding to UN Palestinian Refugee agency in Gaza following funding cuts by several countries.
Conditions in Gaza are dire, with flooding, lack of clean water, and collapsed health system.
UN officials warn that UNRWA may have to halt operations by the end of February if funding is not restored.
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What's behind Israel's decision to target UNRWA?

Israel has been trying to eliminate the UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees.
Several countries, including the US and UK, have recently cut funding for UNRWA after allegations of employee involvement in attacks on Israel.
UNRWA has fired nine employees and is investigating the allegations.

Why Canada's international student program needs fixing | CBC News

Colleges and universities in Canada are profiting from international students, but many of these students face precarious living conditions.
Provincial funding cuts have pushed schools to boost international enrollment, leading to an influx of international students.

Birmingham City Council announces hundreds of job redundancies

Birmingham City Council plans to axe up to 600 posts in a wave of mass redundancies.
The council has issued a section 114 notice on September 5, effectively declaring bankruptcy.

Effort to Revamp I.R.S. Struggles Despite Multibillion-Dollar Infusion

The IRS has not yet solved its struggles in answering customer calls, addressing identity theft, and processing amended tax returns.
The agency's funding is facing significant cuts despite ongoing challenges and the need to improve customer service.

Sunak flood response too slow and not enough, says Starmer

Keir Starmer criticizes the government's response to flooding and vows to take pre-emptive action earlier in the year.
Starmer suggests creating a task force to bring together local authorities, emergency response, and local people to ensure prevention work is done.

Oakland Unified faces tough budget decisions for future school years with $33 million shortfall

Oakland Unified School District faces a $33 million budget shortfall for the next school year
The district plans to adjust its budget by consolidating schools and cutting funding for certain programs.
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Canada's haves-and-have-nots' health system lags behind Europe, study finds

Funding cuts and inefficiency in the Canadian healthcare system are limiting access to primary healthcare for many Canadians.
Comparisons with other OECD countries show that countries with guaranteed access to primary care have better outcomes.

Poll: Eric Adams' job approval rating tumbles to 28 percent

Adams' numbers have been dragged down by funding cuts and affordable housing issues.
83% of respondents are concerned about the budget cuts impacting their daily lives.
Adams' disapproval ratings are highest among Hispanic voters and independents.

While Dodging a Shutdown, Congress May Have Just Given Some Jan. 6 Rioters a Break

Congress averted a shutdown by agreeing to keep federal spending at current levels.
The Department of Justice may have to pare back its efforts to hold Jan. 6 insurrectionists accountable due to funding cuts.
Just 1,202 people have been charged out of the estimated 2,500-3,000 potential defendants from the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Canada's haves-and-have-nots' health system lags behind Europe, study finds

Funding cuts and inefficiency in the Canadian healthcare system are limiting access to primary healthcare for many Canadians.
Comparisons with other OECD countries show that countries with guaranteed access to primary care have better outcomes.

Poll: Eric Adams' job approval rating tumbles to 28 percent

Adams' numbers have been dragged down by funding cuts and affordable housing issues.
83% of respondents are concerned about the budget cuts impacting their daily lives.
Adams' disapproval ratings are highest among Hispanic voters and independents.

While Dodging a Shutdown, Congress May Have Just Given Some Jan. 6 Rioters a Break

Congress averted a shutdown by agreeing to keep federal spending at current levels.
The Department of Justice may have to pare back its efforts to hold Jan. 6 insurrectionists accountable due to funding cuts.
Just 1,202 people have been charged out of the estimated 2,500-3,000 potential defendants from the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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#pompidou-center

A French Museum Collides With New Jersey Politics

Plans for Pompidou Center outpost in Jersey City put on hold due to funding cuts and reasons related to Covid impact, supply chain issues, rising costs, and financial burdens.

A French Museum Collides With New Jersey Politics

Plans for Pompidou Center outpost in Jersey City halted due to funding cuts and external factors.

A French Museum Collides With New Jersey Politics

Plans for Pompidou Center outpost in Jersey City put on hold due to funding cuts and reasons related to Covid impact, supply chain issues, rising costs, and financial burdens.

A French Museum Collides With New Jersey Politics

Plans for Pompidou Center outpost in Jersey City halted due to funding cuts and external factors.
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$58 million in NYC library funding restored, branches expected to reopen Sundays

Controversial funding cuts to NYC libraries will be restored, allowing branches to reopen on Sundays.
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