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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Assemblymember honored at San Jose health fair

Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens received the Gordon N. Chan Leadership Award for advocating equity and access for underserved communities.
Renovation
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Italy is reviving plans for a bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland. Will it work?

Italy approved construction of the Strait of Messina Bridge, set to be the world's longest suspension bridge, beginning in 2026.
#alameda-county
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago
Public health

More controversy over how Alameda County will spend $1.8 billion in Measure W funds, but supervisors stick to their plan

fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago
Public health

More controversy over how Alameda County will spend $1.8 billion in Measure W funds, but supervisors stick to their plan

California
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

More controversy over how Alameda County will spend $1.8 billion in Measure W funds, but supervisors stick to their plan

Alameda County allocated $1.8 billion from Measure W, committing 80% to homelessness services amid public controversy.
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Exclusive | NYC middle school spent $20K in a week at one restaurant - with $600 in eggs, $200 worth of coffee and tea: docs

A middle school in Brooklyn expended nearly $20,000 on catering from a Caribbean restaurant in a week, totaling $745,000 in a year.
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

11 more NYC libraries to reopen Sundays this fall

Eleven New York City public libraries will reopen on Sundays beginning September 7, funded by a $2 million City Council investment.
fromGothamist
1 week ago

11 more NYC libraries will soon open on Sundays

"Libraries are among our most precious public resources," Adams said, adding that the funding will help more residents access literacy programs, technology classes and career resources.
Miscellaneous
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 week ago

What Is "Civil Society"-and How Is It Under Threat? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

"Law firms, universities and now civil society groups are in Trump's sights for punitive action," noted the Associated Press in April, as the Trump administration moved to cut over $1 billion in federal funding to nonprofits from Meals on Wheels to Head Start.
Social justice
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Zohran Mamdani's NYC grocery stores scheme draws fresh scrutiny as video of empty, city-owned Missouri market goes viral

Mamdani's proposal is a public option for produce, aiming to redirect city funds from corporate supermarkets to city-owned grocery stores to lower prices and avoid price gouging. The initiative intends to operate without profit motives and collaborate with small businesses and local farms, offering wholesale pricing to consumers.
US politics
fromAustin Monitor
2 weeks ago

Council OKs new convention center, as downtown opponents push petitions - Austin Monitor

City Council approved two measures for Convention Center development, including $25 million for downtown reconstruction and a privately financed project near Circuit of the Americas.
#homelessness
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
California

Alameda County Officials Will Dedicate Nearly $1B to Homelessness in Untapped Sales Tax Revenue | KQED

Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

In multimillion-dollar building, formerly homeless people face 'dismal' conditions, suit says

Tenants at a supportive housing facility in Los Angeles are suing over extreme neglect, citing severe disrepair and unsafe living conditions.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
California

Alameda County Officials Will Dedicate Nearly $1B to Homelessness in Untapped Sales Tax Revenue | KQED

Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

In multimillion-dollar building, formerly homeless people face 'dismal' conditions, suit says

Tenants at a supportive housing facility in Los Angeles are suing over extreme neglect, citing severe disrepair and unsafe living conditions.
#trump-administration
fromFortune
4 weeks ago
US politics

Trump's DOJ sues to oust Hollywood movie CEO and 2 others from broadcasting board using medieval legal tool

fromFortune
4 weeks ago
US politics

Trump's DOJ sues to oust Hollywood movie CEO and 2 others from broadcasting board using medieval legal tool

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 weeks ago

El Cerrito's library is bustling, overflowing and seismically unsafe. After 20 years, will voters finally get on board to pay for a new one?

The library at 6510 Stockton Ave. built in 1948, is too small and seismically unsafe, with hazardous materials and accessibility issues for seniors and disabled people.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

What is a wealth tax and would it work in the UK?

A wealth tax directly targets accumulated wealth and could significantly fund public services.
fromConsequence
4 weeks ago

Ben Folds on His Orchestral Album, Leaving the Kennedy Center, and the Mission to Keep Art Alive: Podcast

"David's just next level. It doesn't sound like a live record until you hear the clapping - that's how you know you got it right."
London music
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Only the GOP denies humanity's effect on climate change

As a grandfather of children the age of those caught in the exceptional river flooding in Texas Hill Country, I am horrified at the death toll of such young and innocent children.
US politics
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

State budget includes $750 million in loans to keep Bay Area transit agencies running while new tax sought

Bay Area transit agencies received a $750 million loan to avert immediate financial crisis, but long-term solutions are still uncertain.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Eilish O'Regan: Eight things we learnt as Children's Health Ireland and NTPF bosses faced TDs' questions

Children's Health Ireland (CHI) managers were before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for a second time regarding financial issues.
Public health
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'What was I to do?' - Culture Minister Patrick O'Donovan says decision not to keep Arts Council chief in her role was 'proportionate'

Ms. Kennelly was disappointed not to receive a second five-year term after controversy over a €6.7m abandoned IT project at the Arts Council.
fromDefector
1 month ago

Ohio Caves To The Haslams, Tells Cleveland To Eat Dirt | Defector

Ohio lawmakers facilitated the relocation of the Cleveland Browns to suburb Brook Park, benefiting owner Jimmy Haslam significantly.
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 month ago

State Officials Approve Funding For Chase Field Upgrades

Hobbs has signed legislation for $500MM in sales tax revenue over 30 years for Chase Field renovations, contingent on a lease extension with Maricopa County.
Boston Red Sox
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Silicon Valley BART project gets millions in funding, but still short - San Jose Spotlight

VTA officials said they've negotiated with Kiewit Shea Traylor for about 18 months, but their prices were nearly twice what VTA could afford.
Silicon Valley
fromNature
1 month ago

NIH-funded science must now be free to read instantly: what you should know

"The NIH policy has been welcomed by open-access (OA) advocates, and reflects a global shift towards making publicly funded research freely available."
US news
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

'We are Vegas' team': A's begin building stadium

With mounds of dirt, construction vehicles and the exact location where home plate will be at the new A's Ballpark serving as the backdrop Monday morning, team owner John Fisher stood in front of a large gathering with one message: 'We are Vegas' team.'
Atlanta Braves
Non-profit organizations
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Private hospitals now getting 60pc of public funds that are spent tackling waiting lists

For-profit hospitals receive over €100 million yearly from public funds to reduce waiting lists.
Concerns arise over the allocation of funds used to address delays for public patients.
#reproductive-rights
Fundraising
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Beaumont Hospital investigated for alleged financial irregularities related to single publicly funded clinic

Beaumont Hospital's funding for reducing waiting lists is suspended due to alleged financial irregularities.
#journalism
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Picasso and Warhol paintings belonging to Hezbollah financier' to be sold

The Independent provides critical journalism on important issues without paywalls, ensuring accessibility for all readers.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Watch live: Starmer faces Badenoch at PMQs ahead of Rachel Reeves spending review

Quality journalism should be accessible to everyone without paywalls.
The Independent is committed to covering critical issues from multiple perspectives.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Picasso and Warhol paintings belonging to Hezbollah financier' to be sold

The Independent provides critical journalism on important issues without paywalls, ensuring accessibility for all readers.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Sounds Like a Yes': CNN Anchor Grills Top Trump Budget Official On Revoking Elon Musk's Contracts

Trump administration considers cancelling Elon Musk's government contracts.
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Kansas Announces Groundbreaking of $43M Freestate Middle-Mile Network

The Freestate Middle Mile Network, which is publicly funded and publicly owned, showcases our state's financial stewardship and strategic approach to improving the digital landscape.
Online Community Development
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

CHI report on use of public funding referred to gardai; Fears delayed surgeries could mean some boys face infertility

Taoiseach Micheál Martin called for Garda investigation into public funding issues at Children's Health Ireland.
from48 hills
2 months ago

Brutality of Lurie budget comes into focus as labor, community vow to fight back - 48 hills

The Lurie budget puts lots of money in to hiring more cops, presumably to fight crime—but wage theft is also a crime, and this bit of law enforcement is going to go away.
NYC politics
Washington DC
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 months ago

Kennedy Center Tries MAGA PR Strategy After Sales Tank, Hegseth Timed a Harvey Milk Rebuke for Pride Month, and a Rabid Raccoon Was Found in Bowie - Washingtonian

Paul Simon begins his tour with three shows at Wolf Trap, performing tracks from his new album 'Seven Songs.'
Elon Musk criticizes GOP spending bill, which he claims could negatively impact his DOGE project.
Recent political proposals include significant cuts to NPR, tribal colleges, and the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Athletes urge PM to back London 2029 World Championships bid

Athletes urge UK government to support London's bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Our obsession with spoiling pets has gone too far: your dog doesn't care if its collar is from Burberry | Van Badham

The Queensland government-owned company's chair's decision to bill for a luxurious hotel stay for his dog sparked debate about taxpayer-funded expenses amidst pressing state issues.
Pets
#pbs
US news
fromwww.twincities.com
2 months ago

PBS suing Trump administration over defunding, three days after NPR filed similar case

PBS filed a lawsuit to block Trump's order stripping federal funding, arguing it violates their editorial independence and constitutional rights.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

PBS Chief Paula Kerger Dismisses Trump's Claims of Bias' After Executive Order Targeting Network: There Isn't Much to Talk About'

US news
fromwww.twincities.com
2 months ago

PBS suing Trump administration over defunding, three days after NPR filed similar case

PBS filed a lawsuit to block Trump's order stripping federal funding, arguing it violates their editorial independence and constitutional rights.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

PBS Chief Paula Kerger Dismisses Trump's Claims of Bias' After Executive Order Targeting Network: There Isn't Much to Talk About'

fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Quincy residents sue to stop installation of patron saint statues at public safety building

A lawsuit claims Quincy's installation of religious statues violates the Massachusetts Constitution by favoring Catholicism over other faiths.
#supreme-court
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago
philosophy

Split Supreme Court blocks Oklahoma's Catholic charter school but future cases could hinge on whether charters are, at their core, public or private

philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

Split Supreme Court blocks Oklahoma's Catholic charter school but future cases could hinge on whether charters are, at their core, public or private

The Supreme Court blocked Oklahoma's first religious charter school, raising critical questions on public funding for faith-based education.
Future rulings could define the rights of students and teachers in charter schools.
Brooklyn
fromShore News Network
2 months ago

Brooklyn convenience store sells half-million dollar jackpot ticket

A Brooklyn player won a $500,000 PICK 10 lottery prize from Fifth Avenue Convenience.
The New York Lottery contributes significantly to public schools' funding across the state.
#education
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

SCOTUS needs to walk carefully in case of a religious charter school

Supreme Court deliberations on funding for religious charter schools could significantly impact public charter school independence in New York.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Public funding for royals triples since 2012 because of Palace works

Public funding for the Royal Household has significantly increased to 132 million since 2012, driven by renovation costs.
The Sovereign Grant rose by 53% recently due to Buckingham Palace construction projects.
#nfl
fromNewsmax
3 months ago

Kamala Harris Takes Large Security Detail to NYC Bar

Republican NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa criticized the extensive security detail for Harris, stating, 'She's going to a bar to enjoy herself, and she's got an army of security paid for by us, not her.'
NYC politics
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Adams accuses Campaign Finance Board of poisoning atmosphere' with release of letter charging his campaign broke the law | amNewYork

Mayor Adams defends his campaign against CFB allegations while criticizing the board's transparency in releasing information regarding his campaign's legal issues.
#trump
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

Trump orders end of NPR's federal funding. And, judge blocks use of Alien Enemies Act

Trump's executive order may end federal funding for NPR and PBS, citing political bias.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump orders end of NPR's federal funding. And, judge blocks use of Alien Enemies Act

Trump's executive order may end federal funding for NPR and PBS, citing political bias.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

NYC budget: Adams admin not worried about Trump tariffs and funding cuts sparking doomsday' for NYC economy | amNewYork

City officials do not expect a doomsday scenario despite fears from Trump's tariffs and cuts.
Current economic forecasts suggest a slowdown rather than a recession for New York City.
#washington-commanders
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago
Washington Nationals

Column | After that Commanders pep rally, it's time for D.C. to get a better deal

The funding plan for the Commanders' new stadium raises concerns about the fairness to D.C. taxpayers.
Washington Redskins
fromHogs Haven
3 months ago

Daily Slop - 19 Apr 25 - Jon Gruden goes one-on-one with Jayden Daniels

The Commanders are planning a $3.2 billion stadium development in D.C. funded primarily by the team, alongside limited contributions from the city.
Washington Redskins
fromHogs Haven
3 months ago

Daily Slop - 19 Apr 25 - Jon Gruden goes one-on-one with Jayden Daniels

The Commanders are planning a $3.2 billion stadium development in D.C. funded primarily by the team, alongside limited contributions from the city.
NYC politics
fromPlanetizen
3 months ago

NYC Open Streets Organizers Call for City Support

New York City's open streets program faces decline due to lack of support and resources from city officials.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Legal Aid's relentless pro-crime push puts all New Yorkers in danger

The Legal Aid Society's activities allegedly prioritize criminal defenses over victims' rights, contributing to challenges in policing.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Amid questions about his resume, leader of new Los Angeles housing agency plans to depart

Los Angeles County will generate $400 million annually for low-income housing, led by interim CEO Ryan Johnson despite concerns over his background.
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