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New York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

State blows deadline to hand over critical study on mayoral control of NYC public schools

The release of a critical report assessing the effectiveness of mayoral control over NYC schools has been delayed past the deadline.
Lawmakers are considering whether to grant Mayor Eric Adams an extension for oversight of city public schools based on the pending report. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

NY pols push to pad teacher, cop, gov't worker pensions - and sock taxpayers with whopping $4B bill

State lawmakers consider pension boost for government workers, raising concerns about $4 billion costs.
Proposed changes could impact taxpayers, including $163 million added annual pension costs for NYC. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
4 months ago
California

Gavin Newsom goes on defense over California Democrat's wealth tax. Why it's a political move

Governor Newsom criticized a proposal for a tax on wealthy Californians during his budget presentation.
The plan for a state tax on ultra-millionaires and billionaires was quickly shelved by state lawmakers. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
5 months ago
California

California GOP lawmakers urge Newsom to call a special session to address the deficit

California Assembly Republicans are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to call a special session to tackle the state's projected $68 billion deficit.
The lawmakers want immediate action to roll back spending programs to maximize the effect of current year solutions and avoid more difficult solutions later. [ more ]
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