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#california
fromKqed
4 days ago
US Elections

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago
US Elections

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago
US Elections

A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss

Democrats in California face unprecedented uncertainty in the gubernatorial race, risking their long-held control amid voter dissatisfaction.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 hours ago

Santa Clara County faces state investigation for Measure A mailers - San Jose Spotlight

California's FPPC investigates Santa Clara County for allegedly using public funds to promote a sales tax increase for hospitals.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple

California's mail-in ballots faced significant delays, with late arrivals increasing fourfold compared to the previous election, impacting vote counting.
US Elections
fromKqed
4 days ago

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on vote-by-mail oversight by the Postal Service.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
US Elections
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss

Democrats in California face unprecedented uncertainty in the gubernatorial race, risking their long-held control amid voter dissatisfaction.
#oakland
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
11 hours ago

A quick guide to the Oakland charter reform debate

Oakland voters may restructure city government in November, focusing on charter reform proposals that concentrate power in the mayor's office or strengthen the City Council.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
11 hours ago

A quick guide to the Oakland charter reform debate

Oakland voters may restructure city government in November, focusing on charter reform proposals that concentrate power in the mayor's office or strengthen the City Council.
#san-jose-city-council
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
12 hours ago

San Jose District 7 candidates square off at public forum - San Jose Spotlight

Candidates for San Jose City Council District 7 emphasize public safety, homelessness, and quality of life, with differing views on the district's needs.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
12 hours ago

Local elections 2026: A guide to London's 32 boroughs

More than six million Londoners can vote in the local elections on May 7, with all 32 boroughs electing 1,817 councillors.
#reform-uk
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Reform cold calling public in bid to find paper' candidates for local elections

Reform UK is cold calling individuals to recruit paper candidates for local elections before the deadline.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Drip feed of Reform UK controversies puts party's policy drive in shade

Reform UK faces significant internal issues, including high attrition rates and controversial statements from candidates.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
23 hours ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

It's your last chance to vote early in federal byelections for 2 Toronto ridings | CBC News

Advance polls for key Toronto and Quebec byelections could lead to a federal majority government for the Liberals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 months ago

He'll never vote Republican again after state leaders bragged about tricking voters - LGBTQ Nation

An Ohio man vows to stop voting Republican after the party's manipulation of a ballot measure aimed at curbing gerrymandering.
US Elections
fromAxios
2 days ago

Dems eyeing 2028 want huge tax cuts - but big hikes for the rich

Democratic presidential candidates propose significant tax cuts, including eliminating federal income taxes for many workers and making income up to $75,000 tax-free for couples.
Privacy professionals
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Gearoid O'Sullivan: Would you be happy to have details of your tax affairs paraded in public?

New rules threaten taxpayer privacy by limiting the right to private hearings in the appeals process.
California
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Group wants to put town's use of parking lots on the ballot

Residents of Los Altos seek a ballot initiative to protect downtown parking plazas from changes without public voting.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Rep. Chip Roy stated, 'We aren't getting the job done. Part of that is because we are bound by this big, broken, fake filibuster of 60 votes. But part of it is you gotta have the willpower to do it.'
US politics
Law
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Dave Ramsey Tells Tutor With $24,000 IRS Debt to Pay the Government First in Her $94,000 Debt Snowball

Prioritize IRS debt over other debts due to its unique enforcement powers and penalties.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromUnHerd
2 days ago

Zohran Mamdani is pushing New York towards fiscal disaster

New York City's finances are severely strained, with spending outpacing revenue growth, leading to potential credit downgrades.
fromNew York Daily News
6 days ago
New York City

NYC Council budget plan averts Mamdani property tax hike, avoids tapping reserves

The City Council plans to close New York's budget gap without tax hikes or using reserves, proposing alternative funding sources instead.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Revenue from Albany a common sense solution for working New Yorkers | amNewYork

New York City faces a $5.4 billion budget gap due to underbudgeting and state revenue raids.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Op-ed | A responsible path forward for New York City's budget | amNewYork

New York City's budget process is a complex negotiation that impacts community investment and addresses fiscal challenges.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Editorial | Building a responsible budget at City Hall | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani and Speaker Menin present competing budget plans to address a $5.9 billion deficit in New York City.
NYC politics
fromUnHerd
2 days ago

Zohran Mamdani is pushing New York towards fiscal disaster

New York City's finances are severely strained, with spending outpacing revenue growth, leading to potential credit downgrades.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
6 days ago

NYC Council budget plan averts Mamdani property tax hike, avoids tapping reserves

The City Council plans to close New York's budget gap without tax hikes or using reserves, proposing alternative funding sources instead.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Revenue from Albany a common sense solution for working New Yorkers | amNewYork

New York City faces a $5.4 billion budget gap due to underbudgeting and state revenue raids.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
4 days ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
Education
fromKqed
5 days ago

Beloved San Jose Charter School Faces Potential Closure | KQED

There is a national shortage of credentialed teachers affecting compliance in schools, including East Side Unified School District.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Boston faces budget deficit of nearly $50 million

Boston faces a $48.4 million budget deficit due to external cost pressures, prompting spending freezes and hiring delays.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

What Washington state agents are seeing with new 'millionaires tax'

High-net-worth clients are adapting to new tax implications, with some accelerating plans to relocate due to financial considerations.
Non-profit organizations
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

Florida's budget stalemate takes on Cherfilius-McCormick probe-related twist

Cherfilus-McCormick's funding requests for a tablet program raised concerns about potential violations and connections to for-profit entities.
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

The US Government Could End The Federal Gas Tax

The tax provides more than $23 billion per year in revenue for federal highway and public transit programs. The federal gas tax has been in place, in one way or another, since 1919 and was last raised in 1993.
Alternative transportation
fromPhilosophynow
6 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Ontario municipalities say they're at critical' point, call on province to fill $4B funding gap | CBC News

Municipalities in Ontario face a $4 billion funding shortfall for provincial responsibilities, impacting infrastructure projects and social services.
#san-francisco
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

127 SF City Workers Get Pink Slips, With Another Possible 370 to Go

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie initiated layoffs to address a $400 million budget deficit, affecting 127 workers across 18 departments.
SF politics
from48 hills
6 days ago

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
SF politics
fromMission Local
5 days ago

S.F. Ethics Commission will weigh in on Lurie-Trump phone records

Mayor Daniel Lurie faces scrutiny for not disclosing records of his call with President Trump regarding federal agent deployment.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

127 SF City Workers Get Pink Slips, With Another Possible 370 to Go

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie initiated layoffs to address a $400 million budget deficit, affecting 127 workers across 18 departments.
SF politics
from48 hills
6 days ago

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
SF politics
fromMission Local
5 days ago

S.F. Ethics Commission will weigh in on Lurie-Trump phone records

Mayor Daniel Lurie faces scrutiny for not disclosing records of his call with President Trump regarding federal agent deployment.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Fionnan Sheahan: The Dail reform dorks are coming after your TD - beware of geeks bearing grift

Capping the number of TDs may undermine essential elements of the political system.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Local elections profile: Croydon

Croydon is a diverse, populous borough in London known for its high-rise living, commercial hub, and rich history dating back to before the Norman Conquest.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

House Democrats to hold California 'shadow hearings' on midterm election security

California Democrats are holding hearings to defend state election systems against Trump's fraud allegations and threats of intervention.
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Civilian agencies face 10% cuts in Trump's 2027 budget

President Trump proposed a $2.2 trillion fiscal 2027 budget with increased defense spending and cuts to non-defense agencies.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Zuckerberg's decision to close school forces district to put tax measure on ballot

Enrollment in Ravenswood School District is projected to increase by 21% due to the closure of The Primary School by Zuckerberg and Chan.
#charter-reform
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Meet the District 4 candidates: Do you support raising threshold for ballot measures?

Proposed charter reforms would increase mayoral power and complicate the ballot measure process in District 4.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Mayor Lurie, Sup. Mandelman Introduce Ballot Measures Aimed at Reforming City Charter

San Francisco Mayor Lurie and Board President Mandelman propose three charter reforms for November 2026 that would tighten ballot initiatives, expand mayoral authority, and overhaul contracting rules, facing labor opposition over concentrated power concerns.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Meet the District 4 candidates: Do you support raising threshold for ballot measures?

Proposed charter reforms would increase mayoral power and complicate the ballot measure process in District 4.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Mayor Lurie, Sup. Mandelman Introduce Ballot Measures Aimed at Reforming City Charter

San Francisco Mayor Lurie and Board President Mandelman propose three charter reforms for November 2026 that would tighten ballot initiatives, expand mayoral authority, and overhaul contracting rules, facing labor opposition over concentrated power concerns.
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Mamdani fires back at Menin over City Council's budget response, charges it ignores bigger financial problems | amNewYork

Mamdani stated that the City Council's budget strategy effectively ensures this structural deficit will continue indefinitely, impacting vital city services and failing to solve deep financial problems.
New York City
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

Tax the Rich? Oregon Voters Could Weigh In on First-of-its-Kind Wealth Tax

A proposed 2 percent wealth tax on Oregon assets above $30 million would generate $2.7 billion annually to address the state's fiscal crisis affecting schools and transportation.
fromInvestigative Post
4 days ago

Investigative Post event on reforming Buffalo and NY government.

John Kaehny has written and successfully lobbied for the passage of state and New York City laws related to government transparency and accountability, including the first open data law in the world in 2012.
NYC politics
SF politics
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's Absence From Board of Supervisors Follows Investigation Into Leaked Memo

Jackie Fielder's office is under investigation for leaking a confidential memo regarding the controversial RESET Center approved by the Board of Supervisors.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Housing muni market swells amid affordability policy debate

Municipal bonds have become a critical financing tool for affordable housing, growing 198% since 2016 and now representing 7% of the $4.4 trillion municipal bond market.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Cupertino to poll residents on potential tax increase - San Jose Spotlight

Cupertino officials are polling residents on raising the utility users tax from 2.4% to 4.8% to address budget pressures, including increased sheriff services costs.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

'More money in my pocket is a no-brainer': Readers weigh in on proposed income tax cut

A recent analysis from Tufts University's Center for State Policy Analysis estimates it would reduce state tax revenue by roughly $5.1 billion per year - about a 10% overall decline - while saving the median Massachusetts household around $1,250 annually.
Boston
New York City
fromNBC New York
5 days ago

City Council adds free transit proposal to its preliminary budget response

City Council proposes an alternative budget to address a $6 billion shortfall without raising taxes or cutting essential services.
#local-elections
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
fromPadailypost
4 weeks ago

Opinion: School board should wait until after the election to select a new superintendent

The last three months have been tumultuous in the district. The community was divided by a surprise move in January to add ethnic studies to the high school curriculum, a class that Chinese and Jewish families felt was discriminatory. When new board member Rowena Chiu said publicly she felt bullied by other "woke" school board members for questioning the class, all hell broke loose.
Austin
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Would a Massachusetts income tax cut actually help you? Here's what to know.

A proposed ballot measure would reduce Massachusetts income tax from 5% to 4%, saving the median household $1,250 annually but costing the state approximately $5.1 billion in revenue.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Rifts emerge in San Jose budget talks - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose City Council approved the mayor's budget message with an 8-3 vote, rejecting additional proposals to address affordability, homelessness prevention, and blight reduction amid a $56 million deficit.
#elections
SF politics
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

Candidate for elections officer was confused about party he joined

Jim Irizarry mistakenly registered with the American Independent Party for over 10 years, later changing to the Democratic Party.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

Candidate for elections officer was confused about party he joined

Jim Irizarry mistakenly registered with the American Independent Party for over 10 years, later changing to the Democratic Party.
California
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Citizen Initiative Would Raise Sacramento Sales Tax to Fund Safer Streets and Transit - Streetsblog California

Sacramento residents propose a half-cent sales tax to generate $70-75 million annually for street repairs, traffic safety, and expanded transit service.
#property-tax-reform
Miami food
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Florida poll finds widespread affordability worries. Most voters ready to cut property taxes.

Florida voters prioritize affordability and support phasing out property taxes on homesteaded residential properties, though support at 56% falls short of the 60% constitutional amendment threshold needed for passage.
SF politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Nationwide voter revolt over property taxes collides with reality that every other revenue source has been slashed already | Fortune

Multiple states are pursuing property tax cuts during election years, facing resistance over impacts on local government and school funding, reminiscent of California's 1978 Proposition 13.
Miami food
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Florida poll finds widespread affordability worries. Most voters ready to cut property taxes.

Florida voters prioritize affordability and support phasing out property taxes on homesteaded residential properties, though support at 56% falls short of the 60% constitutional amendment threshold needed for passage.
SF politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Nationwide voter revolt over property taxes collides with reality that every other revenue source has been slashed already | Fortune

Multiple states are pursuing property tax cuts during election years, facing resistance over impacts on local government and school funding, reminiscent of California's 1978 Proposition 13.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Council tax claim could 'mislead' residents - UKSA

Wandsworth Council's claim of freezing council tax for four years may mislead taxpayers due to a rise in social care precept.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 weeks ago

Oakland orders school district to pay past election costs

Oakland Unified School District settled a lawsuit and agreed to pay approximately $860,000 to Oakland for the 2022 school board election costs, with additional costs for the 2023 election to be billed by Alameda County.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
1 week ago

NYC Council launches public dashboards for budget expenses, projected revenue

The city council launched public budget dashboards to enhance transparency in budget expenses and revenue expectations.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Commentary: California can have both easy voting and quicker election results. Here's how.

California's prolonged election ballot counting process, while promoting voter participation, has led to unfounded claims of fraud and diminished trust in democracy.
New York City
fromChalkbeat
2 weeks ago

Will NYC schools face cuts? Lawmakers warn the answer could influence their votes on city budget

School budgets for NYC public schools face uncertainty amid declining enrollment and a multi-billion dollar budget gap.
Portland
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

Reforms coming for controversial Portland Arts Tax? * Oregon ArtsWatch

Portland City Council President Jamie Dunphy plans to reform the Arts Tax after revelations that the city has accumulated approximately $9 million in unspent reserves while small arts organizations face funding cuts.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Walters: Los Angeles and Bay Area voters to decide whether to hike already high sales taxes

California voters face unprecedented sales tax increases in 2024, with Los Angeles and Bay Area counties seeking to raise rates to historic levels to fund healthcare and transit services.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Editorial | NYC spends too much money. It's time to get things under control. | amNewYork

New York City faces a $7.3 billion budget deficit over two fiscal years due to chronic overspending relative to revenue, with structural imbalances threatening municipal bond ratings.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie pushes charter reform ballot measures

Mayor Lurie proposes three charter amendments to modernize San Francisco's government structure, expand mayoral authority, streamline contracting, and reduce ballot measure complexity.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Contra Costa County tax measure goes to the voters

Contra Costa County supervisors approved a 0.625% sales tax measure for the June ballot to raise $150 million annually, citing health system funding threats from federal cuts, despite criticism over overstated budget deficit claims in campaign messaging.
Philosophy
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Are you morally obligated to pay taxes?

Obeying laws and paying taxes is morally justified by civic duty, tacit consent, prevention of social harm, and benefits received from legal order.
#parcel-tax
fromAol
2 months ago

Senate Dems: 'We in Illinois need to tax'

If you live in Illinois, you pay a greater percentage of your income in taxes than almost anyone of any income stratus anywhere in the country. That's not right,
US politics
#fiscal-emergency
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

County council facing 'effective bankruptcy'

"If we don't get what we need [in terms of extra government help] then a Section 114 Notice will come in, which is effective bankruptcy. We'd then get administrators come in, in effect - they'd then make a plan for where the money gets spent in Worcestershire. It would be a catastrophe. We're going to have to halt projects that were put into the budget by the previous administration, things that maybe were 'nice to have', but we can't afford them."
UK politics
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Poll shows a Cubberley tax would fail at the polls

Palo Alto plans a two-theater, 40,000-square-foot performing arts center at Cubberley, but current polling shows insufficient voter support for parcel or sales tax funding.
New York City
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Opinion | European-scale taxation, New York-scale dysfunction

New York City's $127 billion budget has ballooned faster than growth and population, producing very high per-capita spending with middling public outcomes.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Borenstein: DA Rosen, Mayor Mahan, labor leaders were deceived on sales tax increase they endorsed

Measure A's ballot language suggested funds would support public safety, leading officials to endorse it, but county plans reallocate money to health care, angering supporters.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Council proposes to increase tax by nearly 4%

Kent County Council proposes a 3.99% council tax rise to address more than 700 million of debt and fund essential services, prompting opposition criticism.
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Opinion: State trying to tax residents who moved; Cubberley tax is dead; school unions demand far more than inflation rate

California tax authorities are pursuing former residents for residency proof, while Palo Alto tax proposals face likely voter rejection amid growing local tax fatigue.
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