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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
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
16 hours ago

SF Mayor Daniel Lurie cuts 127 city jobs as more layoffs loom

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced 127 layoffs due to a $1 billion budget deficit, aiming for economic recovery and responsible management of taxpayer dollars.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
13 hours 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.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
6 days ago

S.F. on track to shrink deficit by $300M, city controller says

San Francisco's projected budget deficit has decreased from $936 million to $643 million, but significant cuts and challenges remain ahead.
SF politics
from48 hills
5 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.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
16 hours ago

SF Mayor Daniel Lurie cuts 127 city jobs as more layoffs loom

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced 127 layoffs due to a $1 billion budget deficit, aiming for economic recovery and responsible management of taxpayer dollars.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
13 hours 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.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
6 days ago

S.F. on track to shrink deficit by $300M, city controller says

San Francisco's projected budget deficit has decreased from $936 million to $643 million, but significant cuts and challenges remain ahead.
SF politics
from48 hills
5 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.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 hours ago

How much have you spent as a teacher to buy supplies and decorate your classroom? We want to hear from you.

Michelle Medintz spent at least $5,000 in 2022 alone, largely on books. She created a 'cozy corner' in her classroom with shelves filled with books, cushions on the floor, and stuffed animals. 'That doesn't make me a better teacher than my colleagues,' Medintz said.
Education
#new-york-city
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.
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.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
5 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.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
18 hours ago

Trump's 2027 budget slashes "radical left" pro-LGBTQ+ housing & HIV programs - LGBTQ Nation

The proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget includes significant cuts to services for LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly in HIV care and housing support.
#trump-budget
#homelessness
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago
Mission District

San Jose looks to cut homeless shelter operating costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is doubling homeless shelters but faces $94 million in operational costs, requiring budget cuts and innovative funding solutions.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

San Jose looks to cut homeless shelter operating costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is doubling homeless shelters but faces $94 million in operational costs, requiring budget cuts and innovative funding solutions.
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
3 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.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Comedians tell ministers lack of funding is no laughing matter

Next generation of comedy voices in Britain needs more funding and support to thrive despite the popularity of the genre.
#social-security
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Social Security Issues Major Warning to Retirees

Retirees must be vigilant against increasing government impostor scams targeting their Social Security information.
SF politics
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

This Trump Administration Move May Cause Lasting Damage to Social Security

The Trump Administration's staffing cuts at the Social Security Administration may lead to long-lasting damage to the Social Security benefits program.
#cisa
US politics
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Trump wants to slash $707M from CISA's budget

CISA faces a proposed $707 million budget cut, risking national cybersecurity and critical infrastructure management.
SF politics
fromSecurityWeek
3 hours ago

White House Seeks to Slash CISA Funding by $707 Million

The Trump administration proposes a $707 million budget cut for CISA to refocus on core missions and eliminate inefficiencies.
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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Hochul in talks to make fat pork union deal that could lower retirement age for teachers to 55 - at staggering cost to taxpayers

Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering a $1.5 billion deal to lower retirement age for public workers from 62 to 55, impacting taxpayers significantly.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 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.
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Ontario misses federal funding deadline for nurse practitioners | CBC News

Ontario's health minister announced no plans for publicly funding all nurse practitioners despite federal compliance deadlines.
#gas-prices
Washington DC
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Low-Income Moms Struggle to Keep Their Families Afloat Amid Gas Price Increases

Gas prices have surged due to the war in Iran, significantly impacting single mothers' budgets and daily lives.
Washington DC
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Low-Income Moms Struggle to Keep Their Families Afloat Amid Gas Price Increases

Gas prices have surged due to the war in Iran, significantly impacting single mothers' budgets and daily lives.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

San Mateo County faces major budget shortfall, sues CA for $100M owed

San Mateo County faces severe financial trouble without additional state funding due to a $20 million refund and a dispute over Vehicle License Fee revenue.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Homeowner Assistance Fund backstopped vulnerable borrowers

The insights from this report help us think about potential gaps in the loss mitigation waterfall and the types of homeowners who may benefit from targeted support when they experience a crisis.
SF real estate
Washington DC
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Trump Budget Boosts War Spending While Slashing Domestic Programs

The Trump administration's fiscal 2027 budget requests a 43% increase in defense spending and a 10% decrease in non-defense funding.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
4 days ago

Massive budget cuts for US science proposed again by Trump administration

Proposed budget cuts for major US science agencies include over 50% reductions for NSF and EPA, while military funding increases significantly.
Education
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Parents concerned as TDSB layoffs will force some schools to share vice-principals | CBC News

Parents are concerned about the impact of TDSB's layoffs of 40 vice-principal positions on their children's education.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

TDSB to cut 40 vice-principal positions, forcing some schools to share administrators | CBC News

Toronto District School Board will cut 40 vice-principal positions due to funding loss and declining enrolment, leading to shared roles in some schools.
Right-wing politics
fromEsquire
6 days ago

Republicans Have Come up With the Worst Budgeting Idea Possibly Ever

Republicans are considering health spending cuts to fund a budget bill for the Iran war and immigration enforcement, risking political backlash.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Trump's Medicaid Cuts Are Threatening to Shutter Hospitals Across the US

Medicaid cuts by Trump and Republicans threaten hundreds of hospitals and millions of low-income Americans' access to care.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
14 hours ago

The IRS wants to shrink its workforce by nearly 4,000 - and use technology to make up the difference

The IRS plans to reduce its workforce by 4,000 employees, relying on technology to maintain performance despite significant staffing losses.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Most council events cut over cost in Tower Hamlets

London councils cancelled 17 events in five years due to financial constraints, with Tower Hamlets accounting for 10 cancellations amid a £1bn budget shortfall.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

TTC has higher costs and less riders than in 2019. Winning them back won't fix financial woes, staff warn | CBC News

The Toronto Transit Commission faces declining ridership, increased costs, and reduced revenue, leading to a projected budget shortfall of half a billion dollars by 2027.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Sunset on Sunday Streets? S.F. cuts funds from 18-year-old street fair

Organizers of Sunday Streets are fundraising to save the 2026 season after losing a significant city funding contribution.
#school-budget-crisis
SF parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

California school districts issue thousands of pink slips

California school districts issued thousands of preliminary layoff notices in early 2025, targeting classified staff, administrators, and support workers as enrollment declines and rising costs create budget shortfalls.
Education
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

California school districts issue thousands of pink slips

California school districts issued thousands of preliminary layoff notices in early 2024, targeting classified staff and central office positions to address budget shortfalls from declining enrollment and rising costs.
Education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

East San Jose school district cuts workers due to deficit - San Jose Spotlight

East Side Union High School District is laying off over 80 employees due to a $30 million budget deficit caused by lost federal COVID funding and declining enrollment from 23,336 to 19,141 students.
fromwww.amny.com
5 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
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago
UK politics

Labour to axe 800 councillors and close 43 councils in sweeping shake-up - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Labour plans to cut 800 councillors and shut down 43 councils in England, restructuring local government by 2028.
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Wales used Copilot to justify axing publicly funded body

I was alarmed and made a point to the board that the review refers to Microsoft Copilot as being used to evaluate the returns. I don't think you can rely on artificial intelligence to do that. It's just wrong.
UK politics
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

SFUSD signs third labor agreement in two months. The district predicts a major budget shortfall.

Over the past few weeks leading up to the teachers strike, Superintendent Maria Su repeatedly told the press and labor negotiators that dipping into the district's over $400 million reserves was, simply, "not an option." But projected spending shows that the district will significantly spend its reserves to pay for its labor agreements, potentially depleting its "restricted funding" by 2028.
Education
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYC BUDGET: City Hall approves first round of savings after Mamdani told agencies to tighten belts | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration identified over $1.7 billion in savings to address NYC's budget gap through various efficiency measures.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Budget cuts devastated an Oakland public safety program. Now neighbors are scraping by

Oakland's elimination of the Neighborhood Services Division devastated nearly 50 volunteer-run neighborhood councils that lost dedicated coordinators and community resource officers, forcing them to operate independently without city support.
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.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

More than $100 million for transportation projects in jeopardy amid L.A. budget woes

Los Angeles risks losing over $100 million in state transportation funding for disadvantaged neighborhoods due to insufficient city staff caused by budget cuts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Perilous' financial position of NHS trusts laid bare as 780m deficit revealed

NHS trusts collectively ran a deficit exceeding 780 million pounds in 2024/25, forcing health leaders to make difficult choices impacting patient care and potentially resulting in job cuts.
US news
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Oakland School Board Approves 400 Layoffs

Oakland school district approved layoffs of 400 staffers excluding teachers due to $100 million budget deficit, eliminating central office positions, counselors, and literacy coaches.
Education
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

PDSB educators call potential cuts a 'manufactured crisis' in underfunded school system | CBC News

Ontario's Peel District School Board issued 331 layoff notices to teachers despite provincial takeover claims of preventing cuts, with unions calling it a manufactured crisis from underfunding.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Eliminating a corporate tax break is pitched as a way to make up for federal healthcare cuts

California lawmakers propose repealing a tax break allowing multinational corporations to exclude foreign subsidiary income from state taxation, potentially generating billions in annual revenue.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

The scandal of London councils' spending black holes

Local government councils raise council tax without demonstrating clear value or exploring efficiency improvements that private sector organizations routinely implement.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Emergency government bailouts needed by third of councils over next three years - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Over a third of councils and nearly half of social care councils are likely to need emergency government bailout agreements to set budgets within three years.
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.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. County officials push new sales tax to offset Trump administration healthcare cuts

L.A. County will ask voters in June to raise the sales tax by a half-cent to generate about $1 billion annually to offset federal healthcare funding cuts.
Education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

We can't vote on hope': West Contra Costa school board slashes hundreds of positions

West Contra Costa Unified School District will eliminate 324 positions due to an $87 million two-year budget deficit, affecting all departments including teachers, administrators, and support staff.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Federal budget cuts lead this East Bay county to consider a new tax to fill the gaps

Contra Costa County may seek a 0.625% sales tax increase to raise ~$150 million annually to reduce budget shortfalls and preserve health services.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Flagship London borough warns of looming financial crisis as it makes big council tax announcement

Westminster will keep almost all council tax frozen, add a small adult social care precept, but warns of severe budget shortfalls from government funding changes.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

East San Jose school district cuts dozens of jobs to plug deficit - San Jose Spotlight

The board has a really hard decision to make to help balance the budget. They're trying as best they can to limit the cuts so they don't affect the classroom. One of the ways to do that is cut at the district office and cut ancillary services. That's why we also saw a restructuring of staff at the district office level.
Education
US politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

San Jose faces tough choices to balance budget shortfall - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose faces a projected $65 million shortfall requiring tough service reductions while prioritizing public safety, libraries, youth programs, parks, and immigrant legal defense funding.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto city council will debate Chow's proposed budget today. Here's what's on the table | CBC News

The total proposed 2026 operating budget amounts to $18.9 billion, with 31 per cent being covered by property taxes and 24 per cent made up of federal and provincial funding. The rest is made up of smaller measures, including rate programs (12 per cent), transit fares (six per cent), and reserves (nine per cent). Chow submitted her budget proposal on Feb. 1, based on a city staff proposal put forward on Jan. 8.
Canada news
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
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Changes to federal funding put Toronto youth violence prevention programs at risk | CBC News

Federal crime-prevention funding ending March 31, 2026 will cut Toronto's social development budget by $6.2M and risks youth violence-prevention programs.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario hospitals making 'lower risk' cuts to save money: association | CBC News

Ontario hospitals face a $1 billion structural deficit and require predictable multi-year funding; working capital and low-risk cuts will not resolve severe financial pressure.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reform UK's Kent council faces extreme risk' after passing first budget

Reform UK-led Kent council raised council tax 3.99%, leaving reserves low and exposing the authority to £411m of immediate financial risk.
Education
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Oakland schools brace for staff layoffs

Oakland Unified faces a $100 million deficit leading to up to 10% school-site budget cuts and widespread staff layoffs that reduce essential student support positions.
Education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Millions in budget cuts for West Contra Costa schools stir concerns for students, staff, families

West Contra Costa Unified will implement major budget cuts, including staffing reductions, school mergers, and borrowing reserves to address a projected $127 million three-year deficit.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Tri-Valley school districts facing million-dollar budget cuts, layoffs

Three Tri-Valley school districts are facing significant financial dilemmas heading into next year, with budget cuts and potential layoffs threatening to hit classrooms. Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore schools are all grappling with multi-million dollar budget deficits in the 2026-27 school year, with the districts citing declining enrollment and decreased state and federal funding as having created budget holes that will likely lead to difficult decisions.
Education
Education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Tri-Valley school districts facing million-dollar budget cuts, layoffs

Three Tri-Valley school districts face multi-million dollar 2026–27 budget deficits that threaten cuts, layoffs, and strained options including past consideration of school closures.
#lausd
Education
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

BPS pauses new hiring amid deficit as district predicts hundreds of layoffs next year

Boston Public Schools enacted a partial hiring freeze to manage a $53 million deficit while closing three schools that may cost up to 400 jobs.
Education
fromMission Local
2 months ago

School board, principals shocked as SFUSD resends rejected budget plan

Superintendent Maria Su circulated a preliminary budget proposing $102 million in cuts and staffing changes despite the School Board's unanimous rejection.
Education
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

SEND crisis: Vast majority of councils warn of insolvency and call for reform amid huge deficits - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Eight in ten councils expect insolvency by 2028/29 due to rising SEND high-needs deficits unless the Government writes off deficits and reforms the system.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

London schools face cuts to staff and budgets as pupil numbers fall

London schools face up to 45m funding loss over four years as falling pupil numbers force staff and curriculum cuts, with secondary schools hit hardest.
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