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fromPortland Monthly
5 days ago

Community College Music Programs Are on the Chopping Block

"I don't think it would've happened any other way,"
Higher education
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

University lecturers stage five-day walkout during freshers week

University of Edinburgh staff are undertaking a five-day strike protesting proposed budget cuts totalling 140 million that could jeopardise up to 1,800 jobs.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Met Police piloting video screens amid anger over axing of half its front desks in London

London will cut front counters from 37 to 19, keeping only eight open 24/7 and using video screens and reduced hours to manage budget shortfalls.
#higher-education
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Met's axing of safer school officers catastrophic', says crushed' south London headteacher

Teachers no longer get daily briefings of interactions between police and young people, either as victims or perpetrators, as well as them having witnessed domestic violence. Ms West grew gasps after telling how she sent two welfare staff to a teenage truant's home unaware he'd he been charged and released on bail over a blade-wielding attempted murder. Scotland Yard is being forced into substantial tough choices amid a 260 million budget shortfall.
London politics
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Homelessness has declined in L.A. County. Funding cuts threaten that progress.

Unsheltered homelessness in L.A. County fell 14% over two years, but current and expected budget cuts threaten continued progress.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Students can't get into basic college courses, dragging out their time in school

Colleges and universities manage only about 15% of the time to provide required courses when their students need to take them, according to research by Ad Astra, which provides scheduling software to 550 universities. It's among the major reasons fewer than half of students graduate on time, raising the cost of a degree in time and money. Now, with widespread layoffs, budget cuts and enrollment declines on many campuses - including in California - the problem is expected to get worse.
Higher education
#nasa
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago
US politics

The Destruction of NASA Would Be a Blow to Our Collective Imagination

fromWIRED
3 weeks ago
US politics

The Destruction of NASA Would Be a Blow to Our Collective Imagination

fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

3 senior leaders quit after CDC director is ousted

For the good of the nation and the world, the science at CDC should never be censored or subject to political pauses or interpretations,
Public health
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Drowning prevention program comes to a halt at the CDC

The CDC terminated its drowning prevention experts and proposed eliminating the program despite drowning killing over 4,000 Americans annually and being highly preventable.
Education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Dublin schools union leader claims early burnout,' staffing shortages at start of school year

District budget cuts eliminating about 30 jobs are causing staff shortages, increased workloads, stress, and early burnout among classified and certificated employees.
US politics
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

The fight over science funding: Congress vs. the OMB

Current government views science as an ideological enemy, reducing funding and support for research and education.
US politics
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

PBS is slashing its budget in response to Trump's attack on public media

PBS is cutting its budget by 21% due to defunding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago

Council settles on tax rate election, with more amendments to come - Austin Monitor

Fuentes shot back: "You know, I hate hearing that there won't be due consideration for the amendments we put forward, because the rainy day is now. Many of the amendments I have put forth are because organizations are losing federal funding, and to think that we're talking about where our reserve policy is three, four years from now, as a point of contention, to me, is just wild. Fuentes reminded Council that 'when I entered in 2021, our reserve policy was 14%."
US politics
NYC politics
fromNewsNation
1 month ago

New York City to close last migrant hotel

New York City will close the Row NYC migrant shelter, which has cost over $5 million monthly, reflecting a broader trend in migrant accommodations.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

JD Vance went kayaking for his birthday. Secret Service had the river level raised.

Vice President JD Vance's kayaking trip led to increased water levels in an Ohio river, sparking criticism of government entitlement.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

It's Our Turn to Build a New System of Care

Today, nearly 80 million people rely on Medicaid for care. From covering 40 percent of all childbirths to nearly 70 percent of home care for older and disabled people, Medicaid is more than a line item.
Public health
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Bay Area native's $15,000 Howard University grant money rescinded due to federal education cuts

Federal budget cuts are significantly affecting students relying on financial aid for education.
#national-parks
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

New Bedford may 'brown out' fire stations after $300K budget cut

New Bedford considers 'browning out' fire stations due to budget cuts affecting overtime.
#stanford-university
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
California

Stanford University, hit with mass layoffs, points to Trump's funding cuts

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
California

Stanford University, hit with mass layoffs, points to Trump's funding cuts

London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Sadiq Khan's policing deputy knew half of police front desks closing in London but didn't say anything'

Kaya Comer-Schwartz faced criticism for not disclosing known police front desk closures during a City Hall meeting.
#london-police
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
London politics

Closing Met Police counters is 'difficult' choice

Almost half of police station front counters in London will close to save money.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

Fury as Met Police to close half its front desks after budget cuts

Reduction of police counters in London threatens access to local services and public safety.
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Federal data more at risk, a report from American Statistical Association

The year two status report stresses how the situation is worsening. Declining budgets, staffing constraints, and inadequate statistical integrity protections identified in the 2024 report have intensified in recent months.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

What will rescission do to foreign aid? Details are murky. Here's what we found out

Congress approved a package to cut $7.9 billion for disease control, disaster relief, and democracy promotion, with unclear impacts and implementation details.
#trump-administration
fromFast Company
1 month ago
US politics

Trump's bill cutting $9 billion in funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid gets final OK from House

fromFast Company
1 month ago
US politics

Trump's bill cutting $9 billion in funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid gets final OK from House

US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Democrat asks agency watchdogs to tally the cost of DOGE

Government watchdogs are being asked to assess DOGE's financial impact due to wasteful costs.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Revolution Will Be Card Cataloged: Dispatches From The Law Librarian Frontlines - Above the Law

Librarians are called to be strategic and subversive to overcome challenges posed by budget cuts and book bans.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Amid budget squeeze, a Miami-Dade commissioner wants to cancel World Cup subsidy

Commissioner Kionne McGhee has expressed concerns over Miami-Dade's budget, indicating that the approval of $46 million for World Cup expenses needs to be reconsidered as funding for local nonprofits falls short.
Soccer (FIFA)
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

California lawmakers urge Trump admin to halt cuts to national labs

Budget cuts to national laboratories threaten American technological and military superiority.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN: FEMA Internal Memo Warns of Less Secure Nation' if Disaster Funding Cuts Go Through

FEMA is proposing nearly $1 billion in cuts to disaster preparedness and security grants, risking national security and contradicting the administration's safety commitments.
US politics
Arts
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Oakland arts community celebrates two big funding wins after budget disappointments

Oakland city announces emergency funding and plans to restore cultural affairs manager position after budget cuts.
#national-science-foundation
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
US politics

Jesus Soriano, union leader in the scientific rebellion against Trump: You'll go to a restaurant and won't know if the meat is contaminated or not'

fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
US politics

Jesus Soriano, union leader in the scientific rebellion against Trump: You'll go to a restaurant and won't know if the meat is contaminated or not'

#federal-funding
fromNature
1 month ago

Protect the integrity of the US National Institutes of Health

The NIH Council of Councils expresses serious concerns regarding significant grant terminations, a proposed 40% budget cut for 2026, and structural reorganization plans that may impede scientific progress.
Public health
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

Protest group calls for 'total blockade of France' in September

A new online collective is calling for a complete blockade of France in protest against the government's budget cuts.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority to name a new chief executive

Interim CEO Gita O'Neill will lead the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority during a critical downsizing period.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Snapp Shots: Oakland animal shelter has to turn away rescued strays now

Oakland Animal Services, despite budget cuts, continues to provide refuge for homeless animals. The City Council recently allowed the shelter to turn away rescued animals.
Pets
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago

To slash costs, Austin will decide whether to cut firefighter staffing below national standards - Austin Monitor

"So they're calling people back, which doesn't give time for people to actually rest and actually recharge their battery."
Austin
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

3 Democrat-led states cut Medicaid access for people lacking permanent legal status to save money: 'People are going to die'

Legal access to health insurance for low-income immigrants has transformed lives, but some states face budget cuts impacting coverage.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

How Mexican consulate staff struggle to defend migrants in the US while living on the brink of poverty themselves

Susana’s monthly salary has remained at $3,295 since 1998, forcing many Mexican Foreign Service employees to live below the poverty line without any salary adjustments.
Public health
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's a madhouse': US state department workers reeling after Trump's firings

Low morale at the US state department stems from recent firings and proposed budget cuts, impacting various programs.
from48 hills
1 month ago

Lurie's silence on Sanctuary City, the fees you will pay so billionaires don't have to .... - 48 hills

Mayor Daniel Lurie expressed a limited stance on San Francisco's Sanctuary City status, indicating unwillingness to comply with Donald Trump's enforcement measures. His lack of action on immigrant legal services funding reveals a concerning oversight of the city's vulnerable immigrant population.
San Francisco
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

US Congress slashes all funding of public television and Sesame Street' as part of $9 billion in budget cuts

The House approved a $9 billion cut to PBS and foreign aid at President Trump's request.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Nancy Pelosi Throws Trump a Massive Lifeline on Epstein Dismisses Story as a Distraction'

Ongoing controversies distract from critical issues such as the budget impacting the health and education of Americans.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

U.S. auto safety agency to cut more than 25% of employees

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is shrinking from 772 employees as of May 31 to 555 under the program, part of broader staff reductions across USDOT.
Cars
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago

City looks to cut some costs on police, fire budgets - Austin Monitor

City budget proposal includes significant decreases in Police and Fire Department overtime budgets, alongside staffing changes for budgetary relief.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Trump's $9 billion spending cuts could spare $400 million for HIV/AIDS relief

Senators preserved funding for PEPFAR, opposing proposed cuts, despite President Trump's larger spending reduction initiative.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

Why France's PM has Easter Monday public holiday in his sights

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou proposed eliminating two public holidays to reduce the deficit, targeting Easter Monday as a suggestion without religious significance.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

OPINION: Bayrou's budget has infuriated everyone and may force France into fresh elections

Francois Bayrou proposed extensive budget cuts, freezing public spending and abolishing holidays, facing significant opposition and low popularity.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

The Irish Independent's View: World economy has been left in limbo as Donald Trump sows chaos

Once-off payments and unrestricted spending have ended due to entitlement and budget constraints.
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

As Children's Hospital LA closes its gender-affirming care center, advocates worry kids' lives are on the line'

The Center for Transyouth Health and Development, one of the oldest public providers of gender-affirming care in the U.S., will close by July 22.
LGBT
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

What 'Make America Beautiful Again' Means for National Parks

"We hope this departure from Trump's anti-public lands agenda becomes the norm and isn't just a PR ploy to distract voters from the backlash some Republicans received after spending months trying to sell off these same public lands to the highest bidder."
US politics
London politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

Fresh package of savings worth more than 34million in Lewisham

Lewisham Council approved £34.034 million in savings to address a £30 million deficit, with significant cuts planned for Children's and Adult Social Care services.
US politics
fromNature
2 months ago

US senators poised to reject Trump's proposed massive science cuts

The US Senate committee will reject Trump's proposed budget cuts for NSF and NASA, preserving science funding.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Reform wants to cut council diversity roles. The problem is there are already barely any

Reform UK-run councils average fewer than 0.5 diversity and equality roles each, raising questions about their claim to save money by cutting such jobs.
UK news
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Mayor's budget cuts include Miami-Dade's 'New Americans' office for immigrants

Daniella Levine Cava, during her time as a commissioner, created the Office of New Americans to assist visa holders in achieving U.S. citizenship. Now, as mayor, she proposes eliminating this office.
Miami
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