#budget-deficits tag

Walters: California's politicians always see the sunny side

California's government struggles with transparency and accountability, often enacting ambitious policies without considering risks or accurately predicting costs.

San Francisco

fromABC7 San Francisco

14 hours ago

Policymakers debate how to raise money to save Bay Area transit agencies as fiscal cliffs loom

Bay Area transit agencies face severe budget deficits post-pandemic, risking deep service cuts without new funding.

SF politics

fromwww.mercurynews.com

1 month ago

Walters: California's politicians always see the sunny side

California's government struggles with transparency and accountability, often enacting ambitious policies without considering risks or accurately predicting costs.

San Francisco

fromABC7 San Francisco

14 hours ago

Policymakers debate how to raise money to save Bay Area transit agencies as fiscal cliffs loom

Bay Area transit agencies face severe budget deficits post-pandemic, risking deep service cuts without new funding.

more#public-policy

#education

SF parents

fromABC7 San Francisco

2 months ago

School closures: Santa Rosa and Vallejo districts vote to shut down several campuses

Contentious school board meetings led to closures of several schools to address budget deficits and declining enrollment.

fromwww.islingtongazette.co.uk

6 days ago

London politics

Two primary schools to close - but campaigners vow to fight on

Islington Council voted to permanently close St Jude & St Paul's and Highbury Quadrant schools due to low pupil numbers and budget deficits.

SF parents

fromABC7 San Francisco

2 months ago

School closures: Santa Rosa and Vallejo districts vote to shut down several campuses

Contentious school board meetings led to closures of several schools to address budget deficits and declining enrollment.

fromwww.islingtongazette.co.uk

6 days ago

London politics

Two primary schools to close - but campaigners vow to fight on

Islington Council voted to permanently close St Jude & St Paul's and Highbury Quadrant schools due to low pupil numbers and budget deficits.

more#education

fromIntelligencer

2 weeks ago

US politics

DOGE's Methods May Be Chaotic, But They're Also Ineffective

The Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk is implementing drastic changes but not achieving the intended reduction in federal spending.

SF politics

fromwww.mercurynews.com

1 month ago

Walters: Newsom's California budget gimmicks mask underlying problems

California's budget uses assumed efficiency savings to cover shortfalls, often falling short in reality, which exacerbates the deficit.

Gov. Newsom's budget strategies illustrate the dangers of relying on unrealistic assumptions to bridge budget gaps.

#higher-education

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

2 months ago

Education

State support up for higher ed, but "volatility" looms

State funding for higher education increased by 4.3% this fiscal year, amounting to $129.7 billion nationally, but future funding may face challenges.

fromwww.theguardian.com

7 months ago

Education

UK universities call for higher fees and more funding in face of budget deficits

Universities call for an increase in tuition fees and government funding to address financial deficits caused by inadequate funding and rising costs.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

2 months ago

Education

State support up for higher ed, but "volatility" looms

State funding for higher education increased by 4.3% this fiscal year, amounting to $129.7 billion nationally, but future funding may face challenges.

fromwww.theguardian.com

7 months ago

Education

UK universities call for higher fees and more funding in face of budget deficits

Universities call for an increase in tuition fees and government funding to address financial deficits caused by inadequate funding and rising costs.

more#higher-education

fromwww.mercurynews.com

3 months ago

East Bay (California)

Letters: Trump, GOP, show no compassion for L.A. fire victims

Highlighting the need for compassion in response to disasters and criticizing the blame placed on government.

Addressing city budget deficits requires more than just tax hikes; effective solutions and plans are essential.

fromsfist.com

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Still Facing Major Budget Deficit, BART Raises Fares 5.5% Starting In January

BART is raising fares by 5.5% on January 1 to address budget deficits, but this is only a partial solution.

Business

from24/7 Wall St.

5 months ago

Countries With the Highest Taxes: Where Does the US Rank?

Tax perceptions impact public sentiment about tax burdens more than actual rates or amounts.

#budget-deficits#budget-deficits

Walters: California's politicians always see the sunny side

Policymakers debate how to raise money to save Bay Area transit agencies as fiscal cliffs loom

Walters: California's politicians always see the sunny side

Policymakers debate how to raise money to save Bay Area transit agencies as fiscal cliffs loom

School closures: Santa Rosa and Vallejo districts vote to shut down several campuses

Two primary schools to close - but campaigners vow to fight on

School closures: Santa Rosa and Vallejo districts vote to shut down several campuses

Two primary schools to close - but campaigners vow to fight on

DOGE's Methods May Be Chaotic, But They're Also Ineffective

Walters: Newsom's California budget gimmicks mask underlying problems

State support up for higher ed, but "volatility" looms

UK universities call for higher fees and more funding in face of budget deficits

State support up for higher ed, but "volatility" looms

UK universities call for higher fees and more funding in face of budget deficits

Letters: Trump, GOP, show no compassion for L.A. fire victims

Still Facing Major Budget Deficit, BART Raises Fares 5.5% Starting In January

Countries With the Highest Taxes: Where Does the US Rank?

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