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fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Orange County makes the call, ends freeway call box service

"While the need for safe, reliable roadside assistance hasn't changed, the way people access help has," Transportation Authority spokesperson Eric Carpenter stated. "We're focusing on modern tools like 511 and freeway service patrols to deliver faster service while reducing the need for drivers to leave their vehicles in potentially dangerous conditions."
California
Healthcare
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

German health minister announces billions in cutbacks

Germany's Health Minister outlines reforms to prevent rising health insurance contributions amid a budget shortfall in the public health system.
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This $3B builder moves from California to Arizona-signaling something about the housing market's next decade

KB Home will relocate its headquarters to Tempe, Arizona, in 2027, reflecting a shift in the U.S. homebuilding landscape and cost-saving measures.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month 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.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 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.
Education
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Oakland Unified School District halves $100 million budget deficit

Oakland Unified's projected $100 million deficit may be reduced to about $50 million, but further significant cuts and layoffs remain necessary to balance the budget.
fromFortune
5 months ago

Dr. Oz says 'there are discussions' on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies as Republicans scramble to address soaring healthcare costs | Fortune

'There are discussions around extending the subsidies, if we deal with the fraud, waste, and abuse that right now is paralyzing the system,' he replied. Oz added that there are also ways to put money 'in the pockets of Americans,' alluding to President Donald Trump's suggestion earlier that direct payments could take the place of tax credits that currently offset the cost of insurance on ACA marketplaces.
Healthcare
Digital life
fromArs Technica
1 year ago

Google takes advantage of federal cost-cutting with steep Workspace discount

Google Workspace negotiates a significant discount for US government agencies, aiming to challenge Microsoft's market dominance.
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