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Oakland facing possible credit rating downgrade

Oakland faces a potential credit rating downgrade due to financial mismanagement and overspending, possibly affecting its long-term fiscal stability.

LIVE: Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao gives State of the City address amid financial crisis, recall effort

Oakland is grappling with a $120 million budget shortfall and facing recall efforts against Mayor Sheng Thao.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to give State of the City address amid financial crisis, recall effort

Oakland faces a $120 million budget shortfall risking vital city services amid recall efforts against Mayor Thao.

Former Rep. Barbara Lee quietly forms committee to run for Oakland mayor

Barbara Lee is signaling a potential run for mayor of Oakland with her new campaign finance committee.

Oakland temporarily closes two fire stations, with several additional brownouts' likely on the way

Oakland is temporarily closing fire stations due to a budget crisis, relying on wet weather to manage safety.

Kevin Jenkins selected to serve as next interim mayor of Oakland amid fire station closures

Oakland's leadership is changing as Kevin Jenkins steps in as interim mayor amidst a budget crisis affecting essential services.

Oakland facing possible credit rating downgrade

Oakland faces a potential credit rating downgrade due to financial mismanagement and overspending, possibly affecting its long-term fiscal stability.

LIVE: Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao gives State of the City address amid financial crisis, recall effort

Oakland is grappling with a $120 million budget shortfall and facing recall efforts against Mayor Sheng Thao.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to give State of the City address amid financial crisis, recall effort

Oakland faces a $120 million budget shortfall risking vital city services amid recall efforts against Mayor Thao.

Former Rep. Barbara Lee quietly forms committee to run for Oakland mayor

Barbara Lee is signaling a potential run for mayor of Oakland with her new campaign finance committee.

Oakland temporarily closes two fire stations, with several additional brownouts' likely on the way

Oakland is temporarily closing fire stations due to a budget crisis, relying on wet weather to manage safety.

Kevin Jenkins selected to serve as next interim mayor of Oakland amid fire station closures

Oakland's leadership is changing as Kevin Jenkins steps in as interim mayor amidst a budget crisis affecting essential services.
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#enrollment-decline

SFUSD May Lay Off 600 Teachers and Staff In the Next Two Years Under Budget Plan

The San Francisco Unified School District faces severe budget cuts and layoffs due to a deficit that must be closed in the next two years.

San Jose school district latest to announce school closures amid budget crisis

Alum Rock Union School District is closing or merging schools due to severe budget deficits and ongoing enrollment declines.

Homework for the next Oakland school board: fixing a system in crisis

The Oakland Unified School District faces a $95 million budget shortfall due to declining enrollment and the end of federal COVID relief funds.

SFUSD May Lay Off 600 Teachers and Staff In the Next Two Years Under Budget Plan

The San Francisco Unified School District faces severe budget cuts and layoffs due to a deficit that must be closed in the next two years.

San Jose school district latest to announce school closures amid budget crisis

Alum Rock Union School District is closing or merging schools due to severe budget deficits and ongoing enrollment declines.

Homework for the next Oakland school board: fixing a system in crisis

The Oakland Unified School District faces a $95 million budget shortfall due to declining enrollment and the end of federal COVID relief funds.
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#donald-trump

Newt Gingrich Tells Harris Faulkner A Government Shutdown Would Help Trump: Let Biden Preside Over A Mess'

A government shutdown could enhance Trump's political standing by creating chaos for Biden.

Trump Rages At Chip Roy, Threatens Primary Challenge

Trump attacks Rep. Chip Roy for opposing GOP funding bill amid budget crisis, threatening primary challenges against Republicans not aligned with his views.

Newt Gingrich Tells Harris Faulkner A Government Shutdown Would Help Trump: Let Biden Preside Over A Mess'

A government shutdown could enhance Trump's political standing by creating chaos for Biden.

Trump Rages At Chip Roy, Threatens Primary Challenge

Trump attacks Rep. Chip Roy for opposing GOP funding bill amid budget crisis, threatening primary challenges against Republicans not aligned with his views.
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#republican-party

Total Dumpster Fire!' Marjorie Taylor Greene, House Republicans Torch Speaker Johnson Over Garbage' Budget Bill

Republican criticism of Speaker Mike Johnson escalates as concerns grow over his handling of the impending government shutdown.

Majorie Taylor Greene Tanked Mike Johnson's Spending Plan

Congress struggles with internal dissent over the budget, complicating the passage of necessary funding legislation amidst looming deadlines.

Total Dumpster Fire!' Marjorie Taylor Greene, House Republicans Torch Speaker Johnson Over Garbage' Budget Bill

Republican criticism of Speaker Mike Johnson escalates as concerns grow over his handling of the impending government shutdown.

Majorie Taylor Greene Tanked Mike Johnson's Spending Plan

Congress struggles with internal dissent over the budget, complicating the passage of necessary funding legislation amidst looming deadlines.
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#no-confidence-vote

French government collapses after historic no-confidence vote in crisis for Macron

Michel Barnier was ousted as French prime minister through a historic no-confidence vote, leading to political upheaval for Macron.

French government faces no-confidence vote amid budget dispute

Michel Barnier's government in France is under threat of collapse as right and left parties unite for a no-confidence vote over budget disputes.

French government teeters on brink of collapse as no-confidence vote looms

French lawmakers are poised to vote on a no-confidence motion likely to oust Prime Minister Barnier, exacerbating the country's political crisis.

French government collapses after historic no-confidence vote in crisis for Macron

Michel Barnier was ousted as French prime minister through a historic no-confidence vote, leading to political upheaval for Macron.

French government faces no-confidence vote amid budget dispute

Michel Barnier's government in France is under threat of collapse as right and left parties unite for a no-confidence vote over budget disputes.

French government teeters on brink of collapse as no-confidence vote looms

French lawmakers are poised to vote on a no-confidence motion likely to oust Prime Minister Barnier, exacerbating the country's political crisis.
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Marine Le Pen renews threat to back censure motion that could topple Barnier as PM

Marine Le Pen threatens to back a censure motion that could depose French Prime Minister Barnier over budget disagreements.

Tensions rise as Oakland leaders sketch out plans to patch $115M financial hole

Oakland faces a significant budget shortfall requiring urgent cuts to police and fire services before the end of 2023.
#france

PODCAST: France faces winter of strikes and protests and will Trump revive Macron?

Travel disruptions are anticipated during the Christmas holidays due to potential strikes across several sectors in France.
The election of Donald Trump might revitalize French President Macron's approach to European unity efforts.

France says it has the 'courage' to cure its 15 billion absenteeism crisis, by delaying sick payments and cutting public sector benefits

France is addressing its ballooning deficit with tax hikes, aggressive cost-cutting, and measures to combat rising absenteeism in the workforce.

PODCAST: France faces winter of strikes and protests and will Trump revive Macron?

Travel disruptions are anticipated during the Christmas holidays due to potential strikes across several sectors in France.
The election of Donald Trump might revitalize French President Macron's approach to European unity efforts.

France says it has the 'courage' to cure its 15 billion absenteeism crisis, by delaying sick payments and cutting public sector benefits

France is addressing its ballooning deficit with tax hikes, aggressive cost-cutting, and measures to combat rising absenteeism in the workforce.
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Why has Germany's government collapsed and what happens next?

The collapse of Germany's coalition government creates political uncertainty and significant budgetary challenges. A potential election looms due to internal disagreements.
#local-government

Rising cost of social services in England putting arts and youth services at risk, say councils

Rising social service costs threaten essential council functions in England, with many councils facing potential insolvency due to unsustainable budget pressures.

Staff sickness costs cash-strapped east London council 5m per year amid budget crisis

Havering Council faces a crisis with staff sickness costing taxpayers 5 million per year, primarily due to mental health issues.

Rising cost of social services in England putting arts and youth services at risk, say councils

Rising social service costs threaten essential council functions in England, with many councils facing potential insolvency due to unsustainable budget pressures.

Staff sickness costs cash-strapped east London council 5m per year amid budget crisis

Havering Council faces a crisis with staff sickness costing taxpayers 5 million per year, primarily due to mental health issues.
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Analysis: How do the San Francisco school board candidates differ?

San Francisco's school board election will shape the district amid a budget crisis and leadership turmoil.

Wealthy community's town government running out of money

Portola Valley faces financial challenges and may raid its open space fund to prevent bankruptcy, pending voter approval.

FEMA was strapped for cash even before America's hurricane double whammy

FEMA faces a funding crisis exacerbated by climate change, impacting disaster recovery efforts before new storms even hit.

Where did it go wrong? Here's how San Francisco Unified's issues led to school closures

SFUSD is facing budget crises that result in school closures due to inefficiencies and disconnect between the central office and schools.

France's Prime Minister Urges a Divided Parliament to Give Him a Chance

Michel Barnier urges cooperation in Parliament to tackle France's budget crisis through spending cuts and tax increases.

Mexico's First Female President Takes Office

Claudia Sheinbaum's inauguration is a historic milestone for women's empowerment in Mexico.

US Navy's new submarines are 'in crisis' as costs balloon by $17 billion, lawmaker says

The US Navy's Virginia-class submarine program is significantly over budget and facing critical delays.

Brockton mayor agrees to step aside as chair of School Committee after budget scandal

Mayor Sullivan agrees to resign as chair of the School Committee to address budget crisis, supporting the need for separate leadership roles.
#government-funding

Met police budget heading off a cliff', commissioner warns in funding plea

Scotland Yard requires substantial new funding to address its budget crisis and deteriorating infrastructure, as highlighted by Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley's statements.

Scottish ministers largely to blame for spending crisis, says watchdog

Scottish ministers' financial mismanagement on public sector pay is causing a spending crisis leading to severe cuts in non-essential services.

Met police budget heading off a cliff', commissioner warns in funding plea

Scotland Yard requires substantial new funding to address its budget crisis and deteriorating infrastructure, as highlighted by Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley's statements.

Scottish ministers largely to blame for spending crisis, says watchdog

Scottish ministers' financial mismanagement on public sector pay is causing a spending crisis leading to severe cuts in non-essential services.
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Opinion: California schools can fund rainy day,' thanks to Jerry Brown

California's public school system to remain intact despite budget shortfall due to rainy day fund

Salary deal struck by Bass would give L.A. city workers seven raises by July 2028

Los Angeles city workers could receive a package of raises exceeding 24% over five years.
The pay proposal includes cost-of-living increases, increased sick leave cash out, and a minimum pay raise to $25 per hour by 2026.

Arizona's "Model" School Voucher Program Is Causing Massive Budget Meltdown

Arizona's large school voucher program resulted in a budget crisis with substantial unexpected costs.

Recall effort against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has enough signatures for election

A recall campaign against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has gathered enough valid petition signatures, likely heading to the November election.
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