Q&A: Why are Bay Area schools so broke?Bay Area school districts face severe financial challenges, prompting closures and layoffs to address multimillion-dollar deficits.
School closures: Santa Rosa and Vallejo districts vote to shut down several campusesContentious school board meetings led to closures of several schools to address budget deficits and declining enrollment.
Two primary schools to close - but campaigners vow to fight onIslington Council voted to permanently close St Jude & St Paul's and Highbury Quadrant schools due to low pupil numbers and budget deficits.
Q&A: Why are Bay Area schools so broke?Bay Area school districts face severe financial challenges, prompting closures and layoffs to address multimillion-dollar deficits.
School closures: Santa Rosa and Vallejo districts vote to shut down several campusesContentious school board meetings led to closures of several schools to address budget deficits and declining enrollment.
Two primary schools to close - but campaigners vow to fight onIslington Council voted to permanently close St Jude & St Paul's and Highbury Quadrant schools due to low pupil numbers and budget deficits.
How Trump might lower long-term ratesLowering budget deficits may reduce long-term Treasury yields, benefiting borrowers.The administration aims to control long-term borrowing costs rather than short-term rates.
DOGE's Methods May Be Chaotic, But They're Also IneffectiveThe Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk is implementing drastic changes but not achieving the intended reduction in federal spending.
How Trump might lower long-term ratesLowering budget deficits may reduce long-term Treasury yields, benefiting borrowers.The administration aims to control long-term borrowing costs rather than short-term rates.
DOGE's Methods May Be Chaotic, But They're Also IneffectiveThe Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk is implementing drastic changes but not achieving the intended reduction in federal spending.
California bill aims to make school funding more equitableSenate Bill 743 aims to establish an education endowment to address funding inequalities among California school districts.
Walters: California's politicians always see the sunny sideCalifornia's government struggles with transparency and accountability, often enacting ambitious policies without considering risks or accurately predicting costs.
Tax rate election looks likely for Austin this year - Austin MonitorAustin is considering a tax election to address budget deficits under limitations set by state law.
Walters: Newsom's California budget gimmicks mask underlying problemsCalifornia'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.
State support up for higher ed, but "volatility" loomsState funding for higher education increased by 4.3% this fiscal year, amounting to $129.7 billion nationally, but future funding may face challenges.
UK universities call for higher fees and more funding in face of budget deficitsUniversities call for an increase in tuition fees and government funding to address financial deficits caused by inadequate funding and rising costs.
State support up for higher ed, but "volatility" loomsState funding for higher education increased by 4.3% this fiscal year, amounting to $129.7 billion nationally, but future funding may face challenges.
UK universities call for higher fees and more funding in face of budget deficitsUniversities call for an increase in tuition fees and government funding to address financial deficits caused by inadequate funding and rising costs.
Trump Needs Huge Safety-Net Cuts to Pay for His AgendaTrump shows little concern for national debt despite large increases during his term.His allies are pushing for significant cuts in domestic spending to offset expensive policies.The need for deep cuts is driven by the planned extension of tax cuts and other costly initiatives.
Letters: Trump, GOP, show no compassion for L.A. fire victimsHighlighting 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.
Police chiefs call on ministers to guarantee fundingPolice chiefs warn of potential cuts to neighborhood officers without more funding support from the government.
Still Facing Major Budget Deficit, BART Raises Fares 5.5% Starting In JanuaryBART is raising fares by 5.5% on January 1 to address budget deficits, but this is only a partial solution.
U.S. National Debt Tops $35 Trillion for First TimeAmerica's gross national debt has surpassed $35 trillion, highlighting the nation's fiscal challenges amid escalating spending.
U.S. Debt on Pace to Top $56 Trillion Over Next 10 YearsThe U.S. national debt is projected to reach $56 trillion by 2034, with budget deficits expected to grow significantly over the next decade.
Countries With the Highest Taxes: Where Does the US Rank?Tax perceptions impact public sentiment about tax burdens more than actual rates or amounts.
Debt will hit a shocking $50 trillion by 2034, as DC continues to spend, spend, spendThe U.S. is facing rising budget deficits reaching trillions and record levels, fueled by excessive spending and minimal tax revenue adjustments.
U.S. National Debt Tops $35 Trillion for First TimeAmerica's gross national debt has surpassed $35 trillion, highlighting the nation's fiscal challenges amid escalating spending.
U.S. Debt on Pace to Top $56 Trillion Over Next 10 YearsThe U.S. national debt is projected to reach $56 trillion by 2034, with budget deficits expected to grow significantly over the next decade.
Countries With the Highest Taxes: Where Does the US Rank?Tax perceptions impact public sentiment about tax burdens more than actual rates or amounts.
Debt will hit a shocking $50 trillion by 2034, as DC continues to spend, spend, spendThe U.S. is facing rising budget deficits reaching trillions and record levels, fueled by excessive spending and minimal tax revenue adjustments.
U.S. debt is so massive, interest costs alone are now $3 billion a dayU.S. debt interest costs are currently $3 billion daily, influenced by past Fed rate hikes; potential cuts could reduce this burden.
Walters: California charter school battles intensify as education finances get squeezedCalifornia public schools face financial challenges due to COVID-19 impacts, declining enrollment, absenteeism, inflation, and budget deficits, affecting per-pupil spending and leading to tension between charter schools and public schools.
Provincial governments facing higher debts and more financial pressure | CBC NewsProvincial governments facing financial challenges after previous surpluses due to slowing revenue growth and rising spending.
Walters: California charter school battles intensify as education finances get squeezedCalifornia public schools face financial challenges due to COVID-19 impacts, declining enrollment, absenteeism, inflation, and budget deficits, affecting per-pupil spending and leading to tension between charter schools and public schools.
Provincial governments facing higher debts and more financial pressure | CBC NewsProvincial governments facing financial challenges after previous surpluses due to slowing revenue growth and rising spending.