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Gavin Newsom hurts city of Sacramento by caving on his return-to-work order | Opinion

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Newsom claims Trump's tariffs will reduce California revenues by $16 billion

Trump's tariffs predicted to decrease California's revenues by $16 billion through 2026, impacting state budget plans.

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Newsom pushes major housing reform through California Legislature

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SF politics

Gavin Newsom hurts city of Sacramento by caving on his return-to-work order | Opinion

California

Newsom claims Trump's tariffs will reduce California revenues by $16 billion

Trump's tariffs predicted to decrease California's revenues by $16 billion through 2026, impacting state budget plans.

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Skelton: Big state budget questions linger about crime, Medi-Cal, Delta tunnel

California's Legislature is active, making significant decisions on a $325 billion budget amid distractions from federal events and local protests.

SF politics

fromsfist.com

BART and Muni Secure $750M Loan From State Along With Other Local Transit Agencies

Bay Area transit agencies secured a $750 million loan, avoiding $1.1 billion in proposed cuts.

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Senator blasts Albany for ignoring affordability crisis | Fingerlakes1.com

New York still ranks poorly in affordability, impacting families and businesses.

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fromwww.mercurynews.com

Walters: How much California government and taxes have exploded under Democrats' control

California's governance reflects a shift to Democratic dominance, yet social and economic issues persist despite increased funding.

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Walters: As California's economy limps along, why is Gavin Newsom always boasting?

Gavin Newsom's claims about California's economy often conflict with reality, as evidenced by inaccurate budget surplus estimates leading to significant deficits.

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fromBrooklyn Eagle

PREMIUMSpotlight: Talking budget: Involuntary commitment

Involuntary commitment has become a contentious issue in New York, rooted in a visible intersection of mental health and homelessness.

PREMIUMSpotlight: Talking budget: Involuntary commitment

Involuntary commitment has become a significant and controversial issue in New York City, especially regarding mental health and homelessness.

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fromBoston.com

5 months ago

Pause is 'not good enough': Health facility workers, patients, and advocates rally to oppose closures

Gov. Maura Healey paused plans to close two state health facilities amid protests from advocates and staff.

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fromBrooklyn Eagle

PREMIUMSpotlight: Talking budget: Involuntary commitment

Involuntary commitment has become a significant and controversial issue in New York City, especially regarding mental health and homelessness.

Boston

fromBoston.com

5 months ago

Pause is 'not good enough': Health facility workers, patients, and advocates rally to oppose closures

Gov. Maura Healey paused plans to close two state health facilities amid protests from advocates and staff.

These Democratic governors are trying to curb health care for unauthorized immigrants

Democratic governors are reconsidering immigrant health insurance policies due to budget constraints.

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fromBoston.com

Healey administration calls for hiring freeze amid federal funding concerns

Massachusetts to freeze hiring in the executive branch to manage finances amid federal funding concerns.

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NYC politics

Exclusive | Senate GOPers push back on $10M taxpayer-funded Tish James 'slush fund' that could pay her legal bills

Inflation refund checks will come to millions of New Yorkers this fall

New Yorkers will receive up to $400 rebate checks to address inflation concerns.

fromwww.nytimes.com

When Taxpayers Fund Shows Like Blue Bloods' and S.N.L.,' Does It Pay Off?

New Yorkers contribute significantly to film and TV production incentives, raising questions about the returns on these investments.

Gov. Hochul plans to double film subsidies, igniting debate on economic efficacy of such tax credits.

fromGothamist

NYC politics

Gov. Hochul got her budget priorities. Will they win her reelection votes?

Mayor Adams scores wins on discovery laws, involuntary removal changes in state budget deal | amNewYork

Mayor Adams achieved key policy wins in the new state budget, focusing on discovery law reforms and mental health care reforms.

fromCbsnews

NYS budget deal includes "bell-to-bell" school cellphone ban. Here's how it would work.

New York's Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a $254 billion budget including a statewide ban on cellphones in schools.

The ban aims to enhance children's mental health by eliminating distractions.

Exclusive | Senate GOPers push back on $10M taxpayer-funded Tish James 'slush fund' that could pay her legal bills

Senate Republicans oppose a $10 million fund in the New York budget that may cover Attorney General Tish James' legal fees.

Concerns revolve around the misappropriation of taxpayer dollars for private legal matters.

Inflation refund checks will come to millions of New Yorkers this fall

New Yorkers will receive up to $400 rebate checks to address inflation concerns.

fromwww.nytimes.com

When Taxpayers Fund Shows Like Blue Bloods' and S.N.L.,' Does It Pay Off?

New Yorkers contribute significantly to film and TV production incentives, raising questions about the returns on these investments.

Gov. Hochul plans to double film subsidies, igniting debate on economic efficacy of such tax credits.

fromGothamist

Gov. Hochul got her budget priorities. Will they win her reelection votes?

Hochul must effectively communicate her $254 billion budget's benefits to voters ahead of the 2026 election.

NYC politics

Mayor Adams scores wins on discovery laws, involuntary removal changes in state budget deal | amNewYork

fromCbsnews

NYS budget deal includes "bell-to-bell" school cellphone ban. Here's how it would work.

New York's Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a $254 billion budget including a statewide ban on cellphones in schools.

The ban aims to enhance children's mental health by eliminating distractions.

NYS Dems pack budget full of 'self-serving' perks, watchdog group has 'nothing positive to say' about it

Democratic lawmakers are using the state budget to implement self-serving policies that may aid their reelection efforts.

Nix the taxpayer-funded legal-defense slush fund for Letitia James- and any other state pol facing federal investigation

Taxpayers could be liable for legal bills of New York Attorney General Letitia James under a controversial budget measure.

fromPlanetizen

New York State Budget Includes $68B MTA Capital Plan, Boosts Transit Security

New York's 2026 budget prioritizes subway safety with significant investments in law enforcement, safety upgrades, and mental health services.

MTA now ready to find $3B in savings after NYS budget falls short of massive $68B proposal: 'Welcome the challenge'

We welcome the challenge that the legislature and the governor put to us to do projects faster, even faster, even better and even cheaper.

NYC politics

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Could NYC Penn Station become Trump Station? Here's what Gov. Hochul had to say

Governor Kathy Hochul is open to renaming Penn Station after Trump if he invests heavily in its redevelopment.

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The Daily Dirt: Lawmakers float using $1.3B Penn funds for housing

Governor Kathy Hochul's announcement frees up $800 million initially set aside for the redesign of Penn Station, which will now potentially fund housing and green space initiatives.

NYC real estate

fromGothamist

Gov. Hochul drops bid for new crime of 'masked harassment' in NY budget talks

If one is convicted of an existing crime, e.g. harassment or menacing, and the individual convicted was wearing a mask, that there'd be some penalty enhancer during sentencing.

NYC politics

4 months ago

NYC Mayor Adams makes last-minute push to cut taxes for low-income earners as Albany haggles over budget

Mayor Eric Adams proposed to cut income taxes for low-income New Yorkers to alleviate financial burdens, particularly for working-class families.

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