After analyst’s report, California may leave school funding formula unchanged – The Mercury News
Despite one lawmaker’s assertion that it could boost funding for 90% of districts in the state, California appears…
Why Bay Area schools are cutting jobs and closing campuses despite record state funding – The Mercury News
Dozens of Bay Area school districts have announced layoffs, budget cuts or school closures this year to repair…
AI guardrails are being built right now
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Lurie orders elimination of 500 City Hall positions amid budget deficit
Facing a historic budget deficit and continued fiscal threats from the federal government, Mayor Daniel Lurie’s office has…
Departments blow off Lurie again. Plus: DCCC gives out endorsements
In December, Lurie ordered departments (opens in new tab) to come up with $400 million in reductions, including…
’Unfortunately.’ Fresno Unified moves ahead with lay-off process. More than 200 jobs on the line
What’s at stake? The final reductions will be effective June 30 and come as the district forecasts a…
Valley Water director’s protest vote continues poor judgment
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How Fresno Unified approved trustee pay raises through a bylaw
What’s at stake? The way that Fresno Unified doubled the pay of its trustees — through a change…
Tap tech companies to fund more interim housing
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San Jose faces ‘tough choices’ as officials confront up to $65M budget deficit
San Jose leaders are warning of “tough” financial decisions and “hard choices” as this year’s budget season officially gets underway.…
Newsom zeroes out California’s landmark deal to save local news – The Mercury News
Going, going, gone. A high-stakes funding deal between Google and the California government meant to help the struggling…
Critical column sells Rishi Kumar’s tax plan short
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