California’s budget outlook is grim. Here’s what you need to know

California’s deficit grows, uncertainty looms, and state leaders may have fewer options than before to tackle it.
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'This would undermine the core mission': Amy Klobuchar tears into Trump's devastating cuts at the Department of Education during Senate hearing

During her remarks in a Senate hearing today, Senator Amy Klobuchar tore into Trump's devastating budget cuts at the Department of Education. Klobuchar stated, "This would undermine the core mission." ...
Mission Local

S.F. needs to cut spending by $400M. Here’s the mayor’s austerity plan.

Mayor Daniel Lurie said Friday that his office will pare back city functions during next year’s budget cuts and focus on “core” services like public safety, clean streets and transit in a bid to shave ...
Tallahassee Democrat

Leon Schools brace for cuts as retreat plan addresses budget strain

The Leon County School Board is preparing for significant budget cuts due to rising expenses and stagnant funding. Superintendent Rocky Hanna will propose cuts, staffing reductions, and potential ...
Kitsap Sun

Commissioners approve 2026 budget, aim to cut back amid rising costs

The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners formally adopted next year's budget on Dec. 8, moving forward with a 3% cut across all departments. County commissioners unanimously voted to approve $650 ...
The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah lawmakers still refuse to give USU full approval for its budget cut plan

Members of the Legislature’s budget committee said they don’t want to approve the plan while concerns remain about the former president’s spending. Utah State University’s initial plan to comply with ...
Chicago Tribune

Aurora City Council approves 2026 city budget with funding and staffing cuts

The Aurora City Council has approved a city budget for 2026 that includes cuts to funding across city departments, including the loss of around 140 positions. The roughly $688 million budget for 2026 ...
The Courier-Journal

Where JCPS budget cuts stand with school closure plan paused

Jefferson County Public Schools faces a budget deficit, requiring cuts of at least $132 million for the upcoming budget. A plan to close or relocate five schools to save $4 million annually has been ...
WMUR

Town of Littleton considering budget cuts to reduce projected tax rate

HANDS. IN MANCHESTER, I’M CHRISTIE WILLIAMS, WMUR NEWS NINE. LEADERS IN LITTLETON ARE LOOKING INTO MAKING CUTS TO THE OPERATING BUDGET THERE TO REDUCE THE PROJECTED TAX RATE. ONE OF THE PROPOSALS ...
WRAL

More cuts, 'difficult decisions' likely in next Wake Schools budget

The increasing cost of everyday operations and expected drop in federal funding is prompting Wake school board and system officials to expect budget reductions next year. The first discussion on next ...
The Olympian

Budget cuts will hinder courts and public safety, Thurston County officials warn

Proposed budget cuts will increase Thurston County court delays and erode public safety despite growing need, officials warn. County leadership intends to cut about $9.8 million from the county’s ...
WAFB

‘This program saved my life’: EBR program that helps people avoid prison faces deep budget cut

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A Baton Rouge man who says a criminal justice program saved his life is now speaking out as the agency behind it faces one of the largest proposed budget cuts in the ...