California
The top things you need to know about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s spending proposal for California.
Letters to the Editor
How many assistant or vice presidents teach classes at Cal State? Something to keep in mind as CSU braces for more deep budget cuts.
Wedding Planning & Ideas
Plan a stress-free wedding with these budgeting tips: set priorities, track expenses, and plan.
The governor’s presentation was full of figures but light on details.
Opinion
The Trump administration’s proposal, led by Elon Musk, is a dangerous attempt to shrink a workforce that provides key services and public oversight.
Employee raises and other expenses are expanding the Los Angeles Fire Department’s budget. At the same time, the agency has had to scale back operations in recent months.
California State University, already reeling from budget cuts to classes and faculty amid enrollment declines, is blasting as “unacceptable” more proposed state funding reductions.
Elon Musk’s promise to cut ‘at least’ $2 trillion in spending is laughable, because the entire discretionary budget is only $1.9 trillion.
World & Nation
Last year, when 31% of state lawmakers nationwide were women, they held about 30% of the seats on committees overseeing taxes and other financial matters.
Newly named Prime Minister Francois Bayrou put together the government that includes members of the outgoing conservative-dominated team.