Philly schools project a fiscal cliff, plan to spend $306 million in reserves to avoid classroom cuts and layoffs
The Philadelphia School District is bracing itself to hit a fiscal cliff. Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. delivered the ...
With Chicago's mass transit system on the fiscal precipice, what solutions are on the table?
State lawmakers remain focused on reforming Chicago mass transit as they discuss two bills to either merge the agencies or ...
South Shore planning fare hike, hopes for state aid to avoid 'fiscal cliff'
While the South Shore has gradually rebounded to about 60% of pre-pandemic ridership, it has an ongoing financial gap to fill ...
Philly Schools headed toward fiscal cliff; Watlington reveals solution
Longer-term solutions are being sought, but Superintendent Watlington says if the district doesn't dip into savings now, jobs ...
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GNU on rocks – Action SA hits “arrogant” DA, supports ANC in Budget
ActionSA spiked DA's guns by stepping in to support the ANC's Budget. ASA's Trollip believes it's hard for the DA to now stay ...
RTA Board meets with $771M fiscal cliff looming
A big budget gap is looming for the CTA, Metra and Pace. Katie Donnell, 28, was a "workout queen" who was "the epitome of ...
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Philadelphia Schools headed toward fiscal cliff; superintendent asks board to dip into reserves
Longer-term solutions are being sought, but Superintendent Watlington says if the district doesn't dip into savings now, jobs ...
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Q&A: State budget director on NC's projected 'fiscal cliff,' governor's budget
State Budget Director Kristin Walker’s team of economists have run the numbers of various revenue scenarios – and she says ...
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RUN Conference to Examine Rail Transit’s Future
The Rail Users’ Network (RUN) is a not-for-profit rider advocacy organization that calls for more rail transit of all modes, ...
South Shore fare hikes coming; state aid sought to continue operations
A previously announced 10% fare increase for South Shore Line passengers is expected this year, to be followed by future ...
CTA workers, members of ATU Local 308, canvassing stations to raise awareness of fiscal cliff
CTA workers say they've reached a dire situation and are fighting for their jobs, if what was outlined in a grim report ...
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Taxed to the Brink: Why New Jersey Needs Real Reform
Outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy has once again acted like a sailor on leave, proposing the largest budget in state history – more than $58 billion. Murphy has made no attempt to resolve the structural ...