Tag: Budget allocation
L.A. Council Panel Votes to Save 1,000 City Jobs, Reducing Layoffs to 650
City Council Cuts Layoffs, Saves Jobs (With Some Head-Scratching Decisions)In a surprising turn of events, a key committee of the Los Angeles City Council voted Friday to reduce the number of employees targeted for...
Understanding the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department $458M Overtime Costs
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has been grappling with a staggering $458 million in overtime costs for the last fiscal year, a figure that has raised concerns about staffing levels, labor costs, and...
Florida Governor DeSantis Vetoes Arts Grants Funding
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made a controversial decision to veto $32 million in arts grants funding that was previously approved by state lawmakers. This unexpected move has left many arts and culture organizations...