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$225 million needed to avoid layoffs, says LA city controller
That is the number that we’re trying to (get) close to, so that way there are no layoffs,” said Controller Kenneth Mejia. “It ...
The city of Los Angeles excels at setting taxpayer money on fire
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass opposed the county’s move to withdraw from LAHSA. Apparently she was counting on some of that $1 ...
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Controller Mejia Reiterates $225M Needed to Avoid LA Layoffs
City Controller Kenneth Mejia Friday reiterated his warning that Los Angeles needs $225 million to avoid layoffs in Mayor ...
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$225M needed to avoid L.A. layoffs: City Controller
City Controller Kenneth Mejia Friday reiterated his warning that Los Angeles needs $225 million to avoid layoffs in Mayor ...
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What to know about Mayor Bass' proposed Los Angeles budget
Mayor Karen Bass unveiled a spending plan for the city of Los Angeles. Here's what to know about budget increases, decreases ...
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FAA unveils financial incentives to address air traffic controller shortage
The FAA is rolling out financial incentives for air traffic controllers to boost recruitment and retention efforts amid a workforce shortage.
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LA would need to close half of its animal shelters under Bass' proposed budget cuts
Animal Services officials said that with budget cuts, "euthanasia will increase dramatically." But City officials say there is money in the city's unappropriated budget to prevent the cuts.
L.A. mayor says animal shelters won’t close. Rescue groups are still on edge
The rollout of Mayor Karen Bass' budget set off shock waves among animal rescue advocates, who feared it would lead to the ...
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Your non-politician’s guide to LA’s incoming city budget
Jacky Guerrero is the director of equity in community investments for the nonprofit Catalyst California in L.A. She works to ...
LA's credit rating downgraded amid $1 billion deficit, 'structural imbalance'
Standard & Poor's 500 downgraded its credit rating of city of Los Angeles general obligation bonds, citing its “weakening ...
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LA's credit rating downgraded due to 'structural imbalance' amid $1 billion deficit
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is currently seeking a state bailout, but given that the state says it has “no capacity” for new ...