California controller says disappointing tax receipts will push state into bigger deficitOctober 9th, 2009 California controller warns of bigger deficitSACRAMENTO, Calif. — California's state controller is warning that disappointing tax receipts will push the state into a bigger budget deficit than expected.
NY comptroller blames mismanagement for East Hampton budget woesOctober 1st, 2009 NY audit finds financial woes in East HamptonEAST HAMPTON, N.Y. — A New York state audit of finances in a town filled with millionaires blames fiscal mismanagement for a deficit that required $15 million in bonding to cover budget shortfalls.
American Samoa's governor wants territory to buy tuna cannery to save jobsSeptember 21st, 2009 American Samoa gov.: Territory should buy canneryPAGO PAGO, American Samoa — American Samoa's governor wants the territory buy a tuna cannery to preserve jobs. Gov. Togiola Tulafono on Monday asked the Legislature to appropriate $5 million for the purchase of Chicken of the Sea International's tuna cannery.
Budget woes force layoffs at evangelical group Focus on the FamilySeptember 2nd, 2009 Budget woes force Focus on the Family layoffsCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Conservative Christian group Focus on the Family is laying off 8 percent of its work force.
University system president warns of more steep budget cuts when federal funds run dryAugust 21st, 2009 University president warns of steep budget cutsSACRAMENTO, Calif. — University of California President Mark Yudof says steep budget cuts are ahead for the 10-campus system when federal stimulus money runs out next year.
Gen. Gary North assumes command of Pacific Air Forces based in HawaiiAugust 20th, 2009 Gen. Gary North takes over Pacific Air forcesHICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii — Gen. Gary North is taking command of the United States Pacific Air Forces based at Hickham Air Force Base in Hawaii.
As other states lay off their workers, W.Va.'s governor proposes giving his $500 extraJuly 31st, 2009 W.Va. gov proposes $500 payments for state workersCHARLESTON, W.Va. — While economic woes are forcing many states to lay off or furlough their workers, West Virginia's governor wants to give his a little something extra.
Schwarzenegger addresses woes of Calif. budget cuts with giant knife in online video messageJuly 23rd, 2009 Schwarzenegger addresses budget cuts with knifeSACRAMENTO, Calif. — When a tall, muscular man wields a 2-foot-long knife on-camera, it's usually not for a thank-you video.
Schwarzenegger warns state employee unions of 2,000 more layoffs in Calif. budget crunchJuly 14th, 2009 Schwarzenegger warns of more layoffs in Calif.SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger told state employee unions Tuesday his administration was preparing to cut another 2,000 state jobs to deal with California's $26.3 billion budget deficit.
Judge stops Hawaii governor from forcing workers' unpaid days off without union bargainingJuly 2nd, 2009 Hawaii judge halts furloughs for state employeesHONOLULU — A Hawaii judge has blocked Gov. Linda Lingle from forcing thousands of public employees to take three unpaid days off per month, dealing her a setback in efforts to tame a huge state budget gap.
States race to keep governments running as California governor declares fiscal emergencyJuly 2nd, 2009 States without budgets as key deadline passesSACRAMENTO, Calif. — The finances of several states around the nation are sinking deeper into chaos as lawmakers struggle to work out budget differences amid a recession that has wiped out tax revenue and set the stage for dramatic cuts in service and pay for government workers.
3 state employee unions challenge Hawaii governor's furlough plan in courtJuly 2nd, 2009 3 HI state employee unions challenge furloughsHONOLULU — Three state employee unions are asking a state judge to block Gov. Linda Lingle from ordering thousands of their members to take three unpaid days off each month.
Thousands of public employees rally at state Capital against Hawaii furlough planJuly 1st, 2009 Thousands rally against Hawaii furlough planHONOLULU — Thousands of state employees rallied at the state Capitol Tuesday afternoon to denounce Gov. Linda Lingle's plans to force them and their co-workers to take three unpaid days off each month.
Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle sets 3-day-a-month furloughs for state workers; equals 14 percent cutJune 2nd, 2009 Hawaii's governor orders furloughs 3 days a monthHONOLULU — Describing a "fiscal emergency," Gov. Linda Lingle has ordered three days of unpaid furloughs each month for 14,500 state employees to help erase a $729 million budget shortfall.
Delhi assembly's budget session from June 15May 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Delhi Legislative Assembly's budget session would start from June 15 and end July 1, Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit said Monday. The state cabinet Monday recommended to Lieutenant Governor Tejendra Khanna to summon the budget session of the fourth legislative assembly from June 15.
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