Budget Crisis

MTA Drops Two NYC Subway Lines

In the face of an $800 million budget gap, the MTA just blinked, closing the W and V lines on Friday night. More than 30 bus routes are also scheduled to close in an effort to save $93 million.
26 June 2010 - 11:00am
Associated Press

Schwarzenegger to Receive Park Protection Award

Without even a hint of sarcasm, the National Park Trust is planning to give an award to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for protection of public lands.
22 October 2009 - 5:00am
Los Angeles Times

NYC Subway Riders Need Help!

Cuts in MTA staff in subway stations leave transit riders lost, feeling unsafe. Vendors and repair staff are reluctantly picking up the slack.
8 October 2009 - 2:00pm
The New York Times

California Environmental Groups Hope to Save State Parks with DMV Fees

Major environmental groups hope this year's park closures, caused by the California budget crisis, will inspire support for parks at the ballot box next year.
15 September 2009 - 12:00pm
San Jose Mercury News

Think You Can Balance California's Budget?

The Los Angeles Times has created an interactive game where you can make the hard choices in where to cut the State's expenditures.
5 July 2009 - 1:00pm
The Los Angeles Times

California, More States Facing Enormous Budget Shortfalls

The State of California missed a midnight deadline for a budget solution, and may have to issue IOUs. But they're not the only states facing imminent budget crises.
1 July 2009 - 1:00pm
The Huffington Post
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