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New York MTA, Facing $16 Billion in Losses, Plans Drastic Cuts

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority has faced budget crunches before, but never one like the budget crisis caused by the pandemic.

July 22, 2020 - The New York Times

Newark's Financial Trouble Inviting Comparisons to Detroit

Beset by a large budget deficit and overwhelming poverty, Newark's local government services director has warned that the city might require state supervision.

May 9, 2014 - Al Jazeera America

Local Governments Work Together to Fight Recession

Chuck Raasch looks at how combining services can help local governments "to capitalize on the economics of scale and offset declining revenue since the Great Recession."

October 23, 2012 - USA Today

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.

June 26, 2010 - 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.

October 22, 2009 - 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.

October 8, 2009 - 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.

September 15, 2009 - 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.

July 5, 2009 - 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.

July 1, 2009 - The Huffington Post

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