California State Budget Cuts and Deficit

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California announced a proposed $288 billion state budget to address a $27.6 billion deficit, involving cuts to vacant state jobs and funding for over 200 state programs to achieve accountability and responsibility. The budget aims to make government leaner without imposing new taxes on Californians.

Pittsburgh Police Staffing Cuts

Pittsburgh police are cutting officer presence in dispatch offices from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. due to staffing shortages, leading to limited response to non-emergency 911 calls. The decision has sparked controversy and pushback.