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The Georgia Board of Education unanimously voted to suspend the Dublin City Schools Board of Education (seven members with pay), with final approval resting with Governor Brian Kemp after the district faced about a $20 million deficit, received emergency payroll aid from the state, and cut staff and shortened the school calendar.
U.S. Treasury yields climbed across the curve, led by the 30-year at 5.311%—the highest since June 2007—as persistent inflation concerns, heavy government borrowing, and higher issuance weigh on Treasuries, while oil prices rose and investors await the Fed minutes after a July rate hold.
Vox argues New York City’s plan to open five city-owned grocery stores offering 30% discounts on staples isn’t a cost-effective way to make groceries affordable citywide. The stores would likely operate at a loss funded by taxpayers, diverting money from direct food assistance, and there’s little evidence they would outpace private retailers like Costco. The piece cautions that five outlets won’t meaningfully move prices across the city, and suggests alternatives such as expanding cash transfers or scaling up existing programs (like Get The Good Stuff) or easing zoning to attract low-cost national retailers. It notes public grocers could serve as a political symbol or community space, but in terms of affordability the theory remains incoherent and the program risks higher opportunity costs for the broader public.
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield has topped 5% for about two weeks—the longest stretch above that level since 2007—as investors demand higher compensation for decades-long risk amid a growing budget deficit and rising debt, with competition from long-duration corporate and AI-related bonds appealing to long-horizon investors.
Russia’s central bank cut its key rate by 25 basis points to 14.25%, the ninth consecutive easing move as policymakers take a cautious stance amid roughly 5.6% inflation and a growing budget deficit that could keep policy tighter for longer; the bank still expects inflation to slow toward 4% in the medium term, with GDP growth around 0.4% this year and the next meeting scheduled for July 24.
UVM Health Network cut 142 positions across its Vermont and New York hospitals and hospice system, largely administrative; 76 roles were eliminated and 66 reclassified as new or updated positions, in a move that officials say will save about $9.5 million annually as the system faces budget pressures and seeks cost reductions. Some unionized roles, including lab technicians and patient-support staff, were affected, with leadership indicating clinical changes will be phased to minimize disruption while streamlining administration.
Saudi Arabia’s NEOM faces about 60 billion riyals ($16 billion) in payments to terminate long‑term contracts from 2026–2030, a sign of budget retrenchment as deficits and lagging foreign investment push the kingdom to curb ambitious projects. The cost highlights the price of halting work on initiatives like The Line and other deals with firms such as Webuild, even as NEOM preserves some spend on OXAGON and a green hydrogen project. Final cancellation totals could shift after contractor negotiations, and the broader strategy is to reprioritize spending toward ventures with clearer returns.
Russian Finance Ministry and central bank officials told Putin that current defense outlays are unsustainable for the budget and warned a widening deficit, advocating defense spending cuts and efficiencies to stabilize Moscow’s finances amid the war in Ukraine, according to Bloomberg News reporting.
Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani announced nearly $8 billion in state aid over two years to close NYC's $12 billion deficit, building on earlier funds and enabling universal childcare while continuing investments in libraries, schools, and public safety through a renewed Albany partnership.
Five years into Russia’s war, the economy shows growing vulnerabilities: the budget deficit widened in early 2026 despite higher oil revenues, the central bank has limited room to cut rates as inflation hovers around 5–6%, and the ruble remains strong with export pain. Unemployment sits at a record low but masking a shrinking labor pool and aging population, while the National Wealth Fund’s assets have fallen. Forecasts put 2026 GDP growth around 0.5–1.5%, fueling debate over whether continued war spending can yield sustainable growth or will demand more state intervention.
San Francisco’s chief economist Ted Egan says the current AI boom is unlike prior tech booms: it has drawn about 60% of US AI venture capital to SF—roughly $190 billion across 2,500 startups—while office space demand wanes (about 7.5 million square feet vacated) and tech payroll share drops from 44% to 11%. Over 30,000 tech jobs have been lost in three years, yet startups and AI funding give the city long‑term optimism. The city faces a $643 million two‑year deficit, with the mayor’s plan to cut $400 million and 127 layoffs; officials warn that budget fixes may require changes to services. While AI could boost efficiency, its tendency to hallucinate complicates government use, and recovery will hinge on population growth, transit funding, and deliberate AI deployment in city operations.
On his 106th day in office, NYC Mayor Mamdani highlights gains on childcare and a rent freeze but warns a budget deficit could erase progress; he also discusses a pied-à-terre tax with the governor, and, in a brief Hell Gate interview, says he and his wife will skip the Met Gala, despite expressing love for the Met.
President Putin pressed the government and the Central Bank for explanations after Russia’s economy undershot expectations this year, with January–February GDP down 1.8% year-on-year. Calendar-adjusted figures show January flat and February up 0.3%, but construction and broader industrial activity remained weak. Oil and gas revenues plunged, widening the budget deficit to 4.58 trillion rubles, signaling limited upside as economists warn of only modest growth around 1% this year amid high interest rates and war distortions.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is rushing to secure City Council confirmation of Nadia Shihata to lead the Department of Investigation, holding one‑on‑one meetings to reassure lawmakers about her independence amid questions tied to her past political support for the mayor and her ties to a top aide. The nomination comes as the city faces a roughly $5.4 billion budget gap and follows a broader feud between Mamdani and the Council Speaker, adding pressure on a confirmation process that could test the mayor’s clout and the DOI’s watchdog role.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marks 100 days in office amid a $5.4 billion deficit, arguing that despite fiscal constraints he’s delivering on universal childcare, faster and potentially free buses, tenant protections, and landlord accountability while trimming some campaign promises to fit the budget. He defends his policing approach—retaining Commissioner Jessica Tisch and creating the Office of Community Safety, and pushing to release body camera footage—while stressing that outcomes matter more than ideology. He clashed with City Council Speaker Julie Menin over a budget proposal and emphasizes honest budgeting as he negotiates a leaner path forward, all within a relationship with President Trump grounded in shared love for NYC despite disagreements.