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Family health, HIV/AIDS, housing programs brace for losses in state funding
New details of Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s $60.7 billion budget proposal have nonprofits warning of catastrophic losses of state aid.
Brevard on a budget: Free, fun things to do this weekend, March 27-April 2
On a budget? Free, fun things to do in Brevard this weekend include classic cars, concerts and a pirate festival.
'This Is Unsustainable Madness': Modern Video Game Budgets Are Out of Control
Many games now cost $300m or more
Mamdani administration identifies first budget cuts
New York City agencies found $1.7 billion in potential savings.
New proposal would cap Social Security benefits at $100K for wealthy couples
A new proposal from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget would cap Social Security benefits for wealthy couples at $100,000 annually, with a $50,000 limit for single retirees.
A leadership vacuum adds to strains on the CDC
Low morale, staff turnover and budget issues have sapped the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The administration is expected to soon name a new director, who will have their hands full.
DOE Chancellor finds Albany allies supportive of smaller class size fixes
Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels wants the full four-year extension of mayoral control passed in the state budget.
Marathon has sold 1.2M copies across Steam, PS5, and Xbox
Alinea Analytics estimates show that Marathon has generated gross revenues of $55M via 1.2M copies sold on Steam, PS5, and Xbox: Looking at the split between Steam, PS5, and Xbox, Steam is clearly the main platform for Marathon, accounting for a little under 70% of the audience (800K copies sold). Meanwhile, PS5 takes about 19% (217K) and Xbox (including console, PC, and cloud) accounts for a bit over 11% or 133K. Marathon is technically a first-party Sony title, so seeing the home console struggle to break 20% of the volume is a notable data point for the ongoing platform-agnostic debate. PlayStation Studios online games will almost certainly continue being multiplatform (despite Sony reportedly pulling back on PC releases). Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe As for Marathon, the consensus among hardcore players who pushed through the awkward onboarding phase – myself included – is that it’s fantastic. The gunplay, aesthetic, and presentation are among the best in the shooter genre. A great game doesn’t always equal an immediate hit, though, as shown by our estimates. Things are looking lukewarm right now. But this might be one of those marathon-not-a-sprint situations. Had to, didn’t I? Why wasn’t Marathon a hit on the same level as Arc Raiders? One topic that came up in a lot of conversations at GDC this year was why Marathon hasn’t hit the same stratosphere as Arc Raiders. On paper, they’re both extraction shooters, and Marathon has the Bungie pedigree – the house that built the gold standard for gunplay in Halo and Destiny. Marathon’s neon-futuristic aesthetic also distinguishes itself from the gritty realism of Tarkov or the post-apocalyptic hope of ARC Raiders. But vibes can only get you so far for first impressions if the onboarding feels like a brick wall. Marathon is a sweaty PvP-focused experience with a first-time user experience and UI that I can only describe as dreadful. Players are dropped into a complex ecosystem where the UI, though visually striking, is functionally uninformative, forcing users to manually hover over nondescript, identical icons just to identify basic gear or weapon mods. This lack of clarity is compounded by punishing mechanics like a severe heat gauge for movement and a scarcity of vital resources, all without a clear tutorial or a low-stakes mode to learn the ropes. Most people – even top streamers and veteran shooter players – have no idea what’s going on in Marathon at first. Arc is on the complete other end of the spectrum. As we covered here and here, Arc Raiders offers a more collaborative, approachable loop where players often work together toward shared goals. And the objectives are instantly clear. To many players, this contrast only emphasised Marathon’s issues, especially during the testing period. Players understand the Arc Raiders loop within 30 minutes, while Marathon acts as a massive filter, chewing up newcomers and spitting them out before they can experience the depth of Bungie’s signature gunplay. What I’m getting at here is that the poor first-time user experience of Marathon’s Server Slam likely stifled launch sales, while the opposite was true for Arc. Let’s look at the pre-launch copies sold for each game during their respective Server Slams (launch-aligned) : Looking at the trajectory: Arc Raiders saw a massive 80% jump in copies sold during its three-day Server Slam (day -13 to -11). Players jumped in, realised the water was fine, and immediately opened their wallets. Marathon, meanwhile, saw a 49% increase in the four days following its Slam (Day -7 to -3). At the time of each game’s respective launch, Arc Raiders had nearly double the Steam footprint of Marathon – and word of mouth only continued to grow. Bungie could have had more time to fix the onboarding process had the beta happened earlier. But Marathon launched three days after the beta finished. These factors limited the launch sales quite a bit, I reckon. Marathon has found a niche audience, though Despite the friction-heavy start, the data suggests that those who survived Marathon’s onboarding are loving life. We’ve been tracking cross-platform DAUs, and while there’s the expected post-launch leakage, many players are sticking with it. After peaking at 478K total DAUs on its first Saturday, Marathon has settled into a respectable rhythm, holding 345K DAUs as of yesterday and averaging 380K DAUs across the weekend. Steam continues to do the heavy lifting here, consistently accounting for the lion’s share of the daily players. Players have been putting in the hours, too: On Steam, Marathon’s average playtime has climbed to 27.8 hours, significantly outpacing the console averages on PS5 (16.5h) and Xbox (17.3h). Even more telling than the averages: 22% of the Steam audience has surged past the 50-hour mark, and nearly 7% have already logged over 100 hours. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe This data suggests that once the Bungie magic clicks, it hooks players deeper than the average extraction shooter. There’s also started to be a shift in the game’s discourse. Marathon launched as one of those games that’s cool to hate. But as Marathon’s 100-hour club grows, we’re seeing conversations around its mechanical merit outweigh the negativity. Several high-profile creators, who were initially vocal critics, have spent the last week coming around on the mechanical depth of the endgame. It’s a subtle but positive signal; the hate train is losing steam, and a new narrative about the game is emerging. Bungie faithfuls unite Another interesting metric in Marathon’s first few weeks is who, exactly, is playing. Bungie leans heavily on its prestige as the “makers of Halo and Destiny,” in its marketing, and that message has clearly hit the mark. On Steam, the gravity (hammer) of Bungie’s previous work is unavoidable. A staggering 78.2% of Marathon players also played Destiny 2. The trend carries across other platforms, with 74.2% of PS5 players and 82.7% of Xbox players also having played Destiny 2. The Halo legacy lives on, it seems. More on that in a bit. While Destiny 2 went free to play, these numbers still represent a high-intent migration of a fanbase that trusts Bungie’s specific brand of kinetic gunplay and cryptic world-building. The Xbox data adds another layer of legacy. About 85.7% of Marathon players on Xbox have played Halo Infinite, while over half of the Steam audience has spent time in Halo Infinite and 36.1% in the Master Chief Collection (a paid collection of the old Bungie-made legacy games). Interestingly, we see a 55.9% overlap with ARC Raiders on Steam. Overlap is even higher there on PlayStation (60.5%) and Xbox (66.5%). And there’s also significant crossover with Helldivers 2 on all platforms, too. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe Bungie has found some of its fans with Marathon, and the challenge now is keeping this engaged in a high-stakes PvP environment when they’ve spent the last decade primarily enjoying the power fantasies of PvE. On that note… Go the full 26 miles? Or cut and run? Time for some could’ve, should’ve, would’ve. These things would have improved Marathon’s performance at launch: A more robust onboarding process, perhaps in the form of a short single-player/PvE campaign. We know Bungie fans love this stuff. A traditional arena-based mode akin to Destiny’s Crucible could have been a bridge for the cautious players who’d have been otherwise deterred by the Server Slam. It’s also a great palate cleanser after getting merked. Introducing a dedicated PvE environment would have similarly diversified the conversation and lowered the barrier for the Bungie faithful who found the pure PvP extraction loop too abrasive. PvE is safer than PvP these days. There’s an argument that a thin PvE mode would have just felt like a budget Destiny, potentially hurting the brand more. But given how dire the FTUE is, I think it would have been a net positive. Any kind of tutorialised loop that demystifies the stakes, really. While there is merit in a studio sticking firmly to a singular creative vision, and going all in on the hardcore extraction loop. Less forgiving is the technical reality is that the user interface and first-time user experience (FTUE) were not at a commercial standard for launch. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe In a landscape where player time is oversaturated and the most contested currency, a flawed FTUE is a critical failure point. But it’s not all doom and gloom, as Marathon has an incredible, unique gameplay loop, suggesting that financial success is still attainable if Bungie can pivot effectively. Bungie and PlayStation now face a difficult strategic crossroads, though – one within a challenging games market. They could: Double down on Marathon with a long-term Rainbow Six Siege- or No Man’s Sky-style recovery plan, which is something I heard Last Stand Media’s Chris Maldonado mention last week. While this could be a sunk-cost fallacy in action, it could eventually yield the audience the game’s mechanical depth deserves. Shift focus toward the inevitable Destiny 3 or another project, mitigating the escalating opportunity cost and cutting their losses, so to speak. Doing both is an expensive proposition, given the high overhead and burn rate of operating out of Bellevue, Washington. With Sony recently demonstrating a lower threshold for underperforming studios and projects, the margin for error has vanished. Whatever happens, the next six months will determine whether Marathon becomes a cornerstone of Sony’s live-service portfolio or a cautionary tale of vision exceeding accessibility. I’m hoping it’s the former, because Marathon rocks. As always, hit subscribe to get updates on Marathon and other relevant games. Subscribe Want to get your hands on our data for yourself – for free? We’re offering a free trial of our platform for games companies. Send us a message here, or reply to this email, and we’ll set you up. The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]
Samsung's cheaper Mini LED TVs are now on sale
Samsung unveiled new budget Mini LED TVs as well as some higher-end models using its Quantum Mini LED tech.
Lawmakers weighed Wyoming Health Department budget cuts. They never came.
by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile After the Wyoming Freedom Caucus told voters last year it aimed to “DOGE” the state’s next two-year budget by
Peninsula Community Health plans to add 2 Bremerton dental clinics
Peninsula Community Health Services, with state funding coming from back-to-back budgets, will open to two new dental clinics along Kitsap Way.
Hochul pushes environmental review reforms amid state budget negotiations
Hochul has touted the policy as a key element of her affordability agenda.
Advocates want $150M collectively in state budget for food assistance programs
Advocates say the need is dire as more New Yorkers are having to make difficult choices when it comes to how they spend their money.
After patient deaths, Idaho budget committee approves restoring cut Medicaid mental health programs
The Idaho Legislature will consider restoring mental health programs the state cut to comply with the governor’s order for budget cuts.
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Review - Disrupting AMD's Entry-Level
Intel is breathing new life into its Arrow Lake lineup with the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. Priced at an attractive $200, this little powerhouse outperforms most AMD CPUs in applications and delivers competitive gaming performance, too. It's a strong contender for budget-friendly builds, and overclocking potential is good, too.
Borussia Dortmund names second-division exec as sporting director
Borussia Dortmund has dipped into the German second division to appoint a new sporting director who won praise for making impactful transfers on a budget.
Here’s how Va. lawmakers suggest the next state budget handle federal health care funding fallout
Spanberger will mull theirs and former Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s budget proposals ahead of a reconvened session on April 23.
County Proposes Eliminating Preschool for All’s Early Childhood Mental Health Team
Unlike other cuts being made across the county in light of a budget shortfall, the decision to disband the team comes as Preschool for All sits on more than $600 million. The county says the proposed change is not driven by available funding.
These are my favorite budget-friendly iPhone 17e accessories
Best budget accessories for iPhone 17e: cases, chargers, MagSafe gear, AirPods, and more to upgrade your setup for less.
Elon Musk offers to pay TSA workers' salaries amid DHS budget standoff
Elon Musk has offered to cover the salaries of TSA personnel during the ongoing funding impasse disrupting airports nationwide.
Short-Term Cuts, Long-Term Costs: Investing in Health Care for All Californians
Providing health care for all Californians improves health, strengthens communities, and prevents higher long-term costs.
Walz unveils tech tax in budget; bipartisan support emerges at Capitol
MPR News host Clay Masters and the politics team recap a week in state politics.
Chicago's teetering debt is stark warning left-wing mayor is fueling 'pay later' doom cycle: expert
Expert Austin Berg warns Chicago's "pay later" debt culture under Mayor Brandon Johnson is alarming markets with a $1 billion budget gap and risky bond deals.
SAP CEO Says Defense Industry Sales Are Fastest Growing Business
SAP SE Chief Executive Officer Christian Klein said the defense industry has become the company’s fastest growing business line as military budgets soar around the world.
Here’s how Va. lawmakers suggest the next state budget handle federal health care funding fallout
More than 2 million Virginians rely on state social services like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, while about 400,000 Virginians get their health insurance through the state marketplace.
NYC health budget plan: More support for children, less for fighting disease
The $2.51 billion spending plan includes increases for early childhood initiatives and a new public health lab - but less funding to fight communicable diseases, sexually transmitted infections, and tuberculosis.
Librarians seek continued funding from Congress to support local libraries
Librarians are breathing a temporary sigh of relief after President Trump signed the 2026 federal budget last month
Markiplier to Microdramas: The Ankler x NAB Show’s Future of Entertainment
Share Subscribe Vegas, baby! The Ankler is heading back to NAB Show for a second year in a row — and doubling down on conversations with the smartest people in the industry. From April 18–22, we’re partnering again with the industry’s biggest media and tech gathering to break down the Business of Media and Entertainment as it’s actually evolving: faster, riskier and increasingly driven by new formats, new audiences and new power players. This curated series will bring together top creators, executives and innovators to tackle the forces reshaping the industry — from the AI disruption of Hollywood’s creative ecosystem to the rise of the creator economy, shifting audience behavior and the changing economics of production. We’ll be rolling out more programming in the coming weeks — including top speakers from leading AI studios, prediction markets and beyond — so keep an eye on the Business of Media and Entertainment hub. But first up, we’re announcing two panels about what’s actually working in Hollywood: The Scary-Smart Business of Horror A good scare has become one of the entertainment economy’s most reliable engines. With disciplined budgets, built-in fandoms and global box office upside, horror consistently outperforms. From theatrical releases to streaming-first originals and creator-driven IP, the genre is artistically flexible and financially durable — and one of the last truly communal experiences for Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences. Join YouTube creator Mark Fischbach, aka Markiplier, whose independent feature Iron Lung earned more than $50 million at the global box office, Atomic Monster president Michael Clear and screenwriter Akela Cooper (M3GAN, Malignant) for a conversation moderated by Like & Subscribe’s Natalie Jarvey about why horror travels so effectively across platforms and borders, how studios and independents are building sustainable genre pipelines and why the next wave of breakout franchises may emerge from unexpected sources. Inside the Microdrama Boom Short-form serialized storytelling is having a major moment. Microdramas, social-native series and creator-led narratives are capturing massive audiences with low-cost, rapid production cycles and direct-to-fan distribution. What was once dismissed as niche or experimental is now attracting major platform investment. Moderated by Jarvey, this panel of microdrama creators and executives — including one of the format’s top stars and producers, Kasey Esser, and Dhar Mann Studios’ head of vertical content, Erin McFarlane — examines how format innovation, fandom dynamics and algorithmic discovery are reshaping the economics of scripted storytelling and what traditional studios can learn from these agile models. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Lynne@theankler.com Share
'We're not out of the woods yet': JFAC reworks Health and Human Services budget
After failing on the senate floor, JFAC reworked the Health and Human Services maintenance budget for Fiscal Year 2027. Making it out of committee with an addit
Florida GOP’s divisions, cancel culture and Alligator Alcatraz: IFP
Turns out Florida state lawmakers can't approve budget, but they do like cancel culture. And how much has the state spent on Alligator Alcatraz?
The Politics Hour: VA State Sen. Scott Surovell & WAMU's Alex Koma
WAMU's Alex Koma discusses the latest in D.C.'s big elections, including the mayoral race. And Virginia state Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell on the General Assembly failing to make a deal on the budget.
City budget plan would boost potential business improvement district for Carytown
The proposed budget includes $125,000 to help establish the assessment district, which would charge businesses in Carytown an additional fee, above taxes, for enhanced city services.
House leaders tie business tax benefits to income tax ballot question
House budget writers tucked a provision in a bill advancing this week that would potentially block benefits worth up to $400 million a year if the ballot question passes in November.
Legislative session ends with unfinished business, including budget
(The Center Square) – Florida’s legislative session ended with several notable pieces of legislation passing both chambers, but unfinished business with the budget and no property tax relief proposal ...
Hochul says she'll announce proposed changes to 2019 climate law this week
The CLCPA will likely be the key sticking point as state budget talks begin among the governor and the Democratic-led Legislature.
THE WEEK OF MARCH 16, 2026
- Plans to break up NCAR take shape - Senate HELP chair pushes DETERRENT Act - Budgetary delays slow spending at NIH
Budget Breakdown: After Building an Ice Cream Business, They Built a Sweet Texas Home for $660K
A fluid indoor/outdoor plan makes it easy for a Fort Worth family to host and make memories with loved ones.
Romanian Ruling Coalition Faces Rift Over Higher Social Spending
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan faced renewed pressure as the largest party in the ruling coalition blasted his leadership as “unacceptable” days before a critical budget vote.
Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s Homeland Security Pick, Got Wealthier Stock Trading in Congress
Markwayne Mullin’s financial dealings take on new importance as the Senate considers his nomination to lead an agency whose budget has vastly expanded.
Politics: Iowa nonpartisan group predicts bigger budget shortfall than expected
Iowa will likely operate on a near-$1.3 billion budget deficit over the next fiscal year, according to the latest report from state officials.
This Microsoft Office and Laptop Bundle Is Just $260: Great for Budget-Conscious Business Owners
A portable workstation and a lifetime productivity suite for $260? Entrepreneurs, pay attention.
The ultimate entertainment budget hack: Your local library
Bereft after finishing Heated Rivalry? Hoping for more Sinners-like thrills? Your local library has what you need—and it’s free!
Congestion pricing, energy demands driving up cost of doing business in New York
United Refining Chairman and CEO John Catsimatidis joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss Strait of Hormuz tensions, oil price swings, President Donald Trump’s response to Iran and New York City’s budget crisis.
Upstate lawmakers prepare for budget fight over municipal funding
Upstate lawmakers have continued their push to see New York’s other municipalities outside of NYC find something closer to equal footing.
Japan PM’s health sparks concern before Trump summit
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appeared unwell at a budget committee session on Thursday, which sparked concerns over her health. This comes less than a week before her meeting with President Trump in Washington. On Friday, Japan’s government said she has recovered and returned to official duties. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery reports.
Following impassioned debate, Idaho Senate kills budget with health and welfare cuts
“The Great Recession was a testament to that resilient, Idaho spirit,” Sen. Jim Guthrie said. “But today's challenge is not that..."
A 'defining moment' as Health and Human Services budget fails in the senate
The Health and Human Services maintenance budget failed to pass the senate, making it the first budget bill of the session to be sent back to the committee. One
Parker's big $7B budget: More shelter beds and new fees on deliveries, ride shares
The mayor's third spending plan signals Parker isn't slowing down as she hikes spending by approximately 2% over last year.
Portland facing $1 billion-plus in arts, culture and entertainment infrastructure requests
A scrap between backers of Keller Auditorium and a new performance center at PSU, plus expensive upgrade bills for downtown's Portland'5 halls and a big upgrade bill for Moda Center, muddy the waters and stress the city's budget.
Intruder Releases the Security Middle Child Report, Revealing How the Cybersecurity Industry Is Leaving Midmarket Businesses Behind
LONDON, March 12, 2026--Intruder, a leader in exposure management, today released its Security Middle Child Report, which uncovered that almost half of cybersecurity leaders at midmarket businesses, e.g. companies with at least $50M revenue and between 400-6000 employees, say they don’t have the right technology solutions, leaving them stuck in what Intruder calls the "security middle child problem." 46% say enterprise platforms assume more staff, budget, or complexity than they can support and
Opinion | Trump’s Way of Doing Business With the World May Cost All of Us
Either the budget changes, or America’s relationship with the rest of the world does.
Siekerka to Talk the Impact of FY27 State Budget Proposal on Business
NJBIA President & CEO Michele Siekerka will discuss the impact of Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s FY27 budget proposal on the business community during two
Legislature overwhelmingly approves changes to Oregon open meetings law, even after key lawmakers admit flaws
Any local government body could meet in private to learn and share information about a policy, personnel or budget matter without having to notify the public or keep minutes.
HCMC doctor says hospital's closure would endanger health database, cause "public health crisis"
The fight to keep Minneapolis' Hennepin County Medical Center open is in full swing, with leaders saying the hospital is in grave danger of closing after Medicaid cuts and budget confusion.
Proposal: Legislature wants to give Mamdani billions to fill city budget hole
The state Assembly and Senate want to fill the city’s budget hole — estimated to be more than $5 billion.
No contest: The uneven playing field of high school sports
Public school athletic programs across Miami-Dade are struggling to keep pace with well-funded private school rivals, as shrinking enrollment, limited budgets and transfer rules reshape the high school sports landscape.
California lawmakers, advocates decry cuts to undocumented immigrant health care
Newsom’s budget imposes work requirements on Medi-Cal for undocumented immigrants.
Get Your Small Business Jobs Done With VistaPrint
Elevate your brand presence with these cost-effective print and promotional products, without stretching your budget.
Gov. Moore's 2027 budget proposal supports businesses hurt by Purple Line construction
Governor Wes Moore is expected to highlight how his budget proposal will support small businesses and drive economic development along the Purple Line corridor
Gov. Moore's 2027 budget proposal supports businesses hurt by Purple Line construction
Governor Wes Moore is expected to highlight how his budget proposal will support small businesses and drive economic development along the Purple Line corridor
Maryland rolling out relief for local business
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will be in Silver Spring on Monday to discuss his FY 2027 budget proposal and how he plans to bring much needed relief to businesses impacted by the Purple Line.
US science budgets have been spared. So why is no one celebrating?
The Trump administration’s proposals to eviscerate the NIH and NSF have been overturned in Congress after a year of cancelled programmes and legal wrangling. Yet as funding continues only to dribble out of downsized and politicised agencies, few believe that US science is out of the woods yet
Apple is going high-end with new ‘Ultra’ products next
With a budget MacBook out the door, it’s back to premium hardware.
MacBook Neo vs M1 MacBook Air: you decide - M4 lite or M1 plus
The new MacBook Neo is in the same performance ballpark as the M1 MacBook Air. Here's how the newest budget notebook compares against the original Apple Silicon MacBook Air.
Budget cuts at Environment and Climate Change Canada threaten Arctic science
For decades, ECCC research scientists have been integral to the work of the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme.
I Tried the $599 MacBook Neo. Apple Just Flipped the Budget-Laptop Script
Apple’s long-rumored budget MacBook has finally arrived, and after my first hands-on session, the sleek, surprisingly capable MacBook Neo feels like a breakout hit.
How To Pre-Order Apple's New iPad Air M4, iPhone 17e, and MacBook Neo and Air M5
Apple keeps revealing incredible new hardware, and if you're as excited as we are about the budget MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, and MacBook Air and Pro M5, we've got the pre-order scoop.
Apple goes down market in its ‘big week’ of product rollouts with iPhone model that’s $200 cheaper than the base
The iPhone 17e, targeting budget-conscious shoppers, will include the same A19 chip as the one powering the base iPhone 17.
Public health needs steady budgets – and federal funding uncertainty cause real harms, even if the money is later restored
Public health depends on long-term planning, and when that planning is interrupted, some programs never recover.
Jefferson Township schools may lose sports programs, extracurriculars due to budget shortfall
Students and parents in New Jersey are outraged after their school district said that they may be forced to eliminate its sports program because of a massive budget shortfall.
Feeling the Effects of 260,000 Federal Jobs Lost
One year in, assessing budget cuts to federal climate and science jobs.
Letter: Moore and Ristow demand higher travel and entertainment budgets to attend conferences | Los Gatan
At Los Gatos’ annual priority-setting session, Mayor Moore and Vice Mayor Ristow demanded higher travel and entertainment budgets to fund boondoggle conferences while the Town Manager forecasts upcoming multimillion-dollar operating deficits with no relief in sight. It’s another example of failed Council fiscal leadership, which could cause painful service and staff reductions. Moore and Ristow […]
How To Make a Business Case for Sustainability
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Businesses are constantly juggling priorities and shifting budgets around. Needs can change almost daily, making it challenging to get any project greenlit - even ones regarding sustainability. ...
MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, and everything else Apple announced this week
From a new iPhone to a budget-friendly MacBook, Apple announced a series of new products this week.
Cinematic Apps Launches Line, A New Entertainment Production Platform, Upending the Outdated and Inefficient Systems in Hollywood and Beyond
Its flagship product, Line Budgeter, delivers a powerful, customizable, accurate, and time-saving solution to current budgeting systems LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2026 / Cinematic Apps today announced the launch of Line, a modern, ...
Apple launches budget-friendly MacBook Neo powered by an iPhone chip
The base MacBook is back.
Apple Launches $599 MacBook Neo, Threatening Windows PC Market
Apple Inc. rolled out the $599 MacBook Neo in its biggest push yet into low-end laptops, aiming to challenge Windows PCs and Chromebooks for budget-minded shoppers.
Apple Accidentally Leaks Potential Budget MacBook Ahead of Big Event
The 'MacBook Neo' just showed up in Apple's regulatory documents. Could this be the budget MacBook we've been waiting for?
Apple raises prices of new MacBooks as memory shortage continues
Apple didn't raise the price of its budget iPhone and iPad Air — but it is increasing its MacBook Air and MacBook Pro prices by at least $100.
Apple’s website leaks MacBook ‘Neo,’ which could be its new cheaper laptop
Is the “MacBook Neo” Apple’s budget Mac?
Mayor Lurie to S.F. public health department: Cut $40 million more
Mayor Daniel Lurie last week asked the S.F. public health department to cut an additional $40 million from its budget over the next two years.
Target 7: The Rising Costs of Youth Sports
A decline in parks and recreation funding is causing a boom in travel sports, increasing costs within family budgets and leaving some would-be athletes behind.
Upcoming Budget MacBook Seen Within Apple as 'Incredible Value'
Internally at Apple, the rumored low-end MacBook is being described as "incredible value," so much so that the company believes its imminent launch is going to drive a serious number of switchers from Windows machines and Chromebooks, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his Power On newsletter over the weekend, Gurman says that Apple believes the device "could even compel iPhone users without computers to buy their first Mac".
Despite earlier alarms, Oregon programs, services can proceed largely unscathed in wake of Trump tax and budg
Several factors help explain why cuts to the current state budget won’t total $750 million or anything close to it, the co-chairs said.
Scott Stringer talks changes in city politics, raising taxes, NYC's budget
Pols & Politics: Boston city councilor calls for cuts to $2M program that gives 11-year-olds budgetary power
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is calling for the participatory budget to be slashed, saying that 11-year-old children shouldn’t be dictating how millions of taxpayer dollars are spent each year in…
5 Of The Best Wired Headphones For Audiophiles, According To Users
These wired picks span budget to premium options for studio work, gaming, travel, and everyday listening — all with strong user feedback.
This N.J. school may lose sports forever, residents desperately fighting back. ‘This is gonna crush us.’
Faced with budget cuts, a tight-knit town is making a final push to save its sports legacy.
Inside Iowa Politics: What’s the reason behind new way to handle budget standoff
Iowa Republican legislators are discussing a change when a budget standoff stretches into a new budget year.
Inside Iowa Politics: What’s the reason behind new way to handle budget standoff
Iowa Republican legislators are discussing a change when a budget standoff stretches into a new budget year.
CNY rally asks for budget increase for disability caretakers
More than 400 people attended a rally at the East Syracuse Doubletree to show their support for disability caretakers in the state.
Apple's rumored 'cheap' MacBook makes me worried for Windows laptops and Chromebooks
The rumored $599 MacBook distracts from the incremental upgrades of its core laptops while taking a bite out of the budget PC market.
NYSERDA memo over state's climate law foreshadows budget fight
Hochul has been rumored for weeks to be poised to ask a reluctant state Legislature to sign off on changes as part of budget talks.
NYSERDA memo over state's climate law foreshadows budget fight
Hochul has been rumored for weeks to be poised to ask a reluctant state Legislature to sign off on changes as part of budget talks.
Health insurance, inflation and federal funding cuts: Here’s what’s driving school budget increases this year
With inflation and health insurance rates rising, school district officials say they're running out of financial runway as they try to limit Town Meeting Day budget increases.
Oregon Democrats’ plan to end 3 Trump tax breaks heads to governor; Republican threatens to seek voter veto
Democrats' plan is designed to net $312 million to help stave off cuts of nearly $900 million from President Donald Trump’s sprawling tax and budget cutting bill. But a Republican announced he will seek a voter veto.
What The 2026 State Of The Union Signals For Small Business
What the 2026 State of the Union means for small businesses navigating delayed budgets, regulatory changes and economic pressure.
Compromises for affordability ahead: Code leak spills details on new MacBook
Nobody claimed it was going to be equivalent to a MacBook Pro or even a MacBook Air. A code leak details the budget MacBook having an A18 Pro chip, limits on charging, no True Tone, and more.