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fiscal health

San Diego County's Budget Troubles: More Workers, Less Savings

June 22, 2026

San Diego County is about to approve a $9. 2 billion budget, but behind the numbers lies a growing worry. A local watchdog group warns that the county's money situation is shaky. Why? Over the past 15 years, the number of county workers jumped by 28%. That’s nearly four times faster than the populat

finance

Richland One moves past financial warning, focuses on stronger future

April 15, 2026

South Carolina’s Richland One school district just escaped a financial red flag that had been hanging over its operations for nearly two years. The state first raised concerns in August 2024, bumping the district from a basic watch list to a stricter caution label. Auditors flagged several weak spot