EUGENE, Ore. — There was an emotional plea to the 4J School Board as teachers, students and staff worked to further the budget discussions. The overflow crowd spilled into the hallways at the meeting. There were several topics during public comment, but most people were there to talk about the budget. Administrators have recently said … Continue reading »
US Navy Blue Angels Cancel Performances
(CNN) — Forced budget cuts have grounded the U.S. Navy’s famed Blue Angels. The Navy has canceled all of the flight demonstration team’s performances for the rest of this year. Officials say the move was caused by automatic budget cuts, known as sequestration. The squadron will continue to train at its home station in Pensacola, … Continue reading »
State Workers Picket for Benefits
EUGENE, Ore. — State workers across Oregon took to the picket lines Tuesday to advocate for their benefits. Local protesters say they hoped to get Governor Kitzhaber’s attention as he puts the state’s budget together. They say they are entitled to reasonable benefits like anyone else and don’t want state employees to shoulder the burden … Continue reading »
4J Warns Teachers of More Cuts
EUGENE, Ore. — With a looming budget gap top of mind, the 4J School District warns that more cuts are on the way. In a letter to faculty and staff, Superintendent Shelley Berman says his staff is considering cutting services and jobs. The district’s facing an estimated $10 million budget shortfall. That doesn’t include the … Continue reading »
Sequestration Impacts Local Groups
EUGENE, Ore. — The federal spending cuts will have wide-reaching impact on organizations all over the country. Earlier this week, KEZI 9 News spoke with local departments about the impact this sequestration could have on their operations. Lane County Public Health was one of them and specifically its WIC program. The sequester means a cut … Continue reading »
