Budget woes could spur L.A. to eliminate vacant positions

For more than a year, Los Angeles political leaders have expressed concern about the large number of vacant seats in city government, saying the situation is seriously interfering with their ability to serve their constituents. At one point, some members of the City Council began considering the idea of providing staffing, as the labor shortage […]
Arizona latest state to eliminate fees assessed by juvenile courts

Arizona has eliminated juvenile court fees, joining a growing number of states nationwide to do so in recent years. The costs imposed by juvenile courts (such as court-appointed attorneys, probation, detention, and conversion programs) can be expensive for young people and their families. In Pinal County, for example, young people could be charged nearly $2,000 […]
Arizona Senate approves bill to eliminate city taxes on food and rent | Government

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