When we took office, NYC had a $12B deficit. Today it’s zero.
And we didn’t close that gap on the backs of working people. We closed it while funding parks, libraries, safer streets, & public housing.
Call it Pothole Politics or Democratic Socialism: We are government that delivers for the people.
And we didn’t close that gap on the backs of working people. We closed it while funding parks, libraries, safer streets, & public housing.
Call it Pothole Politics or Democratic Socialism: We are government that delivers for the people.
May 12, 2026 at 5:54 PM
When we took office, NYC had a $12B deficit. Today it’s zero.
And we didn’t close that gap on the backs of working people. We closed it while funding parks, libraries, safer streets, & public housing.
Call it Pothole Politics or Democratic Socialism: We are government that delivers for the people.
And we didn’t close that gap on the backs of working people. We closed it while funding parks, libraries, safer streets, & public housing.
Call it Pothole Politics or Democratic Socialism: We are government that delivers for the people.
The technological gap is widening rapidly. While the US government wastes billions funding endless wars for the Zionist regime, China is unveiling revolutionary EV batteries that charge to 100 percent in just ten minutes. The West is completely being left behind. #cdnpoli
April 26, 2026 at 11:11 AM
The technological gap is widening rapidly. While the US government wastes billions funding endless wars for the Zionist regime, China is unveiling revolutionary EV batteries that charge to 100 percent in just ten minutes. The West is completely being left behind. #cdnpoli
An interesting piece from Virgin Unite, about how philanthropy must evolve from charity to strategic investment: virgin.com/virgin-unite...
Philanthropy must go beyond gap-filling and commit to funding African expertise | Virgin
Philanthropy must go beyond gap-filling and commit to funding African expertise
virgin.com
April 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
An interesting piece from Virgin Unite, about how philanthropy must evolve from charity to strategic investment: virgin.com/virgin-unite...
To close the funding gap Harvard will call a young black child the n-word every day until fall semester
WASHINGTON (AP) — Harvard University will receive no new federal grants until it meets White House's demands, Trump administration says.
May 6, 2025 at 12:13 AM
To close the funding gap Harvard will call a young black child the n-word every day until fall semester
Blue states should start preparing for how to fill in the Medicaid funding gap if the GOP guts federal support
March 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Blue states should start preparing for how to fill in the Medicaid funding gap if the GOP guts federal support
So not only does the massive transit package passed last night fill the funding gap, it *boosts* ops funding by roughly the size of the gap, eliminates parking minimums within a half mile of rail stations, and gives the new regional transit board sweeping powers to do public development
Crain’s is good about revenue sources and splits
www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/tra...
I believe the parts not discussed above (parking reform, land development authority, etc.) are largely retained from May
www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/tra...
I believe the parts not discussed above (parking reform, land development authority, etc.) are largely retained from May
Last-minute, $1.5B transit compromise being debated in Springfield
The transit revenue package relies on increasing the transit sales tax in the six-county region and transportation related sources. It also includes a steep tollway hike.
www.chicagobusiness.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:40 PM
So not only does the massive transit package passed last night fill the funding gap, it *boosts* ops funding by roughly the size of the gap, eliminates parking minimums within a half mile of rail stations, and gives the new regional transit board sweeping powers to do public development
Perhaps the Deputy Leader of Durham County Council, Darren Grimes can ask Farage for £36 million to help close the council's funding gap
September 12, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Perhaps the Deputy Leader of Durham County Council, Darren Grimes can ask Farage for £36 million to help close the council's funding gap
Yet another reason I'm glad I live in CT. Thank you, Gov. Lamont: www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-12...
CT uses state dollars to fill federal funding gap left by homelessness services cuts
Federal funding changes to homelessness services has Connecticut stepping up to fill the gaps with more than $5 million in state dollars.
www.ctpublic.org
December 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Yet another reason I'm glad I live in CT. Thank you, Gov. Lamont: www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-12...
Hourcar service has been around for 21 years, but the nonprofit said it could not close a $625,000 funding gap.
Car-sharing service is shutting down operations in the Twin Cities
Hourcar service had been around for 21 years, but the nonprofit said it could not close a $625,000 funding gap.
bit.ly
October 8, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Hourcar service has been around for 21 years, but the nonprofit said it could not close a $625,000 funding gap.
Gov. Josh Stein stood with advocates at the Executive Mansion on Wednesday to mark Black Maternal Health Week, and used the event to call on the General Assembly to close a $319 million Medicaid funding gap when they return to Raleigh next week. ncnewsline.com/briefs/stein...
Stein calls for full Medicaid funding during Black maternal health event • NC Newsline
Gov. Josh Stein called on lawmakers to close a $319 million Medicaid funding gap during a Black Maternal Health Week event.
ncnewsline.com
April 15, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Gov. Josh Stein stood with advocates at the Executive Mansion on Wednesday to mark Black Maternal Health Week, and used the event to call on the General Assembly to close a $319 million Medicaid funding gap when they return to Raleigh next week. ncnewsline.com/briefs/stein...
Democrats ruled out supporting a Republican stop-gap funding bill, which is aimed at extending current funding levels to the end of September. www.ft.com/content/f468...
March 13, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Democrats ruled out supporting a Republican stop-gap funding bill, which is aimed at extending current funding levels to the end of September. www.ft.com/content/f468...
Thank you, Senator Schiff!
As you can see, my senator is voting NO on the stop-gap funding bill. Find out where your senators stand.
☎️ (202) 224-3121
As you can see, my senator is voting NO on the stop-gap funding bill. Find out where your senators stand.
☎️ (202) 224-3121
I will not be voting for the partisan bill coming before the Senate that will further cement the Trump Administration’s chaos and reckless actions that are hurting working families and our economy.
Read:
substack.com/@senschiff/n...
Read:
substack.com/@senschiff/n...
I’m Opposing Republicans’ Flawed, Partisan Continuing Resolution
I will not be voting for the partisan bill coming before the Senate that will further cement the Trump Administration’s chaos and reckless actions that are hurting working families and our economy.
substack.com
March 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Thank you, Senator Schiff!
As you can see, my senator is voting NO on the stop-gap funding bill. Find out where your senators stand.
☎️ (202) 224-3121
As you can see, my senator is voting NO on the stop-gap funding bill. Find out where your senators stand.
☎️ (202) 224-3121
❗️Step by step, we are covering the funding gap for the production of drones and interceptor drones. We are filling Ukrainian production lines with clear orders.
July 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM
❗️Step by step, we are covering the funding gap for the production of drones and interceptor drones. We are filling Ukrainian production lines with clear orders.
Sadly it's not just #JodrellBank losing funding, with deep cuts across the board for UK astronomy. One example is the HiPERCAM project whose funding has been entirely cut to save £50K/yr - peanut-levels of £s. Spectacular fast transient science lost, for what? 🔭😡
www.zmescience.com/science/astr...
www.zmescience.com/science/astr...
One of Astronomy’s Fastest Cameras May Stop Operating Over a $67,000 Funding Gap
The camera that checked JWST’s clock is losing its funding.
www.zmescience.com
July 28, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Sadly it's not just #JodrellBank losing funding, with deep cuts across the board for UK astronomy. One example is the HiPERCAM project whose funding has been entirely cut to save £50K/yr - peanut-levels of £s. Spectacular fast transient science lost, for what? 🔭😡
www.zmescience.com/science/astr...
www.zmescience.com/science/astr...
Harvard and other top universities look to big tech and pharma companies to fill federal funding gap after Trump cuts www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...
Harvard Is Asking Corporations to Fill Its Federal Funding Gap
Top universities look to big tech and pharmaceutical companies for support after Trump cuts to government grants.
www.wsj.com
June 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Harvard and other top universities look to big tech and pharma companies to fill federal funding gap after Trump cuts www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...
I spoke to Polygon about the funding gap for indies run by marginalised people.
Getting funding for arty games is hard. If you're a woman it's harder. If you're a Black woman it falls off a cliff.
Great people add their thoughts in this important article 👇🏽
www.polygon.com/24058266/vid...
Getting funding for arty games is hard. If you're a woman it's harder. If you're a Black woman it falls off a cliff.
Great people add their thoughts in this important article 👇🏽
www.polygon.com/24058266/vid...
The video game funding gap: How investors are failing marginalized developers
Investments are down overall, too
www.polygon.com
February 8, 2024 at 6:57 AM
I spoke to Polygon about the funding gap for indies run by marginalised people.
Getting funding for arty games is hard. If you're a woman it's harder. If you're a Black woman it falls off a cliff.
Great people add their thoughts in this important article 👇🏽
www.polygon.com/24058266/vid...
Getting funding for arty games is hard. If you're a woman it's harder. If you're a Black woman it falls off a cliff.
Great people add their thoughts in this important article 👇🏽
www.polygon.com/24058266/vid...
Raising the income cap on Social Security taxes could fix up to 73% of its funding gap—without cutting benefits or raising the retirement age. Tax millionaires fairly, protect working families. #SocialSecurity #FairShare #MuskMyth
April 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Raising the income cap on Social Security taxes could fix up to 73% of its funding gap—without cutting benefits or raising the retirement age. Tax millionaires fairly, protect working families. #SocialSecurity #FairShare #MuskMyth
Disability Rights UK's Statement on the government’s planned benefits cuts
“The Government is demonising and punishing Disabled people for the economic failures of successive governments. Why isn't it looking to the rich to plug its funding gap?”
“The Government is demonising and punishing Disabled people for the economic failures of successive governments. Why isn't it looking to the rich to plug its funding gap?”
March 21, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Disability Rights UK's Statement on the government’s planned benefits cuts
“The Government is demonising and punishing Disabled people for the economic failures of successive governments. Why isn't it looking to the rich to plug its funding gap?”
“The Government is demonising and punishing Disabled people for the economic failures of successive governments. Why isn't it looking to the rich to plug its funding gap?”
Government to foot the bill for pEPR funding gap
Government to foot the bill for pEPR funding gap - letsrecycle.com
The government has stepped in to cover the costs for the shortfall in Year 1 Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR).
www.letsrecycle.com
February 24, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Government to foot the bill for pEPR funding gap
Nearly seven million pregnant women and young children depend on WIC for healthy foods. Advocates say funding could run out in about two weeks, leaving states to close the gap if their budgets allow.
The federal shutdown puts nutrition aid for millions of new parents at risk
Nearly seven million pregnant women and young children depend on WIC for healthy foods. Advocates say funding could run out in about two weeks, leaving states to close the gap if their budgets allow.
n.pr
October 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Nearly seven million pregnant women and young children depend on WIC for healthy foods. Advocates say funding could run out in about two weeks, leaving states to close the gap if their budgets allow.
NYT is asking the public to donate to education charities. Ok, sure. But individual donations can’t make up for the huge gap created by the loss of federal funding. Vote to restore funding education if you want an educated public.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/o...
Opinion | America Has Sidelined Education. You Can Help.
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
NYT is asking the public to donate to education charities. Ok, sure. But individual donations can’t make up for the huge gap created by the loss of federal funding. Vote to restore funding education if you want an educated public.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/o...
Eva Longoria saved ‘John Wick’ (2014) from getting canceled by putting up $6M less than 24 hours before production started due to an unexpected gap in the film’s funding
She later said it was ‘the best money’ she’d ever spent
She later said it was ‘the best money’ she’d ever spent
October 24, 2024 at 12:42 AM
Eva Longoria saved ‘John Wick’ (2014) from getting canceled by putting up $6M less than 24 hours before production started due to an unexpected gap in the film’s funding
She later said it was ‘the best money’ she’d ever spent
She later said it was ‘the best money’ she’d ever spent
We could just scrap TSA and go back to having airports & airlines be responsible for their own security. We wouldn’t have this chaos when there’s a government funding gap, and as a nice perk we’d ditch a lot of time-consuming theater that adds little meaningful security benefit.
March 24, 2026 at 4:41 PM
We could just scrap TSA and go back to having airports & airlines be responsible for their own security. We wouldn’t have this chaos when there’s a government funding gap, and as a nice perk we’d ditch a lot of time-consuming theater that adds little meaningful security benefit.
"We can fix the funding gap for Social Security overnight and forever by taxing folks like Elon."
Say it over and over again.
Because it's simple and true.
Say it over and over again.
Because it's simple and true.
I’m no political expert but if Republicans start gutting social security and any Democrat responds with “I understand the need for reform, but” instead of “Social Security is good and works fine” that Democrat should be exiled like a stupid Napoleon
March 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
"We can fix the funding gap for Social Security overnight and forever by taxing folks like Elon."
Say it over and over again.
Because it's simple and true.
Say it over and over again.
Because it's simple and true.