Days after the polls closed in Los Angeles County, Measure ER — a proposed half-percent local sales tax increase aimed at generating healthcare funds to offset massive federal cuts — is behind, but continuing to gain ground.

Days after the polls closed in Los Angeles County, Measure ER &mdash; a proposed half-percent local sales tax increase aimed at generating healthcare funds to offset massive federal cuts &mdash; is behind, but continuing to gain ground.

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Measure ER still too close to call; LA County race may signal growing resistance to tax increases

The school board has to find a new leader for the nation's second-largest school district, and fix a $2 billion budget deficit too.

The school board has to find a new leader for the nation's second-largest school district, and fix a $2 billion budget deficit too.<a href="https://laist.com/news/education/alberto-carvalho-resigns-lausd-superintendent-paid-leave-andres-chait" aria-label="Alberto Carvalho resigns as LAUSD superintendent after four months on leave" data-cms-ai="0"></a>

Big challenges at LAUSD: What to know about Carvalho's exit and major budget issues

The policy sets up guardrails on the amount of time students should spend in front of a digital device.

The policy sets up guardrails on the amount of time students should spend in front of a digital device.

LAUSD's new screen time rules: No device time for youngest students, more limits for older grades

The district’s budget includes raises, smaller class sizes and additional mental health support for students, but leaders say future cuts are needed.

The district&rsquo;s budget includes raises, smaller class sizes and additional mental health support for students, but leaders say future cuts are needed.

Measure ER still too close to call; LA County race may signal growing resistance to tax increases

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