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Jackson County's medical care facility faces budget strains but is poised for a $2 million revenue boost thanks to a new Medicaid rate—what does this mean for the future?

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County approves MOE transfer after medical care facility reports budget strain and Medicaid rate boost
The Jackson County medical care facility reported operating deficits through September but said an Oct. 1 Medicaid rate increase should yield roughly $2 million more in revenue next year. The board approved a resolution to draw MOE funds to cover a November interest payment and replenish the account.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Monroe County commissioners are calling for urgent clarity after the council denied funding for a crucial new justice center, risking a two-year delay and questioning the future of over $4 million already spent on site evaluations.

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Monroe County commissioners press council for answers after North Park purchase is denied
Commissioners told the council they have spent more than $4 million investigating jail sites and asked the council to answer five questions by a court-set check-in date; council members said budget uncertainty and design choices will drive any next steps.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Hennepin County just approved a significant $4.7 million budget for opioid settlement funds, but questions about prevention spending versus postmortem costs are raising eyebrows among commissioners.

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Hennepin County reconciles opioid settlement allocations, authorizes 2026 use
The county approved an amendment to reconcile previously approved opioid settlement allocations and provide forward authorization to use opioid settlement funds in the 2026 budget (approximately $4.7M). Commissioners sought details on prevention vs. postmortem spending and requested follow-up.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Laramie County School District #2 faces a concerning drop in enrollment and potential cuts to funding that could significantly impact its operations.

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School board flags enrollment drop and warns state funding 'recalibration' could cut district dollars
Board heard that by Oct. 1 district enrollment was 1,010 (down from 1,029 last November) and staff warned a state 'recalibration' draft that ends a three‑year rolling average could shift reimbursement timing and reduce near‑term funding.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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London City Council just kicked off the debate on a proposed 6.9% budget increase for 2026, highlighting significant changes in salaries, health insurance, and police funding!

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London City Council opens debate on 2026 budget as ordinance 188-25 gets first reading
Council gave Ordinance 188-25 a first reading and discussed key line items: a proposed 6.9% overall increase, negotiated salary increases of 4%, health insurance up 6%, a new $259,000 police line, and added event and payroll service expenses; auditors offered line-item clarifications.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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The city’s finance team has unveiled a balanced 2026 budget that includes a new $1 million Parks Capital Fund, but what challenges lie ahead with labor contracts and fluctuating revenue?

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City presents a conservative, balanced 2026 general fund budget and creates a parks capital fund
Finance staff presented a balanced 2026 budget that is modestly larger than the 2025 budget but nearly flat vs. projected 2025 actuals; key changes include conservative revenue assumptions, outstanding union negotiations, and creation of a Parks Capital Fund seeded with $1 million from retired levy proceeds.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Spokane County faces a daunting $937,000 shortfall in detention revenue, prompting urgent discussions on budget solutions and the future of public defense.

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Spokane County budget briefing: commissioners press for clearer detention revenue analysis after $937,000 shortfall appears
County staff told commissioners a revised calculation reduced expected detention-related revenue by about $937,000, complicating earlier plans to close Geiger A and reinvest proceeds downtown. Commissioners discussed options — REIT transfers, fund balance use, a 1% property-tax increase and one-year funding of sheriff vehicles from fund balance —,s
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November 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Lynnwood residents are rallying against a proposed property tax hike, urging the city council to reconsider its financial path before the crucial vote on November 24.

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Residents press Lynnwood council to avoid big property‑tax hike as levy hearing opens
At a required public hearing on the 2026 property tax levy, staff presented levy mechanics and options; dozens of residents urged restraint and opposed taking the city's full banked capacity (about $3.85 million), citing prior recent increases and impacts on homeowners and seniors.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Erath County Commissioners just approved significant purchases for the sheriff's office, including new safety equipment and an outside audit contract, all while managing a budget of over $442,000!

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Erath County approves sheriff equipment purchases, re-awards audit services and clears end‑of‑year budget adjustments
The court approved purchases for deputy equipment (JPX systems and holsters, plus Mossberg shotguns), awarded the outside audit services contract to Eide Bailly, approved end-of-year budget adjustments and authorized payment of invoices totaling $442,066.53.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Petersburg Borough Assembly just took a major step forward by approving key budget adjustments and moving to rezone land for new development—what does this mean for the community's future?

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Assembly advances rezoning (Ord. 2025-14) and approves supplemental budget adjustments
The assembly gave first reading to Ordinance 2025-14 to rezone parcels connected to the proposed sale of Government Lot 21 to Skylark Park LLC and unanimously approved a set of supplemental budget adjustments including $78,000 in external revenue for the Banana Point breakwater project and funding for wastewater engineering and downtown streetlight
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November 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Executive Officer Anthony Lum reveals a healthy budget but alarming 40% failure rate in continuing education audits—what does this mean for compliance in California?

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Board notes steady fund condition and flags high continuing‑education audit failure rate
Executive Officer Anthony Lum presented budget and licensing statistics: the board projects about $265,000 (≈9.3%) remaining at year end and a fund balance of approximately $4.48 million (≈21 months of operations at current staffing). Staff also reported continuing‑education audit failure rates remain about 40% and that enforcement vacancies have
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November 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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The Midwest City–Del City School Board just approved a major budget amendment and new hires, including $200,000 for essential speech pathology services to support students!

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Midwest City–Del City board approves budget changes, contracts and multiple hires
The school board approved a multi‑fund budget amendment, additional service contracts including $200,000 for speech pathology, purchases for test-prep and professional development, and several personnel hires, all by recorded board votes.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Sheboygan County's proposed 2026 budget of over $216 million promises to enhance core services while surprisingly reducing the tax rate for residents!

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Sheboygan County administrators present 2026 budget; proposal referred to finance committee
County Administrator Krauss gave a high-level presentation of the proposed 2026 Sheboygan County budget, citing about $216.1 million in total spending, a 1.72% levy increase (roughly $924,000) and a county tax-rate reduction of about 33¢. The board opened a public hearing with no public comments and referred the proposal to the finance committee.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Representative Don just revealed key legislative changes that could reshape funding for Griggs County, including a $1,600 property tax credit and new flexible grant opportunities!

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State representative briefs Griggs County on budget, tax relief and transportation funding
Representative Don provided a broad legislative update, describing a general fund of roughly $6.24 billion, passage of a property tax relief credit and a 3% spending cap on political subdivisions (House Bill 1176), plus recent transportation funding compromises that shifted money from Prairie Dog program into flexible grants and other priorities.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Chautauqua County's Administrative Services Committee has made headlines by approving a $100,000 settlement for a decades-old abuse case and transferring tax-foreclosed property to Dunkirk.

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Chautauqua County panel approves $100,000 settlement, transfers foreclosed property to Dunkirk and adjusts 2025 accounts
The Administrative Services Committee approved an amended resolution to transfer tax-foreclosed property to the city of Dunkirk, authorized a $100,000 settlement in a decades-old abuse claim, withdrew two Jamestown Community College capital requests for referral to other committees, corrected an interest-account classification in the 2025 budget,  
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November 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Rio Blanco County's proposed 2026 budget reveals a solid reserve position and crucial plans for post-wildfire recovery, but uncertainty looms with upcoming FEMA funding decisions.

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Rio Blanco County presents proposed 2026 budget; commissioners set adoption hearing for Dec. 9 at 8 a.m.
County administrators told commissioners the 2026 draft budget projects robust reserves after 2025, reduces planned use of fund balance compared with 2025, and includes capital spending for roads, bridges and landfill equipment; wildfire impacts and pending FEMA funds were highlighted as key uncertainties.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Fort Thomas faces a staggering $1.07 million budget overrun, largely due to capital projects like the Tower Park renovation and timing discrepancies in invoices.

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Audit shows Fort Thomas general-fund expenditures exceeded budget by about $1.07 million; Tower Park project and accrual timing cited
Auditors and staff told the Finance Committee most of the FY2023-24 budget overrun in the general fund resulted from capital spending and timing of invoices, notably costs tied to the Tower Park renovation. The audit reported roughly $1.07 million in expenditures over budget and $2.58 million variance versus revenues in the general fund.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Washington's veterans may soon have a state cemetery in the Tri-Cities and a new Spokane Veterans Home, but budget cuts are putting crucial services at risk.

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Washington veterans agency outlines Tri‑Cities cemetery plan, Spokane home replacement and budget cuts
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Director David Puente updated the committee on plans for a Tri‑Cities state veterans cemetery (two parcels under predesign), a proposed Spokane Veterans Home replacement (land purchase pending, $162 million estimate), and agency budget reductions that left 17 positions vacant and cut counseling and V‑
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November 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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The Topeka Development Corporation just approved a staggering 2026 budget for Hotel Topeka, predicting a $1.75 million loss amid declining events and room revenue.

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TDC approves proposed 2026 Hotel Topeka operating budget despite projected $1.75 million loss
The Topeka Development Corporation approved a proposed 2026 operating budget for Hotel Topeka that forecasts a $1.75 million net operating loss. Deputy City Manager Braxton Copley said the increase in the projected loss reflects reduced group and food-and-beverage revenue tied to event cancellations and the condition of the hotel and Manor Center.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Austin ISD's Superintendent Matias Segura is hitting pause on boundary adjustments to ensure community voices are heard, sparking hope for a more transparent process.

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Austin ISD superintendent pauses timeline, says boundary and consolidation ideas remain exploratory
Superintendent Matias Segura told a packed community meeting that he revised the district timetable to allow more time for community vetting after receiving concerns that some refinements had not been fully explored. He reiterated five priorities—aligned feeder patterns, transfer policy updates, budget stabilization, reducing excess seats and state
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November 10, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Cheboygan County is shaking things up with new parks rules, a revamped budget, and a fresh retirement option for sheriff deputies!

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Cheboygan County supervisors update parks rules, adopt 2026 budget and several resolutions; multiple items referred to committees
The Cheboygan County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 4 approved an ordinance updating parks and recreation rules, adopted the 2026 county budget and tax levy, approved a resolution seeking state funding for income-maintenance administrative costs and adopted a 401(a) retirement option for sheriff deputies. The board referred an airport vendor-permit,
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November 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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The Salem Hospital Building Committee is one step closer to transforming healthcare with a detailed 275-page schematic design set, set to be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority this December!

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Salem Hospital Building Committee turns schematic design to estimators, prepares December MSBA submission
Architects delivered a full schematic design set to estimators and the committee this week; the team expects to reconcile estimates and submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) in mid-December. The package includes detailed room data sheets, reflected ceiling plans and a 275-page drawing set; the committee will review soft costs
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November 9, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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The Nampa City Council just voted on a contentious one-year pay proposal for police, sparking debates over budget constraints and officer retention strategies!

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Nampa council backs one-year police pay offer, names two council liaisons
After extended debate about recruitment, retention and budget capacity, the Nampa City Council on Nov. 9 authorized a one-year tentative offer to the Nampa Police Protective Association: a 2.75% base wage increase, 5% insurance increase, a 1% deferred-comp (401(k)) match and a one-time uniform allowance. The vote was 4–2. Council also appointed two
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November 9, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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The Next Generation School Building Committee just greenlit exciting upgrades for Norton and Barnum Elementary Schools, ensuring they stay on track for a summer 2026 installation!

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Cheshire committee approves FF&E and technology packages for Norton and Barnum, reallocates $257,200 from Norton bid savings
The Next Generation School Building Committee approved final fixtures, furnishings and technology packages for Norton Elementary School and the North End (Barnum) project, voted to submit both packages to the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services/Office of Grants Administration for written approval, and allocated $257,200 from Norton’s 
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November 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Big changes are coming to Concord-Carlisle schools with a new capital plan that tackles urgent needs like turf replacement and HVAC updates!

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School committee approves FY26 quarter‑one transfers; capital plan flags turf replacement and HVAC needs
The committee approved a set of first‑quarter FY26 budget transfers (net zero) and discussed a five‑year capital plan that identifies classroom updates, lighting controls, rooftop HVAC units and a future turf replacement for Doug White Field. Business manager proposed using capital stabilization and repurposed OPEB contributions to smooth town levy
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November 8, 2025 at 11:48 PM