Oakland budget avoids layoffs but leans on emergency waivers
Oakland, CA — The adopted FY 2026-27 budget preserves core services after Measure E failed, but temporary waivers keep staffing and funding promises strained.
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Poteau fuel watch: Casey’s regular holds near $3.42 as metro diesel eases
Casey’s Super 87 and diesel are nearly flat in Poteau, while AAA’s Le Flore-Sequoyah averages show regular and diesel easing.
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Haleyville council backs FEMA firefighter grant bids before June 22 deadline
Haleyville, AL — Council action lets the city seek FEMA help for fire turnout gear and staffing, but awards are not guaranteed and local costs could follow.
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Fontana navigation center gets $2M county budget line
Fontana CA – San Bernardino County’s new budget adds $2 million for the West End Regional Navigation Center on Jasmine Street, with key details still pending.
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Myrtle Beach gas and diesel ease, but diesel stays far above last year
AAA’s June 21 Myrtle Beach metro averages show regular gas and diesel easing short term, but diesel still more than $1.14 above last year.
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San Bernardino County adopts $10.9B budget with targeted priorities
San Bernardino CA – County supervisors adopted a mostly flat $10.9B budget targeting housing, safety, infrastructure, permits and core services.
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Fontana gas stays split: regular $5.10-$5.40, diesel $6.40-$6.74
Fontana drivers still see a sharp station-to-station gap: regular gas runs from $5.099 to $5.399, while diesel spans $6.399 to $6.739.
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Chicago gas eases again while diesel stays above $6
Chicago regular gas slipped again while diesel stayed above $6 in the latest AAA check, and station prices still vary sharply by neighborhood.
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Durham-Chapel Hill gas prices edge down again, and diesel slips too
Durham-Chapel Hill regular gas and diesel both eased in AAA’s latest check, but the metro still runs above North Carolina on both fuels.
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Des Moines weighs Gray’s Lake parking fees, library cuts as gap grows
Des Moines officials are discussing Gray’s Lake parking fees and possible library cuts as they work to close projected FY2028 and FY2029 gaps.
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Anchorage gas and diesel ease, but stay well above the U.S. average
Anchorage AK Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s June 21 check shows regular at $4.997 and diesel at $5.575, both down again but still above U.S. averages.
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Jersey City’s proposed 20% tax-rate hike heads to council amid $255M deficit
Jersey City, NJ – The city is seeking council approval for a 20% tax-rate increase as it says a $255 million deficit could affect the Q3 tax bill.
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Metairie gas watch: New Orleans metro regular slips to $3.55, diesel $4.62
AAA’s June 20 New Orleans metro check shows regular and diesel easing again, while Metairie station snapshots still offer cheaper fill-ups.
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Houston approves $7.5B FY2027 budget, adding trash fee and utility right-of-way charge
Houston TX – City Council approved a roughly $7.5 billion FY2027 budget on June 10, adding a $5 trash fee and a 5% utility charge that starts July 1.
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Wells fuel prices stay low at Brookshire Brothers Express, under Texas average
Brookshire Brothers Express in Wells lists regular at $2.45 and diesel at $3.19, both well below current Texas averages and worth a quick price check.
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Burr Ridge fuel watch: Speedway regular stays under $4, diesel near $6.19
Burr Ridge IL Gas & Diesel Watch – Speedway still lists regular under $4, but diesel is holding near $6.19, keeping the local price gap wide.
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Aurora gas and diesel prices keep easing, with south Aurora near $3.62 regular
AAA’s Denver-area regular and diesel averages eased again, while a south Aurora station is still showing a regular price near $3.62 for drivers.
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Columbia budget keeps property taxes flat, raises water and sewer 5%
Columbia SC – City Council’s budget plan keeps the property-tax rate flat, but it would raise water and sewer rates 5% and fund major utility work.
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Lincoln budget proposal keeps property tax rate flat while boosting safety
Lincoln’s proposed 2026-28 budget keeps the property tax rate flat while adding fire, EMS and police staffing, plus downtown and infrastructure spending.
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Arlington-area gas slips to $3.32, diesel to $4.37, both below Texas avg
AAA’s June 20 Fort Worth-Arlington check shows regular at $3.323 and diesel at $4.373, both below Texas and U.S. averages today.
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Buffalo parking-ramp sale nears June 30 as fiscal watchdog reviews city plan
Buffalo NY – The city’s four-ramp sale is still nearing completion as the June 30 fiscal-year deadline and a June 17 BFSA review keep pressure on the budget.
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Anchorage gas and diesel ease again, but prices stay well above U.S. averages
Anchorage AK Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s June 20 check shows Anchorage gas and diesel eased again, but both still sit far above U.S. benchmarks.