Roanoke Rapids budget hearing weighs 4-cent tax increase
Roanoke Rapids heads into its June 2 budget hearing with a proposed 4-cent tax increase, reserve use, and police and fire funding in focus.
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Worcester’s first $1B budget puts roads, schools and police HQ in focus
Worcester’s proposed FY27 budget tops $1 billion for the first time, but council review is still underway as road, school and safety spending takes shape.
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Miami pushes $450M public safety bond decision to July 9
Miami commissioners pushed a decision on the proposed $450 million public safety bond to July 9, keeping police and fire upgrades in play.
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Albuquerque approves $1.5B FY27 budget after $11.8M discrepancy fight
Albuquerque City Council approved a $1.5 billion FY27 budget on May 18 after flagging an $11.8 million gap, with service and pay changes ahead.
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Randolph County budget talks in Asheboro head toward June tax votes
Asheboro NC – Randolph County’s budget calendar moves from school presentations to June hearings and a June 15 vote on taxes, fees and school rates.
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Salt Lake City budget hearing weighs tax hike, utility rates, Hive Pass cut
Salt Lake City leaders are weighing a 12.5% city property-tax hike, higher utility and waste rates, and a Hive Pass subsidy cut ahead of a June 2 hearing.
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Phoenix budget adds housing money; June 17 tax hearing is next
Phoenix approved its next budget with housing, homelessness, heat-response and staffing money, but homeowners should watch the June 17 tax hearing.
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Susanville is recruiting a city manager during budget season, with pay up to $256,258
Susanville is seeking a new city manager while the FY 2026-27 budget is still open for public comment, with first reviews set for June 29.
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Walton voters approve $26.9 million school budget after crossing tax cap
Walton NY – Voters approved Walton Central School District’s $26.9 million budget 247-152 after it crossed the tax cap and needed supermajority support.
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Norfolk adopts FY 2027 budget, keeps real-estate tax rate flat
Norfolk’s FY 2027 budget was adopted May 12, keeping the real-estate tax rate at $1.23 per $100, adding 34 firefighters, and boosting school support.
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U.S. inflation stayed at 3.8% in April as gas and grocery costs lingered
April CPI and PCE both ran at 3.8% year over year, while gas prices and softer confidence kept pressure on U.S. household budgets in May.
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Buffalo council approves 2026-27 budget with 19% property-tax levy increase
Buffalo’s Common Council approved an amended 2026-27 budget on May 26, lowering the property-tax levy increase to 19% before the July 1 start date.
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San Antonio weighs first property-tax hike in 33 years as FY2027 budget unfolds
San Antonio’s FY2027 budget is underway, and leaders are weighing a tax-rate hike, spending cuts, or both before June and August deadlines.
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Deer Park eyes $7.16 million water-and-sewer debt vote before July 7
Deer Park has posted notice of up to $7.16 million in water and sewer debt, with June 15 budget hearings and a July 7 council vote ahead.
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Houston budget fight centers on proposed $5 trash fee before June 3 vote
Houston officials are weighing a proposed $5 monthly trash fee and a 5% utility right-of-way charge as the FY2027 budget heads to a June 3 vote.
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NYC budget deal adds $4 billion in state aid, easing service cuts
A May 12 city-state budget deal adds about $4 billion in state aid, giving New York City more room to avoid deeper cuts to key services.
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Bohemia fuel prices: regular $4.459, diesel $5.759 at one station
At one Bohemia station, regular sits at $4.459 and diesel at $5.759—both below AAA’s New York averages, with diesel still the pricier fill.
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Bellaire fuel watch: gas edges up, diesel eases in Traverse City area
Bellaire MI Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s latest Traverse City-area check shows mixed pump movement: regular gas rose slightly, diesel slipped, and both stay high.
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U.S. jobless claims dipped again as layoffs stayed historically low
United States Evening Economy Update – Weekly claims fell to 209,000, reinforcing a cooler but still steady labor market as the holiday weekend begins.
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Susanville budget draft reaches council as comment window opens
Susanville’s proposed FY 2026-27 budget is now before the council, and residents can comment before city officials finalize the plan.
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Cape Coral approves up to $100 million in water and sewer bonds
Cape Coral City Council approved borrowing authority for utility expansion projects, including North 1 East and Judd Creek lines, with long-term cost questions ahead.
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NYC baselines $31.7 million for public libraries in executive budget
New York City’s executive budget adds $31.7 million in recurring library funding, a move that could help stabilize branch hours, staffing and services.