Charlotte’s proposed FY 2027 budget could raise taxes by 1.89 cents
Charlotte’s proposed FY 2027 budget would add 1.89 cents to the tax rate, raise some utility fees, and boost spending on safety, mobility, and housing.
Finance
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Wakefield fuel prices hover near Rhode Island average as diesel stays high
Regular gas in Wakefield-area station guides is still in the mid-$4s, and AAA shows Rhode Island diesel above $5.60. Shopping around still matters.
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Bozeman fuel prices still show a wide split, with some pumps in the low $3s
Bozeman MT Gas & Diesel Watch – Some Bozeman stations still show regular in the low $2.70s and diesel near $3.15, even as AAA averages stay far higher.
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Elmont-area regular gas holds above $4.50, diesel stays near $5.92
AAA’s Nassau-Suffolk benchmark puts Elmont-area regular gas at $4.542 and diesel at $5.917, with a few local stations still in the mid-$3s.
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Sunnyvale gas stays in the low-to-mid $4s; diesel remains in mid-$5s
Sunnyvale stations are still showing regular gas in the low-to-mid $4s and diesel in the mid-$5s, below California’s AAA averages.
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U.S. jobs growth held up in April, but labor-force participation slipped
April hiring stayed positive, unemployment held at 4.3%, and a lower participation rate suggests a cooler labor market ahead.
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Dallas ISD bond passes, setting up $6.2 billion school overhaul
Dallas voters approved a record $6.2 billion Dallas ISD bond, but the biggest changes will roll out in phases as planning and sequencing begin.
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Troy pump prices split wide open as regular dips and diesel climbs
Shell in Troy shows $2.55 regular and $3.59 diesel, while Casey’s is at $4.69 and $5.99. Ohio regular is easing; diesel is still inching up.
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Wilmington gas and diesel watch: regular slips 1.4 cents, diesel eases 1.5 cents
Wilmington gas and diesel both eased from yesterday. Regular is still above last week and last month, while diesel remains sharply higher year over year.
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Poteau fuel watch: Casey’s diesel sits below county average
Poteau OK Gas & Diesel Watch – Casey’s diesel is below AAA’s county and state averages, while its 87 no-ethanol price sits above regular-gas benchmarks.
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Wichita Falls weighs $26.9 million borrowing for parks, safety
Wichita Falls has posted notice on up to $26.9 million in debt for parks, public safety and land acquisition, with a May 19 council hearing next.
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Plano ISD says next school year could start with a $44 million deficit
Plano ISD is projecting a roughly $44 million shortfall for 2026-27, a planning figure that could affect staffing, pay, and school programs.
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Dyersburg fuel watch: Casey’s and Love’s show a wide gas, diesel split
Dyersburg drivers are seeing a sharp split at the pump, with Casey’s posting higher regular gas and diesel prices than Love’s, while AAA context stays elevated.
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Fayetteville gas, diesel dip from yesterday; regular still above last week
Fayetteville’s latest AAA check shows gas and diesel easing from yesterday, but regular is still above last week while diesel is cooling faster.
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Chula Vista fuel watch: San Diego metro gas is flat, diesel is easing
Chula Vista CA Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s latest San Diego metro check shows gas holding steady day to day, while diesel is easing faster from last month.
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Austin gas and diesel dip from yesterday, but weekly pressure is still high
Austin TX Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s latest check shows a small daily dip for both fuels, but Austin prices are still running well above last week.
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Miami’s $450M public safety bond returns to commission May 14
Miami commissioners are set to revisit the delayed $450 million public safety bond on May 14, a proposal tied to fire, police and aging facilities.
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San Jose budget plan avoids layoffs but still trims services before vote
San Jose’s 2026-27 budget proposal is moving through May study sessions, with officials trying to avoid layoffs while still cutting services.
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Mohave County weighs Opportunity Zone 2.0 tracts that could affect Kingman-area growth
Mohave County is reviewing 21 eligible census tracts for Opportunity Zone 2.0 recommendations, with a state nomination window expected in mid-2026.
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Athens budget review moves forward as council weighs FY 2026-27 plan
Athens city leaders are reviewing the proposed FY 2026-27 budget now, with a May 11 session ahead and final adoption expected later in June.
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Buffalo budget plan would raise the property tax levy as council reviews the city’s fiscal gap
Buffalo’s proposed 2026-27 budget would raise the property tax levy by 25% as council reviews a $109 million gap and hears resident feedback.
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Atlanta budget and property tax hearings are set for May 13 and 20
Atlanta residents can weigh in May 13 and May 20 on the proposed city budget and property tax/millage decisions before any final vote.