Miami budget warns property-tax cuts could force service reductions
Miami leaders say proposed Florida property-tax cuts could squeeze police, fire and other services, as property taxes supply most of Miami’s general fund.
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Shirley heads into annual town meeting tonight with budget votes ahead
Shirley residents head into tonight’s annual town meeting, where budget and spending decisions could shape town services, schools and taxes.
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Randolph County budget season is underway, and Asheboro schools are on the schedule
Asheboro, NC readers can now track Randolph County’s 2026-27 budget calendar, including school presentations, a public hearing and the June adoption deadline.
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Aurora gas watch: regular near $4.90, diesel near $6
Aurora IL Gas & Diesel Watch – The Frontenac 7-Eleven lists regular at $4.899 and diesel at $5.999, keeping both fuel grades near key budget thresholds.
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Frisco fuel watch: regular gas still under $4, diesel near $5
Frisco pumps still show regular gas in the mid-$3s at some stations, but diesel is near $5 and AAA’s Texas and Dallas averages are higher.
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Dallas gas and diesel prices ease day to day, but both stay elevated week over week
Dallas gas and diesel both eased from yesterday, but regular and diesel remain above last week and far above last year, keeping fuel budgets tight.
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Buffalo gas climbs to $4.57, diesel holds near $5.92 as summer driving nears
Buffalo NY Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s May 10 metro check shows regular gas at $4.566, diesel at $5.917, and both are still above the U.S. average.
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Vandergrift regular gas still dips into the low $3s, but diesel stays near $6
Vandergrift’s latest fuel check shows some regular gas still in the low $3s nearby, while diesel remains clustered around $6 for heavy users.
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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.
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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.
