Georgia court affirms $30.1 million Chatham fire-charge refund
The Supreme Court of Georgia upheld a judgment awarding a certified class $26.85 million in refunds and $3.27 million in interest over Chatham County’s fire-protection charge.
Local government finance
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Oklahoma voters will decide Aug. 25 whether lawmakers can alter Medicaid expansion and tax-incentive reimbursements
The Aug. 25, 2026, statewide runoff will include ballot questions that could change lawmakers’ authority over voter-approved Medicaid expansion and determine how local governments are reimbursed for revenue lost to manufacturing tax exemptions.
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I-77 South toll lanes: NC budget law requires local repayment unless CRTPO acts by Oct. 5
NC’s 2026 budget law adds a repayment trigger for local governments that voted to rescind I-77 South Express Lanes support—unless they reinstate by Oct. 5, 2026.
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Anaheim approves OC Flood Control lease for Dad Miller flood basin
Anaheim CA — On July 14, 2026, City Council approved a 25-year lease for a 44.18-acre Dad Miller flood basin parcel, with CPI rent and annexation-based changes.
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Mt. Vernon sales tax receipts hold up as other Lawrence County cities dip (June 2026)
Mount Vernon MO – June 2026 receipts show Mt. Vernon’s 1% general-fund sales tax up nearly 10% YoY, while other Lawrence County cities stayed sluggish.
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Clinton NJ tax bills being printed: 2.879% rate and grace through Aug. 19
Town of Clinton says 2026-27 property tax bills are online, being printed, and expected in late July, with grace extended through Aug. 19 (rate: 2.879%).
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NC budget repayment rule for I-77 South: 90-day clock for CRTPO votes
Charlotte NC – Signed July 7, 2026, NC’s budget gives a 90-day clock to undo a May 20 CRTPO I-77 rescission and potentially avoid reimbursement.
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Ashland City council selects Public Risk Insurors for liability & property
Ashland City TN—June 23 special called meeting: council voted to select Public Risk Insurors for property and liability; FY 2027 premium listed at $393,515.
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North Beach adopts FY 2027 budget; constant-yield tax, water/sewer flat
North Beach’s FY 2027 budget ordinance (effective June 23) keeps the constant-yield property tax approach and does not adopt water/sewer rate increases.