Cassville MO – Barry County voters backed Missouri’s SB 3 property-tax question, but the change is a homestead credit with eligibility rules, not an instant tax freeze.
Vansant VA – Buchanan County’s proposed 2026-27 budget shows where leaders are aiming limited dollars next year, from schools and roads to disaster-related costs.
Boston MA – The city’s $4.9 billion FY27 budget is in hearing season now, as Boston balances housing, schools and core services under tighter fiscal pressure.
Puyallup WA – The April 23 regional lahar drill will send students and pedestrians through downtown in the morning, with slower traffic and a busy commute.
Puyallup WA – A regional lahar evacuation drill on April 23 will test school and city emergency plans, with more than 20 facilities expected to take part.
Valley WA – East Valley School District’s $220 million bond is back on the April 28 ballot. Here’s what it would pay for, why it returned, and what voters should watch.
Boston MA – The city’s FY27 budget is now before the City Council, with rising health care costs and slower revenue growth tightening room for schools and core services.
Washington DC – Mayor Bowser’s FY27 budget plan is on the table, and Council hearings will quickly reveal which city services face the most scrutiny.
Philadelphia PA – Mayor Parker’s proposed FY27 budget would shift taxes and spending toward schools and core services, but Council still has the final say.
Bridgeport CT – Budget hearings are active as the city reviews a $622.4 million plan with a lower mill rate, but many tax bills could still rise after revaluation.
Detroit MI – Detroit has launched Ride to Rise, a six-month DDOT pilot giving K-12 students free city bus rides with school ID across public, private, and charter schools.
