Fort Worth’s $845 million bond is on the ballot now: what early voters should know before May 2
Fort Worth TX – Early voting is open on a six-proposition, $845 million bond package that would fund streets, parks, libraries, housing support and more.
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Beavercreek’s April 27 vote could put a 1% city income tax and property-tax cut on the November ballot
Beavercreek OH – Council is set to consider a 1% income-tax proposal April 27 that would shift city funding away from property taxes if voters approve it in November.
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Arlington early voting starts April 20: what’s on the May 2 ballot and why the street tax renewal matters
Arlington TX – Early voting opens April 20, and the May 2 ballot includes the mayor’s race, council seats, and a street tax renewal that funds most annual road work.
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DC’s FY27 budget brings about $469M in cuts as Bowser warns of tighter finances
Washington DC – Bowser’s FY27 budget lands in a tighter fiscal year, with about $469 million in cuts and a sharper debate ahead over schools, safety, housing, and services.
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Springville-Griffith voters will weigh a $6.845 million school capital project with no added tax impact
Springville NY – Voters will decide on a $6.845 million Springville-Griffith capital project May 19, with the district saying it can move ahead without added taxes.
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Centerville set for April 20 hearing on a proposed $5 vehicle tax for Greene County residents
Centerville OH – City Council will hold an April 20 hearing on Ordinance 06-26, a proposed $5 vehicle tax tied to registration and transportation funding.
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Tampa Rays stadium plan hits a funding gap as Hillsborough weighs which local taxes could pay
Tampa FL – Hillsborough County’s April 16 Rays workshop left key funding questions open, including whether local tax money could help close the gap.
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Bluffton traffic priorities enter Beaufort County’s 2026 penny-tax debate as project list nears
Bluffton SC – Beaufort County’s transportation tax process is moving toward a 2026 referendum decision, with Bluffton congestion, safety, and access concerns now shaping the project list.
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Kansas City advances downtown Royals stadium plan after April 16 council vote
Kansas City MO – The April 16 council action moved the Royals stadium proposal into the city process, but major questions on cost, site, and taxpayer risk remain.
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Bridgeport budget hearings put taxes, schools, and relief programs back in focus
Bridgeport CT – City Council budget hearings are underway, with taxes, school funding, and relief programs for seniors, veterans, and renters still open for review.
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Boston budget proposal trims grant funding as costs keep rising
Boston MA – The city’s proposed $4.9 billion budget protects core services but trims discretionary grant funding as health care, overtime and snow costs rise.
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What Philadelphia’s FY27 budget could mean for schools, commuters, and businesses
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.
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Bowser’s proposed DC budget avoids broad tax hikes, but trims pay growth and paid leave
Washington DC – Bowser’s FY27 budget proposal protects Medicaid, pre-K and Metro support while avoiding broad tax hikes, but trims pay growth and paid leave.
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What Arlington voters need to know before the May 2 election
Arlington TX – The May 2 ballot includes a four-way mayor’s race, four contested council seats, and a street-tax renewal that pays for most road upkeep.
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Virginia Beach opens FY27 budget hearings: what residents can weigh in on before the May vote
Virginia Beach VA – City Council has opened FY27 budget hearings for April 15 and 21, giving residents until May 5 to weigh in before the final vote on May 12.
