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Chicago School Board Passes CPS Budget Without Pension Guarantee, Deepening City’s 2026 Deficit

The plan shifts the $175 million pension burden to City Hall unless outside funds arrive.

Bam Aquino Proposes Putting Philippines’ National Budget on Blockchain

Chicago School Board Set to Vote on CPS Budget as Mayor Adds New Member

Aurora Votes 7–5 to Keep 1% Grocery Tax Ahead of Statewide Repeal

San Jose Approves Sharks Deal to Keep Team Through 2051 and Fund $425 Million SAP Center Overhaul

San Diego County Supervisors Vote 3–2 to Loosen Reserve Rules to Offset Federal Cuts

GSA Renews SEC’s Philadelphia Lease for 10 Years After DOGE Cutback Threat

Pritzker Rejects Extra State Funds as CPS Budget Hangs on One Vote

Utah Lawmakers Order Full Audit of Utah State University Over Executive Spending

Austin Sued Over Ballot Wording for November Property Tax Rate Hike

County Audit Targets Alum Rock Trustee Reimbursements; Sandra Garcia Appointed Interim Superintendent

Chicago School Board Demands Pension Payment and Loan Option in Budget Plan

Austin Council Approves $6.3B Budget, Sets 5-Cent Tax Rate Election

Harris County Leaders Clash Over Scale and Fix for 2026 Budget Gap

CPS Proposes Budget Without Pension Reimbursement or Short-Term Loan

New York’s Free Tuition Program Draws Over 16,500 Mid-Career Applicants

Austin Weighs Tax Rate Election Options as Mayor Voices Cost Concerns