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Chicago Forecasts $882.4 Million Shortfall in 2027 Budget

Higher local tax receipts combined with cost-saving moves and bond refinancing narrowed the estimate ahead of an October budget unveiling.

Parker Urges Council to Approve $1 Rideshare Fee for Schools as Pushback Mounts

City Council Seeks Free Transit for Low-Income New Yorkers With Fair Fares Expansion

Aldermen Unveil Head-Tax Alternative as Johnson Vows Veto of Garbage-Fee Hike

Whitmire Stands By Flat Tax Rate as Houston’s Budget Gap Widens

San Francisco Supervisors Weigh Lurie Budget Cuts After City Hall Rally

Houston Approves $832M Police Pay Deal as Harris County Matches Raises

San Diego Mayor’s Final FY2026 Budget Sparks Council Debate Over Service Cuts