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Harris County Votes to Set Constable Salaries at $305,000

Tied to state pay‑parity pressure, the move raises budget strain as county leaders confront a roughly $130 million shortfall facing the FY2027 budget.

Minneapolis Mayor Defends Nearly $23 Million in Police Overtime

New Orleans Advances Major Mardi Gras Overhaul to Cut Police Overtime

Philadelphia Reverses Plan to Cut 340 School-Based Positions

Massachusetts Towns Cancel July 4 Events Over Safety and Budget Shortfalls

Louisville Unveils Jefferson Memorial Forest Master Plan Seeking Over $60 Million

Hennepin County Leaders Condemn Commissioner’s Comments on Sheriff’s Public Safety Role

Cudahy Adopts $25 Wheel Tax After Narrow Vote as Wisconsin Senate Backs Referendum Rule

San Francisco Board Weighs Lurie’s $15.9B Budget Proposal as Unions and Advocates Protest