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Chicago Council Sets Rapid Budget Votes as Johnson Narrows Head Tax and Opponents Gain Momentum

A bloc backing higher fees over a corporate levy won a 29–18 procedural vote, putting their plan on a path to a pre-Christmas decision.

Johnson’s Finance Team Rejects Council’s Alternative Budget, Sticks With Corporate Head Tax

Milwaukee Mayor Vetoes Council Budget Add-Ons, Scales Back Fire Truck Funding

Johnston Accepts Council Changes, Finalizing Denver’s 2026 Budget

City Council Majority Urges Johnson to Drop Head Tax From 2026 Budget

Florida CFO Alleges $190 Million in Broward Excess Spending as County Disputes Figures

Cantrell Unveils 2026 Budget With Deep Cuts and New Fees as Audit Probes Deficit

Harris County Passes $2.7 Billion Budget in 3-2 Vote

Milwaukee Mayor Unveils $2 Billion 2026 Budget With Fee Hikes and Police Hiring Push

Florida CFO Targets Jacksonville After Orange County in Escalating Local Spending Audits

Harris County Budget Clash Deepens as Delay of $101 Million Deputy Raises Fails, Hidalgo Walks Out

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

Johnson Rejects Property Tax Hike After CFO Signals Likely Increase

San Francisco Supervisors Weigh Lurie Budget Cuts After City Hall Rally

Barbara Lee Takes Office as Oakland’s First Black Woman Mayor, Launches 100-Day Plan

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