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NYC Comptroller Warns Mamdani Plan to Tap Reserves Risks Future Strain

The comptroller says using rainy-day cash in a stable economy raises the risk of costlier debt.

Judge Rules Chicago Illegally Overcharged Drivers, Ordering $163 Million in Ticket Refunds and Debt Relief

Johnson Warns of Possible Midyear Layoffs as He Questions Council’s 2026 Budget Revenues

Mark Levine Sworn In as New York City Comptroller, Sets Fiscal Watchdog Agenda

Pittsburgh Council Approves 20% Property Tax Hike for 2026 Budget

Chicago City Council Approves Revenue Plan Without Head Tax in 29–19 Vote

Johnson Pushes Next-Week Budget Vote After Softening Head Tax as Finance Chair Rejects It

Holden City Treasurer Charged With Identity Theft, Stealing $25,000 or More

Mark Levine Wins NYC Comptroller Race, Pledges Independent Fiscal Oversight

Jacksonville Council Passes $2 Billion Budget After Late Vote Flip, OKs 1/8-Mill Tax Cut

Dallas Council Approves $5.2 Billion Budget With Slight Tax Cut, Library Closures, Police Pay Hike

Austin Sued Over Ballot Wording for November Property Tax Rate Hike

Topeka Council Approves $291K to Cover Hotel Topeka Deficits as Spending Tops $11.5M

Chicago City Council Unanimously Rejects Mayor Johnson's $300 Million Property Tax Proposal

Albuquerque Mayor Demands Trump Pay Rally Costs Amid Venue Scramble