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Denver Mayor Sends Final Proposed 2026 Budget to Council, Uses One-Time ARPA Interest as Election Funding Rift Persists

The plan accepts 11 council recommendations using one-time ARPA interest to navigate a projected $200 million shortfall.

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