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A question on #PublicFinance #Devolution tabled by Mr Lee Dillon on 18-12-2025 has been answered by James Murray. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-12-18/101659
January 9, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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Maricopa County's new Stadium District board is diving deep into finances and upcoming revenue streams that could bring in $20 million a year—what's on the horizon for sports in Arizona?

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New Stadium District reviews finances, HB 2704 revenue and plans executive-session lease talks
Board members reviewed the district's statutory duties, historical funding and the new revenue streams under HB 2704; staff cited JLBC's estimate of about $20 million per year and the board scheduled an executive session for negotiations and personnel.
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January 9, 2026 at 7:27 AM
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The International Falls City Council made significant strides on January 5, 2026, approving over a million in claims and key resolutions for the community's future.

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Votes at a glance: International Falls council actions, Jan. 5, 2026
The International Falls City Council approved the meeting agenda, minutes, accounts payable of $1,094,031.22, multiple resolutions (including EFT authority and depositors), adopted payroll changes, approved appointments, accepted a state EMS grant and authorized a state airport grant of $323,000 (4–0 with one abstention).
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January 9, 2026 at 5:42 AM
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Sumner County is moving forward with a new finance director search, but a crucial backup plan was shot down, leaving the committee in a tight spot!

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Sumner County hires Sumter Group to run finance director search; committee votes down RFQ for backup contract labor
Sumner County’s financial management committee agreed to work with Sumter Group to recruit a new finance director and heard a detailed 6–7 week timeline from the firm, but the committee voted down a proposal to pre‑qualify contract finance labor as a contingency, leaving no formal backup in place.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:02 AM
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Lewiston's ambitious $239 million capital improvement plan faces a critical challenge as it exceeds the city charter's debt limit—will the council find a way to move forward?

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Lewiston officials unveil $239 million five‑year LCIP; council warned LCIP exceeds charter debt limit
Lewiston administrators presented a five‑year capital improvement plan totaling about $239 million and outlined FY27 bond and operating requests; finance staff said the LCIP exceeds the city charter's 80% local debt authorization rule unless the council overrides it or identifies non‑property tax financing.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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West Covina's City Council just approved significant budget amendments despite concerns over transparency and audit timing—what does this mean for the city's financial future?

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West Covina council approves year-end budget amendments amid audit committee concerns
The council approved a fourth-quarter financial report and $2.4 million general-fund revenue / $1.6 million expenditure amendments after debate about audit timing; two members voted against or expressed caution and public speakers urged the audit committee review the figures first.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Aurora is set to launch a groundbreaking financing program that empowers property owners to make energy-efficient upgrades with zero cost to the city!

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Aurora committee approves ordinance to enable IFA commercial PACE financing
The Rules Administration Procedure Committee on Jan. 6 approved an ordinance enabling the Illinois Finance Authority's commercial PACE (CPACE) program across Aurora; the program would allow property owners to finance energy, water and resiliency upgrades with no direct city liability and a $150 per-project administrative fee.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:50 AM
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Walton County's FY25 audit reveals a clean bill of health with a staggering $82.3 million fund balance, but three critical accounting issues caught the auditors' attention!

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Walton County accepts clean FY25 audit showing strong fund balance despite three accounting findings
Auditors reported an unmodified (clean) FY25 opinion, with general‑fund revenues of about $91.9M, expenditures of $73.4M and an unassigned fund balance of $82.3M. The audit included three accounting findings tied to ARPA timing, capital accounting and a tax-commissioner custodial restatement.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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The Elizabethtown Area School District takes a bold step by adopting an Act 1 resolution and adding an outside solicitor, but the fate of four new high school courses hangs in the balance as they await crucial financial details.

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Elizabethtown Area SD adopts Act 1 resolution, adds outside solicitor and tables new courses amid bond planning
The Elizabethtown Area School District board unanimously adopted an Act 1 resolution and approved adding an outside solicitor; the board tabled four proposed new high‑school courses and approved finance and personnel items while staff warned about rising long‑term bond payments tied to a potential building project.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Newark is facing a financial crunch, with city officials preparing a $30 million emergency appropriation to tackle looming debt and explore selling high-value properties as a solution.

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Council pre-meeting previews $30 million emergency appropriation and refunding plan
City staff told the council a $30 million loan recorded in 2025 requires an emergency temporary appropriation and a refunding-bond ordinance; staff said the city intends to sell assets first but is preparing a borrowing fallback to meet a March 3, 2026 payment date and will seek local finance board approval Feb. 12.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Thurston County is gearing up for significant changes in its solid-waste management, including a hefty rate increase and exciting capital projects on the horizon!

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Thurston County staff preview solid-waste budget, rate increases and capital projects
Public Works presented a multi-year solid-waste budget showing projected revenues of roughly $30M–$40M and an aggregate proposed rate increase of about 13.5% for 2026 and another 13.5% for 2027; capital work includes compactor replacement, site reconfiguration and a planned progressive design-build delivery.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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Jasper County has just approved a $150 million bond and new stormwater rules aimed at tackling drainage issues in older developments—big changes are coming!

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Jasper County approves $150M general‑obligation bond ordinance; adopts first reading of stormwater amendment
Council gave third reading approval to a general-obligation bond ordinance (not to exceed $150 million) and unanimously approved first reading of an amendment to stormwater rules that conditions exemptions for commercial development in older major subdivisions on meeting post‑2011 requirements.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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A groundbreaking $93.1 million TIF proposal for the Chickasha Airport Industrial Park aims to transform local infrastructure and unlock $500 million in capital investment!

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Council opens hearings on proposed Airport Industrial Park TIF, hears questions on runway, security and property notice
City officials and a public-finance consultant outlined a proposed tax increment financing district and project plan for the Chickasha Airport Industrial Park, estimating $93.1 million in authorized project costs and scheduling a second public hearing and possible ordinance vote on Jan. 20.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:17 PM
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The Westford School Committee's budget hearing reveals a looming $465,000 deficit for FY28, raising concerns about class sizes and funding stability.

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Westford School Committee opens FY27 budget hearing, warns of $465,000 FY28 shortfall
At its Jan. 5 meeting the Westford School Committee opened the FY2027 budget public hearing; Superintendent Dr. Chu and Director of School Finance Jenny Lin highlighted corrected enrollment figures, utility‑contract uncertainty and one‑time reserves that leave the district facing a projected $465,000 deficit in FY2028.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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Las Vegas is set to issue $90 million in revenue bonds to fund Civic Plaza projects, but what does this mean for the future of the city's parks?

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Committee approves ordinance to issue about $90 million in revenue bonds to reimburse Civic Plaza costs
The recommending committee approved Bill 2025-44 to authorize issuance of approximately $90 million in various-purpose revenue bonds (series 2026A tax-exempt and 2026B taxable) to reimburse the city for Civic Plaza expenses; CFO Susan Helsey clarified these are not park bonds and final tax status will be set by bond counsel.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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'Kehoe fumbles, Kansas wins big with Chiefs deal'

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Kehoe fumbles, Kansas wins big with Chiefs deal
Christal Watson was sworn in Dec. 15 as the first Black woman to lead Kansas City, Kansas and Wyandotte County as mayor and CEO. A week later, she got jaw-dropping news: The Kansas City Chiefs are moving in from Missouri, bringing with them a new $3 billion stadium. It’s a stinging loss for Missouri, where […]
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January 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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A question on #PublicFinance #Devolution tabled by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick on 10-12-2025 has been answered by Lord Livermore. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-12-10/HL12847
January 5, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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A question on #PublicFinance #Devolution tabled by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick on 10-12-2025 has been answered by Lord Livermore. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-12-10/HL12849
January 5, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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January 5, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Pima County faces a shocking 127% rate hike from Tucson Water, potentially skyrocketing wastewater billing costs to $10 million a year—will they negotiate or bring billing back in-house?

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Pima County weighs returning to in‑house wastewater billing after Tucson Water proposes 127% fee increase
County staff alerted the advisory committee that Tucson Water has notified Pima County of a proposed 127% increase in the fee it charges to bill wastewater customers — a jump staff estimated would raise the county’s billing cost from about $4.3 million to roughly $10 million annually. The county will evaluate options including negotiating the fee or rebuilding in‑house billing capability.
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January 4, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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The stock market could drop in 2026 as President Trump's tariffs and high valuations drag on investor sentiment.
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January 3, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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Low-Income Housing Tax Credit: Costly, Complex, and Corruption-Prone
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January 3, 2026 at 7:05 AM
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SBA Suspends Thousands of Minnesota Borrowers as Critics Warn of Systemic Fraud Risks
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SBA Suspends Thousands of Minnesota Borrowers as Critics Warn of Systemic Fraud Risks
ST. PAUL  – Federal and state officials are intensifying scrutiny over  financial oversight  in Minnesota following revelations of widespr...
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January 2, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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Madison County's latest budget amendment sparks heated public debate over legal expenses and essential upgrades for voting equipment!

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Madison County approves Budget Amendment No. 1, including voting equipment and authorization for outside counsel after public comment
The Madison County Board of Supervisors approved Budget Amendment No. 1 for fiscal year 2026, covering line-item corrections, new voting equipment, major IT replacements and a board-requested outside counsel allocation; public commenters criticized the hiring and use of county funds for outside legal work.
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January 2, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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St. Marys City Council just approved a crucial package of emergency ordinances, paving the way for significant budget adjustments and a new cybersecurity initiative!

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St. Marys City Council passes package of emergency ordinances, approves appropriations and property sale authorizations
At its meeting, St. Marys City Council approved multiple emergency ordinances and appropriations, authorized advertisement to sell two city-owned lots, adopted a cybersecurity plan to comply with House Bill 96, and approved rolling a municipal-building note totaling $1,650,000.
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January 1, 2026 at 8:06 PM