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Rockingham County's T-Rex program just generated $735,000 in revenue from biomass operations, showcasing a win for sustainability and budget savings!

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Board renews T‑Rex consultant agreements and hears biomass revenue update
Commissioners renewed consultant agreements for thermal renewable energy certificates and heard a facilities update that T‑Rex biomass operations had generated about $735,000 in revenue, helping offset fuel costs.
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September 28, 2026 at 6:37 AM
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The district's bond program is not only on schedule but also running an impressive $25 million under budget, paving the way for exciting new projects like the Bill Heath Sports Complex!

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Bond program update: multiple projects on schedule and several under budget, district eyes Bill Heath Sports Complex purchase
Bond program manager told the board phase 2 is on schedule, phase 3 is progressing, and projects are collectively running "around 20 to 25,000,000 under budget"; the district is pursuing purchase of the Bill Heath Sports Complex and plans to apply savings to that acquisition.
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September 19, 2026 at 5:34 AM
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The Barrington CUSD 220 Board has successfully negotiated a stunning $600,000 reduction on their electrical contract for the Transform 220 projects, paving the way for significant improvements before school starts!

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Barrington CUSD 220 board approves Transform 220 electrical contract after $600,000 negotiated reduction; several construction and contract items pass
The Barrington CUSD 220 Board unanimously approved a revised electrical contract for Transform 220 after negotiating a reduction of over $600,000, plus multiple routine contracts and intergovernmental agreements including a Pepper Construction work order modification and a new RRFB agreement with the Village of Barrington.
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June 9, 2026 at 4:17 AM
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The Bridgewater-Raynham school district is facing a concerning drop in performance, tied to significant staff losses, prompting a reevaluation of strategies to boost student success.

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Bridgewater‑Raynham superintendent links falling MCAS results to staff losses, calls for plan review
Superintendent Powers told the Nov. 19 school committee the district is underperforming state averages on MCAS bands and that staffing losses (down roughly 50 positions over two years) and resource constraints are driving the decline; the district will pause and reexamine parts of its five‑year student success plan and pursue a financial/efficiency review.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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IT Director Bert reveals a $16,000 annual savings by cutting redundancy, sparking a crucial debate on whether the city should lead in AI adoption or stick to slow vendor updates.

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IT director says $16,000 savings possible by dropping one redundancy leg; raises AI governance and security questions
IT Director Bert proposed trimming a third connectivity leg to save about $16,000 per year and discussed longer‑term choices about investing to enable agentic AI across city systems versus waiting for vendor solutions; council raised cyber‑security concerns.
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August 21, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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Exceptional-education staffing costs have skyrocketed by over $47 million in just four years, placing immense pressure on Georgia's budget and highlighting the urgent need for strategic planning.

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Staff flags steep growth in exceptional‑education and benefit costs
CFO Stevens said exceptional‑education staff costs rose from $79M to $126M in four years and that state funding covers about 30% of that expense; classified-employee benefit costs have risen 114% over the last decade, adding structural pressure to the budget.
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September 19, 2026 at 1:26 AM
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Residents are demanding transparency and alternatives to a new tax, calling for innovative budget strategies to save millions in Powhatan County.

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Residents urge efficiencies and question priorities as Powhatan officials present sales-tax proposal
During Q&A residents urged the county and schools to find internal savings, asked for prioritized project lists and proposed consolidation and pay-for-performance as alternatives to raising new revenue; officials said priorities exist in the CIP and that state funding cuts constrained options.
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September 18, 2026 at 11:42 PM
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Brockton's Accounts Committee is diving into a potential game-changer: could merging city and school admin functions save money and boost efficiency?

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Brockton committee agrees to study merging city and school administrative functions
The Accounts Committee asked the superintendent and auditor to pursue an initial analysis of whether consolidating administrative functions with Brockton Public Schools could yield savings or efficiencies, with members emphasizing pilots, evidence and stakeholder buy-in.
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September 15, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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South Dakota's DOT just approved four contracts with bids coming in a stunning 5.3% under estimate, plus a major bridge-cleaning award that's 32.8% below expectations!

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DOT approves four Aug. 19 contracts and a regional Aug. 25 bridge‑cleaning award
The commission approved award recommendations for four contracts low‑bid on Aug. 19 (total low bids $1,771,000, 5.3% under estimate) and a regional Aug. 25 bridge‑deck cleaning contract (Sirlines A Lot, $63,994, ~32.8% under estimate).
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September 3, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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August 31, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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Tamarac is set to enhance school-zone safety with a proposed amendment that will allow BSO to enforce speed violations while saving the city $115,000 annually!

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City staff recommend BSO amendments for school-zone reviews and two road sergeants
Staff presented a proposed first amendment to the Broward Sheriff's Office services agreement to authorize city-level review of school-zone speed violations (civil citations) and to reallocate personnel by reducing community service aide positions and adding two road sergeants, which staff says will save about $115,000 annually.
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August 25, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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Monett's council just awarded the Chapel Drive Overpass contract for a surprising $6,070,000—well below the $7.6 million estimate!

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Monett awards Chapel Drive overpass contract after bids come in below estimate
Council approved the Chapel Drive Overpass contract to Hartman & Company after staff reported a $6,070,000 bid, below the $7.6 million estimate; staff said the lower bid represents a favorable outcome for the city.
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August 15, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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Hamblen County just scored a $287,404 credit on its Justice Center project, thanks to savvy negotiations and strategic changes!

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Commissioners approve $287,404 credit change order for Hamblen County Justice Center
Commissioners accepted change order No. 26 for the Hamblen County Justice Center project, presented as a package of contractor credits and value-engineering savings that presenter said reduce costs to the county by $287,404 and leave the contractor contract at about $94.96 million.
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August 12, 2026 at 1:34 AM
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Umatilla Council just approved a stunning low bid for the transmission-main project, saving over $1.8 million compared to the engineer's estimate!

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Council accepts low bid well under estimate for transmission-main portion of point-of-diversion project
Council accepted Resolution 03-2027 after staff reported five bids for the transmission-main work; the engineer's estimate was just over $5.4 million while the low bid was just under $3.6 million, yielding substantial savings.
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August 7, 2026 at 4:44 AM
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Residents in Bradford County are sounding the alarm on potential budget cuts and rising insurance costs as they prepare for a crucial vote in November.

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Residents urge preparation, efficiency and benefit changes at Bradford County town-hall
Multiple residents urged the county to prepare for Amendment 3 by reviewing budgets, considering asset sales, and asking employees to share benefit costs; speakers gave differing figures for insurance and polling and called for a budget workshop.
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July 27, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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Williston Basin 7 is making a bold move to tackle overcrowding by relocating eight modular classrooms to the high school while putting the Round Prairie site up for sale!

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Williston Basin 7 to Move Eight Modular Classrooms to High School, Then Sell Round Prairie Site
District officials announced they will move eight modular classrooms from the former Round Prairie campus to the high school to relieve overcrowding and then sell the roughly 13-acre Round Prairie property; the modulars are being moved immediately and could be in use by semester 2 (January 2027).
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July 23, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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Lynn Haven is exploring service consolidations to cut costs, but residents are raising alarms about the potential impact on essential emergency services.

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Lynn Haven commission asks staff to study service consolidations while residents warn against cutting core public-safety roles
Commission directed the city manager to evaluate service consolidation and cost proposals as part of FY27 budget planning; residents and volunteers urged excluding police and fire from consolidation due to response-time and staffing concerns.
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June 30, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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Highlands County School Board workshops reveal a potential $600K savings by reevaluating pharmacy benefits—could a new provider be the key to smarter spending?

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Pharmacy Contract Review Reveals $600K Savings Opportunity with Hopkin Health Trust
Review shows potential $600K savings by switching to Hopkin Health Trust by January.
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August 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Cape Coral City Council is prioritizing personnel to enhance public safety and debating the future of outsourcing services amidst rising community needs.

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City Manager Discusses Staffing and Outsourcing for Police and Public Works Services
City manager emphasizes need for staffing over outsourcing for police and fire services.
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August 9, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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Mayor Daniella Levine Cava's proposed budget for 2025-2026 promises to streamline Miami-Dade County operations while ensuring essential services remain intact amidst financial challenges.

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Mayor announces Miami Dade's streamlined budget and department consolidations
Mayor outlines budget cuts and efficiencies to protect essential services in Miami Dade.
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July 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Miami Beach is gearing up to cut $600K from its budget while ensuring essential services remain intact—find out how!

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City Council proposes $600K in budget cuts and efficiency measures
City Council identified $600K in savings through budget reductions and program efficiencies.
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July 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Miami Beach officials are eyeing a 1% budget cut that could save $5 million while reevaluating high salaries and exploring innovative service delivery solutions.

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Miami Beach leaders propose 1% budget cut for efficiency improvements
City officials plan to evaluate budget efficiencies aiming for $5 million in savings.
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July 11, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Miami Beach officials are fighting to keep senior events funded and ensure a political-free experience for the community's most vulnerable residents.

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Miami Beach City Commission discusses senior funding and budget efficiency recommendations
Commissioners debate maintaining senior event funding and explore budget efficiency strategies.
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July 11, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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The Flagler County School Board is exploring a new floater deputy role that could revolutionize school safety while cutting costs—will this innovative approach become the new norm?

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Flagler School Board reviews floater deputy program for safety and budget impacts
Board discusses trial floater deputy role to enhance school safety and manage costs.
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July 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Orange County Public Schools is tackling mental health support and budget challenges head-on, as board members push for a reevaluation of funding and resources to truly benefit students in crisis.

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School Board evaluates funding for mental health resources and online learning tools
Board discusses mental health funding and online resources effectiveness amid financial constraints.
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May 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM