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"Open mutiny": Democrats angrily reject proposed shutdown fix
The latest on the #budgetnegotiation

Most relevant line, "Everybody's always nervous about Schumer," a second House Democrat said.

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"Open mutiny": Democrats furiously reject proposed Senate shutdown fix
"I'm not sure why grandpa is doing this," one House Democrat said of Chuck Schumer.
www.axios.com
September 30, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Governor Pritzker believes that good governance starts by treating opponents as decent people with shared goals, emphasizing that even Republicans can spark great ideas for Illinois' future.

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Pritzker: Start budget talks by treating opponents as decent people
Illinois Governor Pritzker told a panel that bipartisan budget work begins by assuming opponents want good outcomes and by finding nonpartisan priorities like roads and jobs, citing a 2019 bipartisan override and recovery from a two-year budget gap.
citizenportal.ai
August 8, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Dickson County officials negotiated a deal with Waste Management to avoid a staggering price hike, securing a three-year phased rate starting at just $40 per ton!

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County staff negotiate three-year Waste Management deal starting at $40/ton to avoid larger spike
Facing a proposed jump to $54/ton, Dickson County staff reported securing a 3-year phased offer from Waste Management starting at $40/ton (then $44, $46) with no fuel-surcharge, and moved a recommendation to the regular meeting amid concerns about future capacity and rebidding risks.
citizenportal.ai
August 4, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Grand Island's proposed 2026 budget could see a staggering 27% increase in the tax levy due to a nearly 21% hike in the fire protection contract, sparking urgent discussions about negotiations and potential cuts.

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Town budget workshop flags steep increase in fire protection contract, potential 27% levy impact
Grand Island staff presented a 2026 draft budget that includes a roughly 20.9% increase in the fire protection contract, which staff said would push the towns tax levy for fire roughly 27% higher and requires negotiation or cuts elsewhere to avoid breaching the tax cap.
citizenportal.ai
October 15, 2025 at 1:22 PM