District officials told trustees the 2026–27 recommended budget assumes $153.6 million in revenue without a voter‑approved tax measure, leaving an adopted deficit of about $15.3 million (forecasted actual shortfall about $7.6 million). Staff presented cuts, operational adjustments and the option to call a voter tax election (tier‑2 pennies) to close the gap.

At a budget workshop, Leander ISD staff outlined a roughly $12.2 million 2025–26 deficit projection, proposed a 3% budget parameter (creating about $6.8M capacity) or alternative payroll budgeting to bridge gaps, and described a possible November 2026 voter‑approval tax election that could net the district about $6.5M after recapture.

Cochise County explores potential lawsuit concerning tax election processes after hiring attorney Lesota.

Benjamin Britton, standing in the seat of Whitlam, told a rightwing podcast Australia’s education system ‘brainwashed’ students with Marxist ideology, and praised Isle of Man flat taxElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThe Liberal candidate for the New South Wales seat of Whitlam expressed a string of controversial views on fringe podcasts before his preselection, including the claim that women should not serve in combat positions with the Australian Defence Force (ADF).Benjamin Britton, who has been praised by Peter Dutton as an “outstanding candidate”, ran unsuccessfully for the United Australia party at the 2022 federal election.

Benjamin Britton, standing in the seat of Whitlam, told a right-wing podcast Australia’s education system ‘brainwashed’ students with Marxist ideology, and praised Isle of Man flat taxElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageThe Liberal candidate for the NSW seat of Whitlam expressed a string of controversial views on fringe podcasts before his preselection, including the claim that women should not serve in combat positions with the Australian Defence Force (ADF).Benjamin Britton, who has been praised by Peter Dutton as an “outstanding candidate”, ran unsuccessfully for the United Australia Party at the 2022 federal election.