City staff warned that retirement and rising health‑insurance costs tighten FY2027 capacity, leaving roughly $900,000 before policy decisions. Council debated whether to adopt a full market adjustment for public safety (~$640,000) or use reserves, and requested peer‑city pay and benefits data.

Council members discuss balancing budget health against potential tax increases for city services.

Senate committee discusses amendments to bills affecting taxes on storage units, capital gains, and estates.

Legislation allows carryforward of unused net operating losses for tax years up to 2022.

Kentucky establishes tax guidelines for loans and grants affecting taxpayers from 2020 to 2026.

The Assembly voted down an effort to repeal a longstanding exemption that prevents travel‑agent commissions from being taxed twice, after testimony from local agents and tour operators who said repeal would penalize small businesses and not increase net revenue.

Opponents argue House Bill 548 threatens small oil companies and economic stability in New Mexico.