The Manchester‑Essex School Committee voted to authorize the district to proceed with the warrant article that would allow borrowing for the school‑building project; committee members pressed for clearer dollar estimates and for follow‑up with town finance bodies after MSBA finalizes reimbursement in December.

Minneapolis and Hennepin County spent $678,175 on City Hall tower repairs, including $309,000 to replace a deteriorating flagpole that posed a safety risk.

At a Dubuque forum candidates said Iowa’s current private-school voucher program is poorly targeted, urged means-testing and auditing, and criticized the program’s administrative contract costing taxpayers $1.58 million annually (figure cited in the forum question).

A supervisor raised concerns about approximately $5.9 million in capital carryover over six years and questioned asking taxpayers for an $18 million bond while projects remain unfinished; conservation board members said most historic carryover has been addressed and current carryover is closer to $600,000 after recent completions and coordination with county requests.

Public commenters and several council members pressed the township to table resolution 26‑308, the proposed redevelopment agreement, arguing it lacks a performance bond, leaves tax‑lien repayment terms open and relies on an insufficient $50,000 escrow that does not cover documented legal fees.

After a lengthy review, the committee approved forwarding the sheriff's budget to executive finance but asked county staff to recast the 30% dispatch share so the net taxpayer impact is transparent rather than shown as an interdepartmental revenue transfer.

The committee moved to adopt a resolution requesting full transparency of state-mandated school-funding figures; the administration will present related information to the Manitowoc city council and distribute the resolution to taxing entities.

Public commenters filed a FOAA request seeking records used to justify a proposed runway extension and questioned long-term taxpayer costs; airport manager Jeff Hanville defended the project, citing master planning, FAA coordination and a $7 million grant award and a proposed 55/45 funding split with the FAA.

After a public hearing and staff presentation, trustees approved a maintenance-and-operations rate of 0.76370 and an interest-and-sinking rate of 0.44990, for a combined 1.21360 tax rate for the 2026–27 school year.

The commission adopted a tentative millage rate of 3.8129 mills, giving staff time to finalize the FY27 budget in August and September. CFO Victor Ortiz outlined revenue projections, a proposed use of roughly $1.9 million in reserves in the draft budget and next steps for public hearings.

A proposed public-private partnership to build a consolidated county operations facility drew sharp criticism from residents and some commissioners, who flagged total debt-service, allowed change-orders, and lack of an independent owner's representative. County staff said the P3 accelerates consolidation and long-term savings and agreed to provide a detailed briefing to the board.

Council member Cotton commends city staff for effective budget management and efficiency efforts.

Sumter County adopts resolution for local administrative procedures consistent with Florida code.

Commissioners unanimously adopt millage rates of 0.0464 for public safety and 0.8571 for EMS.

Officials express caution on using taxpayer funds for lawsuits as finances tighten

Commissioners question fairness of proposed 22% fire services fee hike for residents.

Budget committee introduced Resolution 26-06 aimed at improving taxpayer transparency and requested staff present the district’s municipal-by-municipal tax impact to the city council first; committee members said they plan to develop materials and request city council consideration this tax year.

The board adopted a resolution urging state legislators and agencies to require explicit itemization on property-tax bills separating public school funding from private-school voucher spending to improve transparency for Madison and Dane County taxpayers.

Councilors deferred final approval of a new agreement with Test Corners Volunteer Fire Department after weeks of negotiation over open-records language and whether the department must disclose donation amounts above $5,000. The mayor was authorized to extend the prior contract for up to 90 days to avoid disrupting fire service.

Spokane partners on parks and schools levy to enhance community infrastructure by November 2025.

New legislation empowers Ohio voters with significant local control over property taxes.

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen Budget & Public Employees Committee voted to subpoena the state-appointed Board of Police Commissioners, directing it to appear May 27 to present the Metropolitan Police Department FY27 budget and produce records used to formulate the request.