Schools, teachers eye millionaires tax as pre-K-12 public ed faces financial crisis

Tight budgets meant the end of a popular preschool program at Westfield High School, so there's reduced career experience, superintendent says.

Cook County budget for 2026 holds line on taxes and fees, prepares for federal cuts

Like the last several years, the 2026 budget does not include any layoffs or new taxes, fines or fees. The county has not ...

Trump administration announces plan for new oil drilling off the coasts of California and Florida

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced on Thursday new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, advancing a project that critics say could harm ...

County budget approved despite gun-violence-initiative debate

The owner of a $330,000 home will see an increase of less than $9 on the Lake County portion of their tax property tax bill.
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Berks 2026 budget proposal contains no tax increase

Berks County unveiled a 2026 budget proposal Thursday that would hold the line on taxes. Despite the effects of inflation as ...