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The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners has approved a $14.3 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, focusing on public safety, transportation, and community services while maintaining a flat property tax rate.

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Orange City Council confronts a $4.4 million deficit, considers sales tax hike, and anticipates mayoral election.

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Measure B proposes a half-cent sales tax hike to fund public services, dividing residents and officials.

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Maricopa County seeks to end federal oversight of its Sheriff's Office, established after a 2013 racial profiling ruling.

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A recent poll shows Democrat Letitia Plummer leading Republican Orlando Sanchez in the Harris County judge race, with early voting set to start.

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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveils a $9.7 billion budget proposal to close a $550 million deficit without raising taxes or laying off employees.

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The Department of Justice demands California investigate potential noncitizen voters within 48 hours or face legal action.

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The New York City Council has passed legislation to end the 150-year-old tradition of horse-drawn carriages in Central Park by 2028, following a fatal accident in June.

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A federal judge has ordered a temporary halt to the Trump administration's renovation plans for the East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, D.C., citing legal and environmental concerns.

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A Cuyahoga County Jail sergeant faces felony charges for alleged workers' compensation fraud while the county advances plans for a new $900 million jail.

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Nassau County's proposed 2027 budget relies heavily on sales tax revenue, raising concerns over fiscal stability.

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In response to mounting pressure from progressive groups, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has initiated a thorough evaluation of the NYPD's use-of-force protocols, aiming to enhance accountability and community trust.

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In a unanimous vote, the Miami-Dade Commission passed a resolution expressing support for Israel and condemning recent Hamas attacks.

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A fast-moving wildfire in Orange County's coastal region has led to significant property damage and widespread evacuations.

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Measure B proposes a half-cent sales tax hike to fund essential public services, dividing residents and officials.

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A court-appointed monitor's report reveals the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office failed to properly vet AZ Truthfinder, a firm linked to the controversial Cyber Ninjas audit of the 2020 election.

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Texas resolves significant voter registration delays, including over 75,000 in Harris County, just days before early voting begins.

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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveils a plan to address a $550 million budget shortfall without raising taxes or laying off employees.

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The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against California election officials, seeking to block the counting of mail-in ballots from individuals identified as "likely" noncitizens in the upcoming November elections.

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In response to a recent shooting involving ICE agents, New York Democrats are calling on private parking lot owners to refuse ICE access.