Senate education committee advances university budgets to finance after multi‑campus hearings The Senate Education Committee unanimously moved multiple public university budgets to the Finance Committee after budget hearings in which presidents outlined enrollment gains, capital needs and specific supplemental requests including quantum research and deferred‑maintenance funding.

Tennessee universities are making bold budget requests to tackle enrollment challenges and critical maintenance needs—will they get the funding they need?

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Grand Junction manager presents $314.8 million recommended 2026 budget, highlights cuts and rate changes City Manager Mike presented a recommended $314.8 million 2026 budget at the Oct. 6 council workshop, saying the total falls 12.3% from 2025 mainly because two large capital projects have advanced. The proposal keeps emphasis on public safety and capital maintenance while recommending some rate increases and a proposed elimination of the vendor fee.

Grand Junction's City Manager has unveiled a $314.8 million budget for 2026, featuring a significant 12.3% decrease driven by major capital projects winding down.

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Council reviews $376M unfunded projects list ahead of 2026 budget process City officials discuss refining unfunded needs list for infrastructure and operating projects.

Boulder City Council is grappling with a staggering $376 million in unfunded projects, sparking a debate over prioritizing essential infrastructure over recreational needs.

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