Council authorizes chair to send state budget letters and urges preservation of Metro funding and public defense support The council approved motion 2026-0049 authorizing the chair to sign letters to state budget committees on county priorities and passed a verbal motion authorizing a third letter urging state funding for public defense and opposing repeal of a sales tax revenue source that funds Metro.

King County Council takes action to secure vital funding for public defense and Metro services as state budget negotiations heat up!

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Appropriations committee endorses DOT pay increases for troopers and highway maintenance, approves jet disposition motion The committee approved multiple Department of Transportation changes: a motion to sell or cannibalize one DOT jet for parts, a $5 million package for pay increases for troopers and highway maintenance (with a condition that new trooper‑1 hires receive increases only after advancing to trooper‑2), an adjustment to taser funding and a footnote tying pay additions to 2024 pay tables if enacted.

The Appropriations Committee has made significant moves, including a $5 million boost for trooper pay and a decision on the future of a DOT jet—what will this mean for Wyoming's transportation and safety?

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Valley Transit budget: Appleton share rises modestly as driver shortages shape service planning Valley Transit officials told the Finance Committee the system's 2026 budget is largely a straight‑line carryforward but the City of Appleton's share increases by roughly $20K–$26K, driven mostly by salaries and benefits. Officials detailed regional funding partners and stressed that restoring service levels depends on hiring qualified drivers; a $

Valley Transit’s 2026 budget reveals a modest increase in Appleton's contribution, but service restoration hinges on overcoming significant driver shortages.

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Brockton City Council invites officials to discuss transportation and climate alliance opportunities Council postpones transportation budget discussion and considers Transatlantic Climate Alliance affiliation

Brockton is at a crossroads as city leaders discuss crucial transportation budgets and groundbreaking climate initiatives that could redefine its future!

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Indiana school bus costs surge over past decade School bus prices have nearly doubled since 2014, sparking concerns among officials.

Indiana school bus prices have nearly doubled since 2014, raising alarms about the district's budget and transportation future.

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School District plans to purchase two new 90 passenger buses amid rising costs District discusses budget for two new buses and 12 bus monitor positions next year.

Jefferson County Schools is tackling surging bus costs and prioritizing student safety by planning to add new buses and bus monitors—what's next for the district's budget?

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Senator Rummel delays action on House Bill amendments amid DOT budget discussions Senator Rummel plans to amend House Bill 1482 during ongoing DOT budget discussions.

Senator Rummel is hitting the brakes on key amendments to House Bill 1482 as North Dakota's DOT budget discussions heat up!

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School district proposes bus mileage increase amid declining enrollment challenges District considers bus mileage increase to address budget constraints and declining student numbers.

The Tunkhannock Area School District is grappling with a budget crisis and declining student enrollment, leading to a controversial proposal to increase bus mileage reimbursement rates by 28 cents per mile.

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Governor Ferguson addresses $8B transportation shortfall while protecting ferry services Governor Ferguson prioritizes ferry electrification amidst $8 billion transportation budget shortfall.

Des Moines faces an $8 billion transportation budget shortfall, but there's hope for ferry services and innovative solutions like a mileage fee for electric vehicles.

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Vermont officials outline $96M town highway program amid FEMA funding discussions Vermont allocates FEMA funds for reconstruction while addressing municipal budget constraints and climate resiliency.

Vermont's House Transportation Committee is tackling major budget decisions that could reshape the state's infrastructure and climate resilience efforts.

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