Randolph EMC awards $14,000 to area schools
ASHEBORO — Randolph Electric Membership Corp. awarded a total of more than $14,000 in Bright Ideas grants to 14 educators.
Source: courier-tribune.com
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Harris County leaders consider $2.4 billion budget proposal – Houston Public Media
The FY 2024 budget will be the first under a Democratic supermajority on commissioners court. Republicans can no longer block passage of a budget and tax rates, as they did last year.
Source: houstonpublicmedia.org
Harris Co. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez asks for more funds during the county's 1st annual budget meeting, saying deputies work long hours
Criminal justice and public safety took center stage during the first annual budget meeting for Harris County Commissioners.
Source: abc13.com
Harris County proposes budget of close to $2.4 billion for 2024 fiscal year – Houston Public Media
The proposal from the Harris County Office of Management and Budget would increase spending by $267 million compared to the current fiscal year. It would include $57 million for cost of living increases for county employees.
Source: houstonpublicmedia.org
Harris County to implement universal basic income pilot program
(The Center Square) – The Democratic controlled Harris County Commissioners Court approved a universal basic income pilot program it’s calling “Uplift.”
Source: thecentersquare.com
Harris County expected to eke out $7.4 million surplus this quarter, but only thanks to legal wins – Houston Public Media
Budget Director Daniel Ramos said the county’s surplus is entirely the result of settlements with e-cigarette maker JUUL and opioid manufacturers.
Source: houstonpublicmedia.org
Lawsuit regarding alleged 'defunding of law enforcement' in Harris Co. rescinded, feuding continues
It all started when all eight Harris County Precinct Constables protested what they saw as plans to "defund" police and wanted action to be taken on the issue in a letter that FOX 26 received back in April 2022.
Source: fox26houston.com
What a $50 savings per taxpayer is costing Harris County residents
Republican officials contend last fall’s boycott of Harris County Commissioners Court was more than worth it, forcing cuts to what they saw as a bloated budget and granting relief to taxpayers burdened by inflation. But the bill is coming due in the form of starved departments and fewer services.
Source: texasstandard.org
Jack Cagle departs as Precinct 4 Commissioner for Harris County
Former Precinct 4 Commissioner Jack Cagle, a major voice in Harris County government for more than a decade is moving on. This after losing a tight race for re-election.
Source: fox26houston.com
On Election 2022: Nationwide Could Be Better, Texas Holds, Harris County Close But No Cigar
Having recently returned from the Middle East, I have had a chance to digest what happened and why.Nationally, the GOP wave was reduced to a trickle. Why? It says here you can't just run against, you need to run for. This year's version of the Brilliant Contract for America of 1994 was a dud. The GOP senate candidates endorsed by Trump were mediocre at best. The GOP did not
Source: texasgopvote.com