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Counties confront rising property tax concerns
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Local governments and homeowners face mounting property-tax pressures from rising property assessments, constrained tax caps, and budget needs: Suffolk County town leaders want New York to revisit its 2% cap, while officials in Kenosha and Cook County have proposed or signaled higher taxes. In Hocking County, rising home values are a key driver of larger bills, and Washington County residents have been warned of possible sharp increases next year; Cook County’s proposed budget cuts drew criticism that future tax hikes may still be needed.
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Virginia County Seeks Cost Cuts as Rising Electricity Rates Add Millions to Budget
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— Jul 3, 2026
Henrico County employees are being asked to reduce their electricity use after a sharp increase in power costs is expected to add millions of dollars to the county's budget. According to Fox Business , in a June 26…
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AOC proposes Mar-a-Lago data center after Trump calls critics 'backwards'
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— Sep 1, 2026
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suggested placing an AI data center at Mar-a-Lago in response to President Trump's claim that communities opposing data centers are 'backwards and poor,' illustrating the sharp political divide over AI infrastructure. While Trump promotes data centers as drivers of growth, local residents and some Republicans express concern about costs and siting, and Palm Beach County has recently rejected another proposal.
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Chris Dalton
If Mar-a-Lago's such a great spot for growth and jobs, Trump should have no problem putting his money where his mouth is.
