The city of Mission, Kansas, proposes a property tax increase to address a near $50,000 budget deficit for 2026, balancing resident service funding with fiscal responsibility.

Middletown faces scrutiny over unclear public spending and infrastructure planning, while Rhode Island Medicare Advantage plans drop key hospitals from network, impacting patient costs and care continuity.

Knox County Commissioners launch a committee to assess employee health insurance, aiming to reduce costs while ensuring quality coverage ahead of the October renewal.