Tag: local government

Sugar Land Expands Great Homes Incentive for Exterior Repairs

Sugar Land's Great Homes program expands to offer up to 50% reimbursement on exterior home repairs for lowest-value homes, promoting neighborhood preservation and homeowner investment.

Key U.S. Insurance and Economic Developments: ACA Deadline, G20 Meeting, Local Governance

Explore important U.S. insurance and economic updates including the Affordable Care Act 2026 enrollment deadline, a federal trial impacting immigration enforcement, the G20 summit planning meeting, and key local governance developments in Texas.

Florida Considers Property Tax Exemption Linked to Homeowners Insurance

Florida lawmakers propose HJR 209 to exempt $200,000 of homestead value from non-school property taxes if insured, addressing rising insurance costs and impacting local budgets.

Florida House Advances Proposed Property-Tax Exemption Linked to Property Insurance

Florida House moves forward with a proposed constitutional amendment to increase homestead property-tax exemptions for insured homeowners, raising fiscal and municipal service funding debates ahead of 2026 elections.

Florida CFO Claims $344M Waste in Palm Beach County Budget Challenged by Officials

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia alleges $344M waste in Palm Beach County budget, but officials dispute methodology and potential service cuts amid inflation and tax reform debates.

Safety Measures and Compliance in Plastic Turf Installation at DHS Playing Fields

Explore the safety protocols and regulatory compliance for plastic turf installations at DHS playing fields, focusing on risk management and student protection measures.

Eileen Higgins Elected Miami Mayor, First Democrat in Nearly 30 Years

Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayoral race, becoming the first Democrat mayor in nearly 30 years in the Hispanic-majority city.

Senate ACA Subsidy Vote, FTC Case, Federal Education Staffing, Corpus Christi Water Projects

Key updates on the Senate vote to extend ACA subsidies, Supreme Court FTC case, federal Education Department staffing, and Corpus Christi water project developments.

Winchendon Fire Station Renovation Funding Defeated in Tie Vote

Winchendon voted down a $16.6M proposal to renovate its fire station, citing financial constraints and rising homeowners insurance premiums. Also rejected was a local lodging tax proposal.

Florida House Advances Property Tax Cut Amendments, Raising Local Funding Concerns

Florida House committee advances constitutional amendments to cut property taxes, sparking debate over local government funding and market impact ahead of 2026 ballot.