County leaders shrink budget levy for tax relief
Douglas County commissioners capped three days of budget hearings by reducing the mill levy from 44 208 to 41 298 mills a 2 91 mill cut. The move lowers the budget by 5 937 342 and is expected to deliver tax relief for residents in 2025.
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U S District Judge John Broomes blocked a Biden rule shielding LGBTQ students from discrimination in Kansas Alaska Utah and Wyoming and extended the halt to all K-12 and college campuses nationwide. The ruling amplifies a fight with Republican-led states challenging the policy under Title IX with August implementation pending further court action.
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City commissioners set maximum mill levy after vote
The commission approved a 36.807 mill maximum, up from 33.207, after a 3-2 vote with Dever and Larsen in opposition. The higher figure would allow flexibility but could enable a steeper tax hike, tied to fire staffing and new stations.
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