Property Tax News

  • March 3 election: Who will represent Killeen at Bell County Commissioners Court March 1, 2026 4:13 pm Killeen Daily Herald - Texas The March 3 primary election is Tuesday, and the Democratic primary seat for the Bell County Commissioners Court Precinct 4, which represents the Killeen area, is set to be a hotly contested one. Incumbent Commissioner Louie Minor is banking success on his …
  • Champagne socialism is forced to raise its glass to economic reality March 1, 2026 3:44 pm Washington Examiner In New York City, champagne socialist talking points are starting to meet real-world consequences. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is now floating the idea of a 10% property tax increase to fund his social programs and plug a looming budget hole. The city he leads is …
  • Where the Stitch project to reconnect downtown Atlanta stands March 1, 2026 3:28 pm WSBTV - Georgia ATLANTA — Atlanta’s long-planned Stitch project is moving forward, aimed at connecting the city where the interstate currently cuts it in two. Channel 2’s Linda Stouffer spoke with project organizers about how the Stitch is working around a setback. The …
  • Why police, fire and EMS dominate Austin’s budget March 1, 2026 12:43 pm Austin American-Statesman - Texas File photo, protestors arrive to the Austin Police Department headquarters from the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas May 31, 2020Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman If you recently paid your property tax bill, you may be wondering: Where …
  • Tax Breaks: The Slow Down, Double-Check Edition February 28, 2026 3:16 pm Forbes Taking a little extra time during tax season could pay off. getty It’s 2026. Do you know where your refund is? The latest IRS tax stats (through February 20, 2026) show the number of taxpayers who have filed so far this season is slightly behind last year, …
  • In North Texas, a tiny-home village is making downsizing feel luxurious February 28, 2026 10:39 am Business Insider On a chilly January night in Aubrey, Texas, a roomful of retirees gather to swap their homemade chilis and soups. As people mingle, one woman asks the crowd if they've ever watched "The Golden Girls." The group, which is majority women with a …
  • The Richest States in America Compared by GDP, Income, and Industry February 28, 2026 10:21 am The Enterprise World - Ohio America’s economy tells two different stories at the same time. A handful of states post numbers that rival those of entire countries, like Sweden, when measured by total output, while others struggle to keep pace on income and growth. These gaps are not …
  • Major donation shakes up Senate District 3 race in East Texas February 28, 2026 6:07 am KYTX/CBS 19 - Texas A major $2M donation elevates newcomer Rhonda Ward in the SD‑3 race while Trent Ashby stresses voter trust, property tax reform, and independence from donors. Author: cbs19.tv Published: 10:09 PM CST February 27, 2026 Updated: 10:09 PM CST February 27, …
  • Spanish American War veterans answered call — again February 28, 2026 5:53 am Herald Citizen - Tennessee Looking back in history, here were some of the happenings in the Cookeville area for the week of Feb. 21-27 as recorded in the pages of the Herald-Citizen: Should the state enact a sales tax? Yes, says the newspaper this week in a page one editorial. It…
  • Oakland Figure Skater Alysa Liu’s Gold Medal Story Has a Surprising Lesson for Cities February 28, 2026 2:52 am Next City Complicated roots At the time California’s redevelopment agencies were dissolved in 2012, they were recipients of $5.6 billion a year in property tax revenues. Enough for Next City to label them “America’s Biggest Redevelopment Program.” The story of …
  • Two Republicans face off in Texas State Senate District 3 Primary February 28, 2026 2:25 am KLTV - Texas NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - Republican candidates State Representative Trent Ashby and Rhonda Ward are making their final pitches to voters in a competitive primary race for State Senate District 3, with early voting ending Friday and Election Day set for …
  • Early voting ends in Texas as candidates ramp up campaign ads February 28, 2026 2:01 am KTBS 3 - Louisiana TEXARKANA, Texas - While early voting ends today in Texas, the attack ads in the republican primary race for the House District 1 seat are heating up. Two East Texas businessmen -- Josh Bray and Chris Spencer -- are embroiled in a heated campaign for the …
  • Lawmakers Weigh the Promises and Pitfalls of a Data Center Boom February 28, 2026 1:57 am Governing Editor's Note: This article appears in Governing's Q1 2026 Magazine. You can subscribe here. Randy Knaack grew up on a farm in Menomonie, Wis., about an hour east of the Twin Cities. He runs a small advertising business printing signs and T-shirts …
  • A Georgia City Will Be Drowning in Sewage Thanks to ICE "Mega Center," Say Officials February 28, 2026 1:55 am Jezebel I recently wrote about the saga of the small Georgian city of Social Circle, a place that voted 73% for Donald Trump and his promised campaign of mass deportation and incarceration, only to find that they suddenly liked the idea a whole lot less when the …
  • EDITORIAL: Governments Should Not Control How the Public Is Informed February 27, 2026 11:55 pm The Canon City Daily Record - Colorado A bill before the Colorado legislature, House Bill 26-1095, would allow public notices to be satisfied solely by posting them on government websites in certain circumstances. That should not be allowed in any circumstance. Public notice exists to protect …
  • Alberta budget has minister asking: ‘Is this the right tax structure for the province?’ February 27, 2026 10:29 pm Global News Albertans should be taking the time to think about whether the province’s tax structure is the right one nowadays, the finance minister says. Nate Horner said Thursday that he wants taxpayers to think about that after he tabled Alberta’s 2026 budget, which …
  • Austin ISD projected deficit balloons to $49 million, worse than expected February 27, 2026 8:15 pm KUT - Texas Austin ISD leaders now project a $49 million deficit by the end of the school year, more than double the shortfall board members approved just months ago, intensifying pressure on the district as it struggles with falling enrollment and rising costs. …
  • Teachers struggle to afford housing. What are districts doing about it? February 27, 2026 7:11 pm Smart Cities Dive As some teachers struggle to afford housing in their school communities, a growing number of districts are taking the matter into their own hands by offering affordable housing for their staff. An analysis published last year by the National Council on …
  • Freestone County Republican Candidates Questioned on Issues February 27, 2026 5:51 pm Freestone County Times - Texas Early Voting is currently underway for the Texas Primaries with Election Day set for Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The Freestone County Republican Party held a Candidate’s Forum last Monday, February 16, to allow county residents the chance to get to know the …
  • 2 Republicans seek nomination to face Democrat incumbent in Texas House District 92 race February 27, 2026 4:42 pm KERA - Texas Two Republican candidates for Texas House District 92 are vying in the March 3 primary for the party’s nomination to face the Democratic incumbent next fall. State Rep. Salman Bhojani holds the seat and is running unopposed in the Democratic primary. The …
  • GUEST VIEW: Standing up is not grandstanding February 27, 2026 3:42 pm Odessa American - Texas By Samantha Russell At a recent candidate forum at Odessa College, Judge Dustin Fawcett criticized my vote against the 2025-26 county budget as “political grandstanding.” He also mischaracterized the concerns I raised throughout the budget process. Rather …
  • Behind the scenes, Texas narrows list to replace Fort Worth ISD’s elected trustees February 27, 2026 2:25 pm The Texas Tribune Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. They range from nonprofit leaders and business executives to classroom teachers and former elected officials. Many are parents. Most …
  • O’Connor and Kieta Law Streamline Illinois Property Tax Appeals for Homeowners and Businesses February 27, 2026 2:10 pm EIN Presswire O'Connor discusses how with Kieta Law Illinois property tax appeals are streamlined for property owners. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Finding success with the Illinois property tax appeal takes …
  • Texas Business Personal Property Renditions Due April 15, 2026 February 27, 2026 2:05 pm EIN Presswire O'Connor discusses how Texas business personal property renditions are due April 15, 2026. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As both federal tax season and the property tax appeal season approach, it …
  • 'Common Sense' politics touted by Gov. Greg Abbott in El Paso stop February 27, 2026 7:58 am El Paso Times - Texas Feb. 26, 2026, 9:29 p.m. MT When the nearly 300 supporters that packed the back room of DeadBeach brewery erupted at the arrival of Gov. Greg Abbott, it was to galvanize the conservate vote in El Paso. The campaign stop at the Central El Paso location at …