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MediumTaxes Budget

DSS funding for federal H.R. 1 implementation

The county was slated to accept $254,546.89 to cover extra social services administrative costs tied to federal Medicaid eligibility changes under H.R. 1.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 19, 2026

HighTaxes Budget

Tax bill printing error

Roughly 2,219 property tax bills went out with wrong amounts after a software rollback issue tied to Senate Bill 889's schedule-of-values requirement. Corrected bills should mail within days, but commissioners are demanding a deeper look.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026