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Harris County Commissioners Court agenda: Republican Jack Cagle willing to attend meeting for budget vote on one condition!

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Houston, Texas (KTRK) – After skipping the previous two meetings, a Harris County Republican appears willing to return to the commissioners’ court but on one condition. After withholding the budget vote, Harris County Commissioner Jack Cagle will return if this happens On Tuesday, Commissioner Jack Cagle unveiled his own proposal. Taxpayers will be in trouble for an additional $149 million, which is about $108 million less than what is currently proposed. Here is a breakdown of how the additional taxpayer money will be used: $56 million for law enforcement. $24…

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Government shutdown 2022: Senate passes stopgap budget bill, which moves to House next!

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Washington – The Senate passed a short-term spending bill Thursday that would avoid a partial government shutdown when the current fiscal year ends at midnight Friday, and provide another boost in military and economic aid to Ukraine as it seeks to fend off a brutal Russian invasion. The bill funds the federal government through December 16 and buys lawmakers more time to agree on legislation setting spending levels for fiscal year 2023. It passed 72-25 and now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration. All “no” votes came from…

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Harris County Commissioners Court agenda: Budget and tax rate conflicts continue between Democrats and Republicans!

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Houston, Texas (KTRK) – Harris County commissioners are still at odds over the 2023 budget and tax rate. Tuesday morning in the Court of Commissioners, for the second consecutive meeting, a quorum was not achieved following the absence of Commissioners Tom Ramsey and Jack Cagle, resulting in a new tax rate not being adopted. During the meeting, Judge Lina Hidalgo and Commissioners Rodney Ellis and Adrian Garcia walked behind closed doors and into an executive hearing. Hidalgo said she will get an update from the county attorney on whether or…

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