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As federal relief money dries up, cities and counties can’t keep up with inflation. Officials suggest removing limits on one crucial revenue source.

The City Council's 2023-24 package preserves most of Mayor Harrell's asks on policing while investing in homelessness affordable housing and more.

Coming atop an expected $141M shortfall, the additional deficit — caused by inflation and interest rates — will likely put some transportation projects on hold.

As the City Council digs into Mayor Harrell's $7.4 billion 2023 budget proposal, there's friction over policing, homelessness and how to pay for a big shortfall.

Justice reform advocates have been disappointed by choices to spend flexible federal recovery funds on items such as tasers and new police cruisers.