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Randy Porter And Ben Rodgers On The Putnam County 2025-26 Fiscal Year Budget

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Today, Ben Rodgers and Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter discuss the 2025-26 fiscal year and what lies ahead for the Upper Cumberland. They discuss rising employment among county workers, budget increases driven by inflation and community growth, and the positive trajectory of sales tax revenue—along with how that tax is divided among various county funds. The conversation also highlights school funding, long-term savings since 2014, and the importance of maintaining a healthy fund balance, as well as how the economy may impact that balance in the years to come.
20 Jun 2025 4PM English United States Society & Culture · Education

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