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Brookhaven Proposes Nearly 40% Increase to City Operating Property Millage

City leaders say the raise is needed to cover rising contract and operating costs so core services can be maintained.

2027 Social Security COLA Seen at 3.9%, Lifting Average Checks by About $81

Senior Group Pegs 2027 Social Security COLA at 2.8%

Seminole County Rebuts Florida CFO’s Overspending Claim as State Reviews County’s Letter

Shutdown Puts Social Security’s 2026 COLA Announcement at Risk of Delay

USDA Cost-of-Living Update Boosts SNAP Benefits Starting Oct. 1

First September Social Security Checks Arrive Sept. 10 for Birthdays 1–10

Projections Point to 2.7% Social Security COLA for 2026