Accountability & Public Finance
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Property Tax Foreclosure:
How Does a $2,200 Tax Bill Cost Someone Their Home? Recently, during a U.S. Supreme Court argument, Justice Neil Gorsuch asked a pointed question in a foreclosure case: “How did that happen?” It’s a question every taxpayer should be asking. In the case before the Court, a homeowner allegedly owed approximately $2,200 related to a
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Butler County Property Tax Relief:
When Leadership Reacts Instead of Leads Butler County property tax relief made headlines in September 2025 when county officials announced nearly $50 million in tax relief for residents. (view news announcement) The announcement acknowledged what many homeowners across Ohio were already experiencing: rising property values and rapidly increasing tax bills. Officials pointed to several factors
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Inside the Montgomery County Budget:
Where the Money Comes From and Where It Goes The Montgomery County budget is one of the most important financial documents affecting residents, homeowners, schools, and local services. Yet for many citizens, how the county budget works remains unclear. Understanding where county revenue comes from — and how it is allocated — is essential to