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Unit 5 school board approves $222M annual budget
The Unit 5 board of education on Wednesday approved $222 million budget for 2024-2025 with a balanced education fund, but a transportation fund deficit that could widen.
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The Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates Wednesday, signaling a turning point in the long-running battle against inflation.
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The Federal Reserve starts cutting interest rates in a big moment for the economy
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