A Denver teacher ties a New Jersey lawsuit alleging more than $40 million in dues‑spending to concerns at Colorado’s teacher union as NEA delegates head to Denver.

Council leaders debated tweaks to a settlement that lowers future trash bills and ends paid Balboa Park parking; the deal averts litigation but creates budget trade‑offs. The council pressed staff for firm timelines and refund rules as budget votes approach.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign an implementing bill in Bradenton that tightens caps on local property‑tax rate increases as part of his Save Our Homes push.