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Birmingham's Bold Budget Move | Birmingham News
Birmingham just approved a massive $615 million budget focused on streets, public safety, and youth programs—building on past neighborhood and infrastructure investments. Key priorities include road resurfacing, blight removal, home repairs for seniors, and traffic calming. Safety gets a major boost with doubled funding for violence intervention and youth re-entry services. Public transit and homelessness support also receive significant upgrades. And yes—city workers get raises, better healthcare, and a premium payment. This isn’t just spending; it’s a strategic push to improve life for…
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