Agard proposes hiring freeze, spending cut in 2026 County budget
By Zoey Elwood | Oct. 9Staring down a $31 million deficit, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard’s proposed Executive Budget would cut spending for the second year in a row.
Zoey Elwood is copy chief for The Daily Cardinal. She also covers state news.
Staring down a $31 million deficit, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard’s proposed Executive Budget would cut spending for the second year in a row.
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