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St. Louis just pulled a financial switcheroo—$1 million earmarked for police settlements is now funding firefighter raises, thanks to sudden budget tweaks two weeks before final approval. The city’s police department already saved $5 million, making the reallocation seem logical, though $400K comes from the fire department’s own coffers. While this move keeps critical programs like right-to-counsel afloat, it raises alarms about long-term budget sustainability, especially with police raises looming. The budget’s headed for committee votes and final approval next Friday—tight finances and unexpected costs are the new normal.

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