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257<p><a><a href="https://www.wrrb.org/submit-your-idea/" class="su-button su-button-style-flat" style="color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#E27600;border-color:#b55f00;border-radius:0px" target="_self"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 22px;font-size:17px;line-height:34px;border-color:#eba04d;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:px px px "> <strong>MAKE A SUGGESTION</strong></span></a></a></p>
258<p>For more information, please see some of our recent annual reports:</p>
259<p><a><a href="https://www.wrrb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WRRB.2025-Annual-Report.timeline-update.022726.pdf" class="su-button su-button-style-flat" style="color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#005dab;border-color:#004b89;border-radius:0px" target="_self"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 22px;font-size:17px;line-height:34px;border-color:#4d8ec5;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:px px px "> 2025 ANNUAL REPORT</span></a></a></p>
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261<p><a><a href="https://www.wrrb.org/annual-report/" class="su-button su-button-style-flat" style="color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#005dab;border-color:#004b89;border-radius:0px" target="_self"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 22px;font-size:17px;line-height:34px;border-color:#4d8ec5;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:px px px "> 2024 ANNUAL REPORT</span></a></a></p>
262<p><a><a href="https://www.wrrb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/WRRB-Annual-Report-2023-web.pdf" class="su-button su-button-style-flat" style="color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#005dab;border-color:#004b89;border-radius:0px" target="_self"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 22px;font-size:17px;line-height:34px;border-color:#4d8ec5;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:px px px "> 2023 ANNUAL REPORT</span></a></a></p>
263<p><a><a href="https://www.wrrb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/WRRB.2022AnnualReport.FINAL_.pdf" class="su-button su-button-style-flat" style="color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#005dab;border-color:#004b89;border-radius:0px" target="_self"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 22px;font-size:17px;line-height:34px;border-color:#4d8ec5;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:px px px "> 2022 ANNUAL REPORT</span></a></a></p>
264<p><a><a href="https://www.wrrb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/WRRB.2021AnnualReport.pdf" class="su-button su-button-style-flat" style="color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#005dab;border-color:#004b89;border-radius:0px" target="_self"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 22px;font-size:17px;line-height:34px;border-color:#4d8ec5;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:px px px "> 2021 ANNUAL REPORT</span></a></a></p>
265</div></div></div></div></div>
266</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.3333333333%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.125%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.125%;--awb-width-medium:33.3333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.125%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.125%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-margin-top-small:60px;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:105% !important;max-width:105% !important;margin-left: calc(-5% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four" style="--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:25px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;
266--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:40px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><div class="title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility"><div class="title-sep sep-single sep-solid" style="border-color:var(--awb-color3);"></div></div><span class="awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility"></span><h4 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;--fontSize:22;--minFontSize:22;line-height:1.5;">Recent Reports</h4><span class="awb-title-spacer"></span><div class="title-sep-container title-sep-container-right"><div class="title-sep sep-single sep-solid" style="border-color:var(--awb-color3);"></div></div></div><div class="fusion-post-cards fusion-post-cards-1 fusion-grid-archive fusion-grid-columns-1 fusion-grid-flex-grow" style="--awb-column-spacing:0px;--awb-dots-align:center;--awb-columns:1;--awb-active-filter-border-size:3px;--awb-filters-height:36px;--awb-columns-medium:100%;--awb-columns-small:100%;" data-post-type-label="posts"><ul class="fusion-grid fusion-grid-1 fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-grid-posts-cards"><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" class="sharethis-inline-share-buttons" ></div><div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><li class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion-flex-column fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column" style="--awb-padding-top:5.5vw;--awb-padding-right:2vw;--awb-padding-bottom:1vw;--awb-padding-left:2vw;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:2vw;--awb-padding-right-small:25px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:25px;--awb-padding-left-small:25px;--awb-inner-bg-image:linear-gradient(180deg, hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc(var(--awb-color8-l) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 100%)) 10%,hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc(var(--awb-color8-l) - 5%),var(--awb-color8-a)) 70%),url(https://www.wrrb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Worcester-Almanac-2026.png);;--awb-inner-bg-position:center center;--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-transform:translateY(0px);--awb-transform-hover:translateY(10px);--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none"><a class="fusion-column-anchor" href="https://www.wrrb.org/reports/2026/09/worcester-almanac-2026-2/"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg-image"></span></a></span><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image" data-bg-url="https://www.wrrb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Worcester-Almanac-2026.png"><div ><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type" style="--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:5px;--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_color:var(--awb-color6);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_border_width-top:0px;--button_border_width-right:2px;--button_border_width-bottom:2px;--button_border_width-left:0px;--button-border-radius-top-left:0;--button-border-radius-top-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:0;--button_gradient_top_color:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_bottom_color:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_top_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color1-h),var(--awb-color1-s),var(--awb-color1-l),calc(var(--awb-color1-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color1-h),var(--awb-color1-s),var(--awb-color1-l),calc(var(--awb-color1-a) - 100%));--button_text_transform:var(--awb-typography5-text-transform);--button_font_size:var(--awb-typography5-font-size);--button_line_height:var(--awb-typography5-line-height);--button_typography-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography5-letter-spacing);--button_typography-font-family:var(--awb-typography5-font-family);--button_typography-font-weight:var(--awb-typography5-font-weight);--button_typography-font-style:var(--awb-typography5-font-style);" target="_self" href="https://www.wrrb.org/reports/2026/09/worcester-almanac-2026-2/"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">Reports,Worcester Almanac</span></a></div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four" style="--awb-margin-top-small:10px;
266--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-link-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);"><h4 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;--fontSize:22;--minFontSize:22;line-height:1.5;"><a href="https://www.wrrb.org/reports/2026/09/worcester-almanac-2026-2/" class="awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color" target="_self">Worcester Almanac: 2026</a></h4></div></div></li>
267</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" class="sharethis-inline-share-buttons" ></div><div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><li class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion-flex-column fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column" style="--awb-padding-top:5.5vw;--awb-padding-right:2vw;--awb-padding-bottom:1vw;--awb-padding-left:2vw;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:2vw;--awb-padding-right-small:25px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:25px;--awb-padding-left-small:25px;--awb-inner-bg-image:linear-gradient(180deg, hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc(var(--awb-color8-l) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 100%)) 10%,hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc(var(--awb-color8-l) - 5%),var(--awb-color8-a)) 70%),url(https://www.wrrb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ON-TRACK-FOR-ZERO-EMISSIONS.png);;--awb-inner-bg-position:center center;--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-transform:translateY(0px);--awb-transform-hover:translateY(10px);--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none"><a class="fusion-column-anchor" href="https://www.wrrb.org/reports/transportation/2026/09/on-track-for-zero-emissions-3/"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg-image"></span></a></span><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image" data-bg-url="https://www.wrrb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ON-TRACK-FOR-ZERO-EMISSIONS.png"><div ><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type" style="--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:5px;--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_color:var(--awb-color6);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_border_width-top:0px;--button_border_width-right:2px;--button_border_width-bottom:2px;--button_border_width-left:0px;--button-border-radius-top-left:0;--button-border-radius-top-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:0;--button_gradient_top_color:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_bottom_color:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_top_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color1-h),var(--awb-color1-s),var(--awb-color1-l),calc(var(--awb-color1-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color1-h),var(--awb-color1-s),var(--awb-color1-l),calc(var(--awb-color1-a) - 100%));--button_text_transform:var(--awb-typography5-text-transform);--button_font_size:var(--awb-typography5-font-size);--button_line_height:var(--awb-typography5-line-height);--button_typography-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography5-letter-spacing);--button_typography-font-family:var(--awb-typography5-font-family);--button_typography-font-weight:var(--awb-typography5-font-weight);--button_typography-font-style:var(--awb-typography5-font-style);" target="_self" href="https://www.wrrb.org/reports/transportation/2026/09/on-track-for-zero-emissions-3/"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">Reports,Transportation</span></a></div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four" style="--awb-margin-top-small:10px;
267--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-link-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);"><h4 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;--fontSize:22;--minFontSize:22;line-height:1.5;"><a href="https://www.wrrb.org/reports/transportation/2026/09/on-track-for-zero-emissions-3/" class="awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color" target="_self">On Track for Zero Emissions?</a></h4></div></div></li>
268</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" class="sharethis-inline-share-buttons" ></div><div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><li class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion-flex-column fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column" style="--awb-padding-top:5.5vw;--awb-padding-right:2vw;--awb-padding-bottom:1vw;--awb-padding-left:2vw;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:2vw;--awb-padding-right-small:25px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:25px;--awb-padding-left-small:25px;--awb-inner-bg-image:linear-gradient(180deg, hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc(var(--awb-color8-l) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 100%)) 10%,hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc(var(--awb-color8-l) - 5%),var(--awb-color8-a)) 70%),url(https://www.wrrb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Paying-for-a-Public-Education-Cover.png);;--awb-inner-bg-position:center center;--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-transform:translateY(0px);--awb-transform-hover:translateY(10px);--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none"><a class="fusion-column-anchor" href="https://www.wrrb.org/reports/2026/08/paying-for-a-public-education-fy27/"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg-image"></span></a></span><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image" data-bg-url="https://www.wrrb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Paying-for-a-Public-Education-Cover.png"><div ><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type" style="--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:5px;--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_color:var(--awb-color6);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_border_width-top:0px;--button_border_width-right:2px;--button_border_width-bottom:2px;--button_border_width-left:0px;--button-border-radius-top-left:0;--button-border-radius-top-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:0;--button_gradient_top_color:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_bottom_color:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_top_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color1-h),var(--awb-color1-s),var(--awb-color1-l),calc(var(--awb-color1-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color1-h),var(--awb-color1-s),var(--awb-color1-l),calc(var(--awb-color1-a) - 100%));--button_text_transform:var(--awb-typography5-text-transform);--button_font_size:var(--awb-typography5-font-size);--button_line_height:var(--awb-typography5-line-height);--button_typography-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography5-letter-spacing);--button_typography-font-family:var(--awb-typography5-font-family);--button_typography-font-weight:var(--awb-typography5-font-weight);--button_typography-font-style:var(--awb-typography5-font-style);" target="_self" href="https://www.wrrb.org/reports/2026/08/paying-for-a-public-education-fy27/"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">Municipal Finance,Public Education,Reports</span></a></div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four" style="--awb-margin-top-small:10px;
268--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-link-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);"><h4 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;--fontSize:22;--minFontSize:22;line-height:1.5;"><a href="https://www.wrrb.org/reports/2026/08/paying-for-a-public-education-fy27/" class="awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color" target="_self">Paying for a Public Education: FY27</a></h4></div></div></li>
269</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div></ul></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:105% !important;max-width:105% !important;margin-left: calc(-5% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-padding-bottom:;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:60px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-3" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><div class='mailmunch-forms-short-code mailmunch-forms-widget-582133' style='display: none !important;'></div>
270</div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:105% !important;max-width:105% !important;margin-left: calc(-5% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:40px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four" style="--awb-margin-bottom:25px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:40px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><div class="title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility"><div class="title-sep sep-single sep-solid" style="border-color:var(--awb-color3);"></div></div><span class="awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility"></span><h4 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;--fontSize:22;--minFontSize:22;line-height:1.5;">Follow Us</h4><span class="awb-title-spacer"></span><div class="title-sep-container title-sep-container-right"><div class="title-sep sep-single sep-solid" style="border-color:var(--awb-color3);"></div></div></div><div class="awb-instagram-element instagram-1 layout-grid hover-none buttons-layout-floated buttons-layout-medium-floated buttons-layout-small-floated" style="--awb-column-width:25%;--awb-column-space:10;--awb-md-column-width:25%;--awb-md-column-space:10;--awb-sm-column-width:25%;--awb-sm-column-space:10;--awb-bd-radius: ;--awb-bd-width: 0px;--awb-buttons-alignment:center;" data-page="2" data-limit="10" data-counter="1" data-lightbox="true" data-lazy="none"><div class="instagram-posts"><div class="instagram-post"><a ><span class="instagram-icon awb-icon-video"></span><img decoding="async" alt="Here&#039;s a quick breakdown/introduction of WRRB&#039;s recent report &quot;On Track for Zero Emissions&quot; from WRRB Researcher, Josh.
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272This report is a close analysis of electric vehicles adoption in Worcester County and includes some key recommendations.
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2741) The Commonwealth must commit to spending on EV charging stations across the state’s highways, including money that has already been granted.
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2762) The density of fully public charging stations locally must increase, including more DC fast chargers.
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2783) Getting municipal feedback on where to put chargers, especially curb-side, is crucial, and we must encourage all municipalities to do so.
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2804) Municipalities should offer zoning incentives to encourage EV charging infrastru
280cture construction.
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282For our full analysis, use the link in our bio." src="https://scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/829762263_18129313054688624_8520228225097978457_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&#038;_nc_cat=102&#038;ccb=7-5&#038;_nc_sid=18de74&#038;efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&#038;_nc_ohc=RbIHGXlyTTIQ7kNvwFatJiS&#038;_nc_oc=AdrxWv3dbg2opFsqJiX5ez9neqlrCr0Tp9EV1LhI_af186pqrzfO-XyQGYKHVNlEMUA&#038;_nc_zt=23&#038;_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com&#038;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&#038;_nc_gid=0ZPX8EWsaUgAbpYWzYx4-Q&#038;_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQKy1rhOGS-byKtmjajCj9kWsXjFxkMut3ywwhSEZNnU-W_4bXXWY_ujwB0OlUKGuco4Vr4iQsGs&#038;oh=00_AQN3zM1DRWQ163cG8G2EvkwaUR5TQLbXw8-pPhd6dFnrbA&#038;oe=6AC555C1"/></a></div><div class="instagram-post"><a ><img decoding="async" alt="Worcester Almanac: 2026 compiles data from a variety of sources to inform decision-makers and the general public on important areas of interest for the City of Worcester, surrounding communities, and Worcester County. WRRB has established dashboards for each section in the Worcester Almanac and will be released weekly with a our usual publication later in the fall.
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284This week, Worcester Regional Research Bureau is pleased to release its Transportation &amp; Infrastructure Data Dashboard. This interactive data tool includes charts and tables on Commuting, Motor Vehicles, Worcester Regional Airport, Parking, Rideshare, WRTA and the Commuter Rail, Street and Water Infrastructure, Trash, Recycling, and much more.
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286For all of WRRB&#039;s Almanac Dashboards: link in bio. #WorcPoli" src="https://scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/831616269_18129306325688624_3238211583237272741_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&#038;_nc_cat=107&#038;ccb=7-5&#038;_nc_sid=18de74&#038;efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&#038;_nc_ohc=XdgLY_JfMysQ7kNvwG8yhz7&#038;_nc_oc=AdpuAQBhmi3wAmksI8PmLjrD6X0Tpelidz8uDPbRwcPKgcjCIEtMXoVdvdpdb-d3FO4&#038;_nc_zt=23&#038;_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com&#038;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&#038;_nc_gid=0ZPX8EWsaUgAbpYWzYx4-Q&#038;_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQJT2v83B01mvqtcEkWIATmeRuXBFqsRVQV8luMmyGRxnA11pCwOMjMa-f0w06HnWMwm2TOxAEWp&#038;oh=00_AQO4XGsFGCipyAbUdI65a05Hu-ff5vxMoQ__jf36litPdw&#038;oe=6AC53F45"/></a></div><div class="instagram-post"><a ><span class="instagram-icon awb-icon-carousel"></span><img decoding="async" alt="WRRB recently released &quot;On Track for Zero Emissions?&quot; - a close analysis of electric vehicle (EV) adoption within Worcester County&#039;s sixty municipalities!
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288Here are some of the key takeaways, for our full analysis and recommendations, read the report at the link in our bio. #WorcPoli" src="https://scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/828987044_18129120214688624_3343647778622345643_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&#038;_nc_cat=107&#038;ccb=7-5&#038;_nc_sid=18de74&#038;efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&#038;_nc_ohc=D-heIYCeQlMQ7kNvwG3SpL8&#038;_nc_oc=Adps3SK25AePN_MsebuAicWDe9ko3OI7q_UZRoCo_OAq5HpuWdCfBBR4SWdjKhHu7XY&#038;_nc_zt=23&#038;_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com&#038;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&#038;_nc_gid=0ZPX8EWsaUgAbpYWzYx4-Q&#038;_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQL6OkKXFA4kN5ExdDnbq6xh7FnBUMIAGXTCym1QeUDUMRn2KK91Uk62UfBQrXnXKyfoR27Cr_Lp&#038;oh=00_AQN8Vte4-p2B618HRfgVytucTysoF_aGeEoiym4ar5y99A&#038;oe=6AC55EF1"/></a></div><div class="instagram-post"><a ><img decoding="async" alt="Worcester Almanac: 2026 compiles data from a variety of sources to inform decision-makers and the general public on important areas of interest for the City of Worcester, surrounding communities, and Worcester County. The Worcester Almanac: 2026 is an important tool for public officials, business leadership, and members of the public covering a wide array of public policy issues in the region.
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290For the first time, the Worcester Regional Research Bureau has established dashboards for each section in the Worcester Almanac: Government, Transportation &amp; Infrastructure, Demographics &amp; the Economy, Education, Public Safety, Health, Weather, and Sports. Dashboards will be released weekly with the WRRB&#039;s annual Worcester Almanac will still be released as our PDF compendium of data later in the fall.
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292This week, Worcester Regional Research Bureau is pleased to release its Government Data Dashboard. This interactive data tool includes charts and tables on the Population, Voter Turnout and Registration, Tax Rates, Property Values, Municipal Finance, Bond Ratings, Public Employee Counts, Library System, and much more, including a separate map function for some of the data.
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294Click the link in our bio for Worcester Almanac: 2026." src="https://scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/821151452_18128646979688624_6038120473942561995_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&#038;_nc_cat=104&#038;ccb=7-5&#038;_nc_sid=18de74&#038;efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&#038;_nc_ohc=LcmeritwlH8Q7kNvwFCbjWU&#038;_nc_oc=Adr2__SO1WBjonfsYY3ocH3_w1AUUoaKDpWKEqFvvtzvTcromYWkzFeKwZTf6NVA1K4&#038;_nc_zt=23&#038;_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com&#038;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&#038;_nc_gid=0ZPX8EWsaUgAbpYWzYx4-Q&#038;_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQI6gpJYVIiVyNE0sdzvwsCSzo7gWHcKeEfu3_wyqt2uZ_eplmAU2teMZjFyt9d7ooAgIsJRXO-l&#038;oh=00_AQPIh7EJafdkXZHMC6ssItdOglgLYc9QQEZQhMvcae2G1Q&#038;oe=6AC544C2"/></a></div><div class="instagram-post"><a ><img decoding="async" alt="New Report Release! On Track for Zero Emissions? is a close analysis of electric vehicle (EV) adoption within Worcester County&#039;s sixty municipalities!
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296In 2025, according to the International Energy Agency, 25% of all vehicles sold worldwide were either battery electric or plug-in hybrids. In Worcester County, the number of battery electric and plug-in hybrid registrations (“zero-emissions vehicles”) grew from 0.44% of all vehicles in January 2021 to 2.21% of all vehicles in January 2026. While the number of registered zero-emissions vehicles remains low in Worcester County, it is growing.
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298For our full analysis and recommendations use the link in our bio. #WorcPoli" src="https://scontent-ord5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/811405059_18127835818688624_9168212352475967459_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&#038;_nc_cat=106&#038;ccb=7-5&#038;_nc_sid=18de74&#038;efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&#038;_nc_ohc=1FovMeBMEcYQ7kNvwGucfPz&#038;_nc_oc=AdrMu3vW9Iy-d0DtV7iXo99BV4M7hAGKesJ0TYvp9u3Ksj6MzCmz3sXGrjibh4keCLA&#038;_nc_zt=23&#038;_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.cdninstagram.com&#038;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&#038;_nc_gid=0ZPX8EWsaUgAbpYWzYx4-Q&#038;_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQL1gHVfB3V9EvbilYoRRGZg2MPlPZ6sZy1LUNIWWAztgvOJGJZKydsU7CUf64iTErAz92omeZnk&#038;oh=00_AQNAZpsBFiAO8giPBfGnftYNcEg0SOi2DXzRDEgUVT8LyA&#038;oe=6AC553B9"/></a></div><div class="instagram-post"><a ><span class="instagram-icon awb-icon-video"></span><img decoding="async" alt="In Paying for a Public Education, The Research Bureau continues its annual practice of explaining how Worcester Public Schools&#039; budget works, highlighting revenues and expenditures, how Massachusetts determines what it costs for an “adequate education,” how WPS compares to other Gateway Cities, and what to watch out for in future years.
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300Read Paying for a Public Education: FY27 at the link in our bio #WorcPoli" src="https://scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/791757607_18126703678688624_1245822899846818713_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&#038;_nc_cat=103&#038;ccb=7-5&#038;_nc_sid=18de74&#038;efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&#038;_nc_ohc=3gkpDeAfrAgQ7kNvwH5RMIC&#038;_nc_oc=AdrE1UX6_NzNV4BEdmEbzRTeubw-Myu_sVwiyayrN-ZMODL78bHQvKV2ouzHtV5cOkc&#038;_nc_zt=23&#038;_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com&#038;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&#038;_nc_gid=0ZPX8EWsaUgAbpYWzYx4-Q&#038;_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQKotEjsevU2zPzwpnjAYyxDM9TZRo-mbVM2UYElVaZ_MhCFHEBBvP95S81DG63ql3-hkvxkk_c3&#038;oh=00_AQN7WEsOkjdIYcjrMp-Ewlz_vEoGHjqB1_QbOLaSIM-CAg&#038;oe=6AC5473E"/></a></div><div class="instagram-post"><a ><span class="instagram-icon awb-icon-video"></span><img decoding="async" alt="Breaking Down the Budget is WRRB&#039;s annual examination of the City of Worcester&#039;s approved budget. 
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302The report reviews the budget process and governance structure, and dives into how the City funds services, allocates resources, and prepares for future challenges.
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304Read Breaking Down the Budget at the link in our bio #WorcPoli" src="https://scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/788743895_18126535606688624_3347960656782422604_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&#038;_nc_cat=103&#038;ccb=7-5&#038;_nc_sid=18de74&#038;efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&#038;_nc_ohc=4-iBFCCSk6cQ7kNvwHl5gnD&#038;_nc_oc=AdrVZbojWqwSDBKD0VdIgAajoYPY1Mf4y-MSKINjtlOapGbDxgsNsGZOC7uEj4BE-rI&#038;_nc_zt=23&#038;_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com&#038;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&#038;_nc_gid=0ZPX8EWsaUgAbpYWzYx4-Q&#038;_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQKT2AuiFAWR7GiX6iWKMsfIqjNc21l88ilz5OWArNPQapbl6Y5ueouz3o65XYNDSCB6-Bg_1emr&#038;oh=00_AQOrlWiKnJFzRyv-yyIsd8EwBEM1l-wHOIeAZY2MzlJjAw&#038;oe=6AC54003"/></a></div><div class="instagram-post"><a ><span class="instagram-icon awb-icon-carousel"></span><img decoding="async" alt="In Paying for a Public Education, The Research Bureau continues its annual practice of breaking down WPS&#039; 2026-2027 budget of $623.8 million, an increase of 5.8% from last year. The report explains how WPS&#039; budget works, highlights revenues and expenditures, how Massachusetts determines what it costs for an “adequate education,” how WPS compares to other Gateway Cities, and what to watch out for in future years.
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306Read Paying for a Public Education: FY27: link in bio. #WorcPoli" src="https://scontent-ord5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/784572556_18126013594688624_52425257989900072
30610_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&#038;_nc_cat=108&#038;ccb=7-5&#038;_nc_sid=18de74&#038;efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&#038;_nc_ohc=eNQgZ5a6UVkQ7kNvwEvctyi&#038;_nc_oc=AdrRiO3R_I9BMizIZuJgpz-PgHthH4-84mnPr-MKzlh3VIDzbkN2rEXUL7kLzb4y5XM&#038;_nc_zt=23&#038;_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.cdninstagram.com&#038;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&#038;_nc_gid=0ZPX8EWsaUgAbpYWzYx4-Q&#038;_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQLwyqUiRz0MhjaSCM-0rBxe4owB5U_u6iSzfW70mbK9ABBOXOs1iFdUbpW61dGeA6Tg72VHWtYJ&#038;oh=00_AQMkyQ6I7APp2Ikjq-C99dDwOm01RiGK0cyXRJxfudKjDQ&#038;oe=6AC553D8"/></a></div><div class="instagram-post"><a ><span class="instagram-icon awb-icon-carousel"></span><img decoding="async" alt="Breaking Down the Budget is WRRB&#039;s annual examination of the City of Worcester&#039;s approved budget. The report reviews the budget process and governance structure, and dives into how the City funds services, allocates resources, and prepares for future challenges.
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308The report highlights revenues for FY27 which totals $1.001 billion, crossing the billion-dollar threshold for the first time, as well as expenditures, which are divided across three main categories, Education (61% of the budget), City Services (21.6%), and Fixed Costs (17.2%). The report also explores the Capital Budget, which totals $172.8 million, $159.4M in FY27 borrowing and $13.4M in grants &amp; other funding.
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310Read Breaking Down the Budget: FY27: link in bio! #WorcPoli" src="https://scontent-ord5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/778928621_18125334844688624_3648925826481153173_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&#038;_nc_cat=111&#038;ccb=7-5&#038;_nc_sid=18de74&#038;efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&#038;_nc_ohc=L-LHKZXl7sgQ7kNvwFbm4V2&#038;_nc_oc=AdpouYfARDYPuhxuAk0dS69uzOj3eVbIKryGNDRdMafJGmyjGD7rJA-qKTRyBAPo6oQ&#038;_nc_zt=23&#038;_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.cdninstagram.com&#038;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&#038;_nc_gid=0ZPX8EWsaUgAbpYWzYx4-Q&#038;_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQJZnG5xPoduV363Obt9YgnlC4UBG5JiVO2_EFykv9VE_YPkaU3efwpRpHOFR5KKNprfAVdVm8iB&#038;oh=00_AQMDkiJuWkiA1YVHVYLe0bcJYvEi90mEODfa1IGYetsxhA&#038;oe=6AC57312"/></a></div><div class="instagram-post"><a ><img decoding="async" alt="WRRB releases a 2026 Update of Understanding Your Neighborhood Schools.
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312These dashboards, developed by Worcester Regional Research Bureau in partnership with Worcester Education Collaborative, update the 2024 dashboard with 2025-2026 enrollment data for the Worcester Public Schools, MSBA&#039;s 2025 survey data, and data from the 2024 5-YR American Community Survey. As of the 2025-2026 academic year, the Worcester Public Schools (WPS) enrolls 24,677 scholars across 45 elementary, middle, and high schools. 
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314These dashboards serve as a valuable resource offering a comprehensive view of each school in the WPS District, including catchment zone maps.
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316Use the Interactive Data Dashboards - link is in the bio. #WorcPoli" src="https://scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/730459093_18119886118688624_5121082537343045095_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&#038;_nc_cat=103&#038;ccb=7-5&#038;_nc_sid=18de74&#038;efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&#038;_nc_ohc=GgGv1Bvs1poQ7kNvwHjYdcG&#038;_nc_oc=Ado_sJrNvBzT-JgL2EZZfXQY3fWXAHmtnmDRyA6K7xj9gt7Cw1n__2-HZqhgg5ZdSTs&#038;_nc_zt=23&#038;_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com&#038;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&#038;_nc_gid=0ZPX8EWsaUgAbpYWzYx4-Q&#038;_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQKqXP25mSKknHNmFXSwoTm9N8Z1ykomN-llRiqt4nwpwJnjYO4yglQLz1N1FRGL2MnZ3Yp2OPiS&#038;oh=00_AQPompiQZB3bW_30Eo_dfwvb2fC-_JhKEbDpTpcJcQ2gSQ&#038;oe=6AC5710C"/></a></div></div><div class="awb-instagram-buttons"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wrrbureau" target="_blank" class="fusion-button button-flat button-default fusion-button-default-size awb-instagram-follow-btn  fusion-button-span-no"><i class="awb-icon-instagram button-icon-left"></i>Follow Us On Instagram</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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365--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-link-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);"><h4 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;--fontSize:22;--minFontSize:22;line-height:1.5;"><a href="https://www.wrrb.org/reports/2026/09/worcester-almanac-2026-2/" class="awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color" target="_self">Worcester Almanac: 2026</a></h4></div></div></li>
366</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" class="sharethis-inline-share-buttons" ></div><div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><li class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-29 fusion-flex-column fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column" style="--awb-padding-top:5.5vw;--awb-padding-right:2vw;--awb-padding-bottom:1vw;--awb-padding-left:2vw;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:2vw;--awb-padding-right-small:25px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:25px;--awb-padding-left-small:25px;--awb-inner-bg-image:linear-gradient(180deg, hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc(var(--awb-color8-l) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 100%)) 10%,hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc(var(--awb-color8-l) - 5%),var(--awb-color8-a)) 70%),url(https://www.wrrb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ON-TRACK-FOR-ZERO-EMISSIONS.png);;--awb-inner-bg-position:center center;--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-transform:translateY(0px);--awb-transform-hover:translateY(10px);--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none"><a class="fusion-column-anchor" href="https://www.wrrb.org/reports/transportation/2026/09/on-track-for-zero-emissions-3/"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg-image"></span></a></span><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image" data-bg-url="https://www.wrrb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ON-TRACK-FOR-ZERO-EMISSIONS.png"><div ><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-7 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type" style="--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:5px;--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_color:var(--awb-color6);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_border_width-top:0px;--button_border_width-right:2px;--button_border_width-bottom:2px;--button_border_width-left:0px;--button-border-radius-top-left:0;--button-border-radius-top-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:0;--button_gradient_top_color:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_bottom_color:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_top_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color1-h),var(--awb-color1-s),var(--awb-color1-l),calc(var(--awb-color1-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color1-h),var(--awb-color1-s),var(--awb-color1-l),calc(var(--awb-color1-a) - 100%));--button_text_transform:var(--awb-typography5-text-transform);--button_font_size:var(--awb-typography5-font-size);--button_line_height:var(--awb-typography5-line-height);--button_typography-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography5-letter-spacing);--button_typography-font-family:var(--awb-typography5-font-family);--button_typography-font-weight:var(--awb-typography5-font-weight);--button_typography-font-style:var(--awb-typography5-font-style);" target="_self" href="https://www.wrrb.org/reports/transportation/2026/09/on-track-for-zero-emissions-3/"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">Reports,Transportation</span></a></div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four" style="--awb-margin-top-small:10px;
366--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-link-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);"><h4 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;--fontSize:22;--minFontSize:22;line-height:1.5;"><a href="https://www.wrrb.org/reports/transportation/2026/09/on-track-for-zero-emissions-3/" class="awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color" target="_self">On Track for Zero Emissions?</a></h4></div></div></li>
367</p><div class='mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle' style='display: none !important;'></div><div class='mailmunch-forms-after-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" class="sharethis-inline-share-buttons" ></div><div class='mailmunch-forms-before-post' style='display: none !important;'></div><li class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-30 fusion-flex-column fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column" style="--awb-padding-top:5.5vw;--awb-padding-right:2vw;--awb-padding-bottom:1vw;--awb-padding-left:2vw;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:2vw;--awb-padding-right-small:25px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:25px;--awb-padding-left-small:25px;--awb-inner-bg-image:linear-gradient(180deg, hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc(var(--awb-color8-l) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 100%)) 10%,hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc(var(--awb-color8-l) - 5%),var(--awb-color8-a)) 70%),url(https://www.wrrb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Paying-for-a-Public-Education-Cover.png);;--awb-inner-bg-position:center center;--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-transform:translateY(0px);--awb-transform-hover:translateY(10px);--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none"><a class="fusion-column-anchor" href="https://www.wrrb.org/reports/2026/08/paying-for-a-public-education-fy27/"><span class="fusion-column-inner-bg-image"></span></a></span><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image" data-bg-url="https://www.wrrb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Paying-for-a-Public-Education-Cover.png"><div ><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-8 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type" style="--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:5px;--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_color:var(--awb-color6);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_border_width-top:0px;--button_border_width-right:2px;--button_border_width-bottom:2px;--button_border_width-left:0px;--button-border-radius-top-left:0;--button-border-radius-top-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:0;--button_gradient_top_color:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_bottom_color:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_top_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color1-h),var(--awb-color1-s),var(--awb-color1-l),calc(var(--awb-color1-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color1-h),var(--awb-color1-s),var(--awb-color1-l),calc(var(--awb-color1-a) - 100%));--button_text_transform:var(--awb-typography5-text-transform);--button_font_size:var(--awb-typography5-font-size);--button_line_height:var(--awb-typography5-line-height);--button_typography-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography5-letter-spacing);--button_typography-font-family:var(--awb-typography5-font-family);--button_typography-font-weight:var(--awb-typography5-font-weight);--button_typography-font-style:var(--awb-typography5-font-style);" target="_self" href="https://www.wrrb.org/reports/2026/08/paying-for-a-public-education-fy27/"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">Municipal Finance,Public Education,Reports</span></a></div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four" style="--awb-margin-top-small:10px;
367--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-link-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);"><h4 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;--fontSize:22;--minFontSize:22;line-height:1.5;"><a href="https://www.wrrb.org/reports/2026/08/paying-for-a-public-education-fy27/" class="awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color" target="_self">Paying for a Public Education: FY27</a></h4></div></div></li>
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