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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T06:15:11.393Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dysart asks again: a smaller bond, a split board and no bond approved since 2006</news:title>
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      <news:title>Surprise&apos;s consultant says police need 115 more positions and fire 74. This year&apos;s budget adds 13.</news:title>
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