In this segment, we're diving into the "financial struggles" of Johnson County, Kansas. County Manager Penny Ferguson sent a memo to staffers warning of an unsustainable fiscal outlook due to inflation, growth, and an aging community. The county's budget has doubled in just five years, but a proposed sales tax renewal was deemed unlawful by a Kansas judge. Now, the county is implementing cost-cutting measures, including a hiring pause and closer scrutiny of capital spending. We're exploring the county's financial situation and what this means for its residents.