Brown County Commissioners approved a proposed 9.9% tax levy increase for 2026. Among the factors include proposed 2026 county expenditures increased 4.11% from 2025 and also Brown County is set to receive 5.8% less state and federal revenue including over $65,000 in county program aid reductions. The levy increase compares to a 7.99% increase in 2025, 5.8% in 2024, 5.9% in 2023 and 2% in 2021. The final levy hike can’t be more than 9.99% but could be less if commissioners approve it. Commissioners also approved scheduling a public hearing on the proposed budget and levy for 6 pm December 2.…