Fulton voters face county parks-tax vote; Windsor tax is separate
Fulton residents are included in Sonoma County’s parks-tax vote, while Windsor’s proposed 1% tax would apply only to the town and its taxable purchases.
Finance
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Jefferson’s 2027 Tax Budget Lists $300,000 in Planned Transfers
Jefferson’s revised 2027 tax budget was submitted to the county auditor and identifies planned transfers for the Imagination Playground and safety services.
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Chicago Lead Pipe Costs Face Scrutiny as Funding and Law Arrive
Chicago’s lead-line replacements cost far more than nearby suburbs, while a new Illinois law and public funding could affect access, pace and accountability.
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Cape Coral sends $596,144 Yacht Club gas proposal back
Cape Coral City Council sent a proposed $596,144 natural-gas extension back for cost and funding answers before deciding whether the Yacht Club project advances.
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Hillsborough County authorizes up to $650M for utility borrowing
Hillsborough County authorized interim borrowing for water and sewer projects, including the South County One Water Campus, without approving a rate hike.
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SBA Policy Lets Some Small Businesses Combine Loans Up to $10 Million
A July SBA policy change may let qualifying businesses combine 7(a) and 504 financing, but the 7(a) loan must be approved first and both programs’ rules apply.
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U.S. New-Home Sales Tick Up, but 9.3 Months of Supply Gives Buyers More Leverage
June new-home sales rose modestly, but high inventory, softer prices and builder incentives may give buyers more room to compare and negotiate.
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Copperas Cove approves tax reinvestment zone for development
Copperas Cove approved a tax reinvestment zone that could direct future tax growth to roads, water lines and parks, but projects and financing remain unsettled.
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Camden County’s $400M Sewer Plan Could Put Tax Question Before Audubon Voters
Audubon residents may see a countywide water-infrastructure tax question in November, but Camden County’s ballot language and referendum status are not yet final.
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Fort Wayne Opens Zero-Interest Roof Loan Program Up to $20,000
Fort Wayne homeowners can apply for zero-interest roof loans up to $20,000, but the mortgage-secured assistance must be repaid over 10 years.
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Huntsville approves TIF 9 for $220 million in infrastructure
Huntsville’s TIF 9 will use future property-tax growth for downtown projects, while residents watch debt terms, project delivery and school-tax timing.
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New Castle, Henry County Included in Indiana Gas-Tax Reimbursement
Indiana approved $121.16 million to replace roadway revenue lost during the gas-tax suspension. New Castle and Henry County payment amounts still need confirmation.
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Orlando budget faces possible hiring freeze if tax amendment passes
Orlando is weighing hiring freezes, delayed projects and service changes as officials prepare for possible revenue losses from a November tax amendment.
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Greensboro JetZero seeks up to $3 billion in federal financing
JetZero and EXIM signed a preliminary letter to explore up to $3 billion for Greensboro’s planned aerospace campus; the letter is not a funding approval.
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New Federal Loan Limits Are Now in Effect for Graduate Students and Parents
Federal loan limits changed July 1 for graduate students, professional programs and Parent PLUS borrowers. Some continuing students may keep older rules.
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Fed warns inflation is rising again ahead of July rate meeting
The Federal Reserve says inflation accelerated as energy, food and tariff pressures weigh on households before its July 28-29 policy meeting.
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Gas prices are above $4. What it could mean for groceries and school costs
Gas prices are above $4 nationally as crude oil tops $100, adding pressure to household budgets and raising questions about grocery and school costs.
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June CPI Fell as Gasoline Dropped, but Groceries Stayed Higher
U.S. consumer prices fell in June as energy costs dropped, but grocery and electricity prices remained above year-earlier levels, limiting relief for many households.
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Irvine Remodel Spending Put at $12M to More Than $15M
Voice of OC reports Irvine remodeling-related spending of $12 million to more than $15 million, while the council weighs options for an independent review.
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Sacramento City Unified advances proposed $95 parcel tax
Sacramento City Unified advanced a proposed $95 parcel tax as county officials began reviewing district payments amid a projected cash shortfall.
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Fontana Sewer Fee Proposal Still Lacks Posted Final Action
Fontana CA – A proposed sewer collection-rate schedule remains unconfirmed in city records, with final council action and billing effects still not posted.
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Richmond Council to consider 1% school-construction tax referendum
Richmond City Council will consider a proposed 1% sales-tax referendum for school construction on July 27; voters could decide in November if the measure advances.
