Apply for SBA’s $6M Women’s Business Center modernization grants (deadline Aug. 10, 2026)
SBA opened a $6 million Women’s Business Center modernization competition for select states and territories. Applications close Aug. 10, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
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Wichita City Council approves water reuse purification pilot for possible drinking water
On July 7, Wichita City Council approved funding for a potable-reuse pilot that will test purification—without putting pilot water in the public drinking-water supply.
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Forest Lake 2026 water and sewer rates: effective Jan. 1, 2026
Forest Lake’s 2026 water and sewer rates take effect Jan. 1, 2026. Find the official schedules and learn how quarterly charges and usage prices are built.
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Tinley Park water bills: ICC’s July 14 forum on Illinois American Water rate request
Tinley Park IL residents can weigh in as the ICC reviews Illinois American Water’s proposed water and sewer rate changes in docket P2026-0127 after the July 14 forum.
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Avon Town Council: Foundation Ballpark sewer quote & Lennar bond ordinance
On July 23, Avon Town Council will consider awarding a required Foundation Ballpark sewer-connection quote and introduce Ordinance 2026-10 for Lennar Phase II bonds.
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Fayetteville PWC July 22 agenda: Lift Station 33 repair and relay switchboards
Fayetteville Public Works Commission’s July 22 agenda includes a Lift Station 33 structural repair award, relay control switchboard buys, and budget ordinance updates.
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City of Bryan adopts 2026 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan—HUD due Aug. 16
Bryan adopted its 2026 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan on July 14 and authorized submission to HUD no later than Aug. 16: $879,263 CDBG and $365,951.30 HOME.
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Austin City Council to consider $320M battery storage agreement July 23
Austin City Council will consider authorizing battery storage up to 200 MW, with costs estimated not to exceed $320M via Austin Energy’s PSA.
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Van Nuys-area pump prices rise: $5.59 gas, $6.94 diesel in LA–Long Beach (July 22)
AAA’s Los Angeles–Long Beach averages for regular gas and on-highway diesel are higher today for Van Nuys-area drivers: $5.592 and $6.940.
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Miami Safe & Ready Bond to Nov. 3 Vote: $450M and 0.5935 Mill
Voters decide Nov. 3, 2026 on up to $450M for Miami police and fire facilities, repaid through ad valorem taxes capped at 0.5935 mills.
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GAO: How DOD funded southern border operations totaling $2.64B in obligations
United States Federal Watchdogs and Public Spending – GAO says Pentagon southern border support hit $2.64B in obligated costs as of March 31, 2026.
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Detroit Public Schools Board Reviews Contracts, Facilities Work in July Meeting
High-level recap of the July DPSCD meeting highlights (posted July 17): 2026–27 contracts, student code of conduct, and what families should watch next.
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Seattle City Council sends updated Seattle Transit Measure to November ballot—what it funds
Seattle WA – Seattle City Council advanced an updated 0.3% sales and use tax plan to renew the city’s transit measure for up to 10 years.
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Mission City Council Sets Sept. 16 Hearing on 2027 Tax “Intent” and SB 244
Mission KS – On July 15, City Council approved property-tax “intent” resolutions for 2027 and an SB 244 compliance ordinance, with a Sept. 16 hearing.
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Howard County hearing July 20: $6.82M HCPSS operating, $6.07M capital
Howard County Council’s July 20 hearing would consider HCPSS budget changes: CR120-2026 adds $6,818,972 in operating authority, and CB46-2026 adds $6,068,000 in capital.
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Terre Haute water costs: Mayor explains $3 stormwater fee, wheel tax, CSO timeline
Mayor Brandon Sakbun says Terre Haute’s stormwater fee is $3/month for residents, while a 2030 sewer-rate increase is being explored to fund CSO fixes.
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Harris County FY 2027 budget hearings July 13–16: what’s next for tax rate
Harris County Commissioners Court held FY 2027 budget hearings July 13–16. Here’s what departments asked for—and the July 30 and Aug. 6 tax-rate steps.
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Loudon County Budget Committee moved to 4:00 p.m. July 20; TDEC and opioid-fund lines
Loudon TN – The July 20, 2026 Budget Committee meeting now starts at 4:00 p.m., with a TDEC convenience center grant request and an Opioid Fund 121 line change.
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Fremont Utility Board reviews 5th Street GPR, lead-line consulting & rate first reads
Fremont’s Utility & Infrastructure Board reviewed 5th & Howard GPR, John C. Fremont Park fiber link, and first readings for 2026–27 utility rates.
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Durham County launches PayDCoNC for online property-tax payments
Durham County’s new PayDCoNC portal (pay.dconc.gov) lets property owners make scheduled or partial payments online—and manage past-due balances without a visit or call.
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Sunnyvale utility rates rise July 1: water, sewer, garbage bill tips
Sunnyvale CA – Utility bills for water, sewer and garbage/recycling go up July 1, 2026. City estimates a typical +$12.43/mo (about 6.2%).
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Miami-Dade sets proposed FY 2026-27 millage rates—who pays for what
Miami FL – Miami-Dade proposes FY 2026-27 millage rates for countywide operations, Fire Rescue, libraries, and unincorporated areas—how to read the notice.
