Buckhannon WV – USDA Rural Development has obligated a $33.31M low-interest loan plus $2M grant for a $47.31M water plant project. Here’s what’s next.
Scottsdale AZ – City Council approved buying 15,000 acre-feet of Harquahala long-term storage credits for $8.25M. The question: how that “stored” water becomes usable.
Kansas City MO—On July 2, 2026, the Council passed Ordinance No. 260565 to start talks on expanding CPKC Stadium, a TIF plan, and up to $235M in bonds.
Amarillo TX — City Council approved a third-party $85,000 audit of Amarillo’s new utility billing system after overbilling issues for thousands, and here’s what to do.
GAO’s June 23, 2026 report says 24 CFO Act agencies still struggle with cloud procurement—cost control, conflicting OMB/NIST guidance, and outdated FAR.
Phoenix solid waste rates rise July 1: first $5/month increase hits the July city services bill. Optional organics and SAY R&R discounts.
United States Small Business and Main Street Economy – Starting July 4, SBA clarifies how 7(a) and 504 maximum limits can be coordinated for up to $10m total financing.
Freddie Mac’s PMMS for the week ending July 2, 2026 shows 30-year fixed at 6.43% (down from 6.49%) and 15-year at 5.79%.
On June 23, Scottsdale Council approved FY 2026/27 property-tax rates (Ordinance 4714) and streetlight levy (4715), plus a $8.25M water-credit deal.
Gov. Jeff Landry’s line-item vetoes in HB 312 (Act 961) cut more than $33M tied to New Orleans—$16M Armstrong Park, $2M City Hall design, $1M Behrman Stadium.
Starting July 1, 2026, the El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector says cash change will be rounded up to the next nickel when pennies aren’t available.
St. Louis MO – Missouri’s FY 2027 veto list and July 1 expenditure restrictions name St. Louis-area projects that could be removed or delayed.
July 6 decision means Boston won’t use free cash to prevent BPS layoffs tied to a $1.7B FY27 budget. Staffing impacts may shift as details finalize.
Dallas will furlough more than 4,200 city workers for three unpaid days starting July 10 as officials work to close a roughly $30 million gap.
Dallas TX – DWU says the DallasGo upgrade is integrated as of May 18, 2026. Here’s when the 3.15% fee applies—and why no disconnects apply.
Derry, NH — The Town Council set the elected Town Clerk’s FY27 pay at $68,233, up $2,180, with the new rate taking effect July 1, 2026.
Fresno CA – On June 23, 2026, Fresno City Council adopted the FY 2027 budget (~$2.56B) effective July 1—after closing a $34.5M shortfall.
Starting July 1, Royal Oak’s water/sewer bill uses $16.95 per unit (100 cu ft) plus a “readiness to serve” fee based on your meter size.
Austin TX – Austin ISD trustees approved a $887M operating budget for 2026–27 after $205M in cuts. Families should watch staffing, transport, and librarian changes.
Nashville General Hospital named Dr. Veronica Elders CEO June 25 after a national search, as the city’s public hospital reports a year-to-date deficit of $4.58 million and faces a 2027 lease end.
United States Housing and Mortgage Market – FHFA said prices dipped in April, Freddie Mac put the 30-year rate at 6.43% on July 2, and May starts fell 15.4% from April.
Des Moines IA Gas & Diesel Watch – Des Moines metro AAA averages (July 5): regular $3.545/gal down from $3.562 yesterday; diesel $3.981/gal down from $3.991.
