Chesapeake puts data-center applications on hold for up to eight months
Chesapeake City Council approved a temporary hold on data-center permit and zoning applications while officials develop local rules for future proposals.
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Irving Secures $35.6 Million for Flood-Reduction Work
Irving announced $35.6 million for flood-reduction and neighborhood-protection projects, but the city has not released project allocations or a construction schedule.
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Winston-Salem begins major WSTA bus-network changes in August
Winston-Salem’s approved bus-network overhaul begins in August, changing service frequency and routes while planning new crosstown and microtransit options.
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Port St. Lucie Seeks Opportunity Zone for 73-Acre Walton & One Site
Port St. Lucie plans to ask Gov. Ron DeSantis to nominate a 73-acre U.S. 1 redevelopment site for a federal Opportunity Zone designation.
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Laredo Scheduled Flood Update and After-Action Report for July 27
Laredo scheduled a mayoral flood emergency briefing and after-action report for July 27, with a City Council meeting set for later that day.
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Buffalo Releases Budget Plan to Address Structural Deficit
Mayor Sean Ryan has released Buffalo’s proposed 2026–2027 budget as the city faces a bond-rating downgrade and ongoing fiscal pressure.
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Fort Wayne council sets Aug. 11 vote on homeless resource center
Fort Wayne City Council is expected to revisit a proposal for $2.75 million in public funding for a downtown homeless resource center on Aug. 11.
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Chula Vista Council Pushes Government Overhaul Toward November Ballot
Chula Vista officials were working toward an Aug. 7 deadline for a proposed November ballot measure covering council pay, terms and committee powers.
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Chandler sets Aug. 13 vote on Flock license-plate reader renewal
Chandler City Council is scheduled to decide Aug. 13 whether to renew the city’s fixed-camera automated license-plate reader contract.
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Madison cancels signature events after fatal police shooting
Madison postponed a community listening session and changed or canceled summer events after the fatal July 22 police shooting of Corey Ruiz.
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Gilbert Releases Final Water-Meter Audit
Gilbert released its final water-meter audit after billing concerns, but the public release does not yet detail errors, dollar impacts, refunds or credits.
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Plano approves framework tied to proposed Dallas Stars arena
Plano City Council approved agreements and a tax-increment zone tied to a proposed Dallas Stars arena and redevelopment at The Shops at Willow Bend.
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North Las Vegas council approves rezoning of 16.26 acres
The North Las Vegas City Council approved a rezoning that changes the development framework for 16.26 acres, but construction has not been approved or shown to begin.
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Jersey City advances $886.5M budget with proposed 15.5% tax hike
Jersey City Council advanced an $886.5 million 2026 budget while hearings continued on a proposed 15.5% tax increase and public-safety spending.
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St. Paul authorizes $1.08 million ahead of encampment closures
St. Paul authorized $1.08 million for expanded capacity and services as the city prepares to close encampments, beginning with Pig’s Eye Park on Aug. 5.
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Greensboro adopts Road to 10,000 housing policy framework
The Greensboro City Council adopted a housing policy framework July 27, but the city has not released a production target, funding plan or timeline.
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Corpus Christi Council Creates TIRZ 7 for London-Area Growth
Corpus Christi approved a tax-increment reinvestment zone for planned London-area development and infrastructure, creating a new local public-finance tool.
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Irvine Announces Wildfire Detection Partnership With SensoRy AI
Irvine has announced a partnership with SensoRy AI to launch a wildfire detection and risk-assessment network, though key system details remain undisclosed.
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Lexington approves FY 2026 budget with sidewalk and safety funding
Lexington’s Urban County Council approved a nearly $1 billion FY 2026 budget, including $400,000 for unsafe sidewalk repairs and public-safety funding.
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Anaheim adopts 2026-27 budget as debt payoff nears
Anaheim City Council approved the 2026-27 budget, preserving public services as visitor-economy revenue improves and debt retirement approaches.
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Kailua Hawaiian homelands housing project taken off the table
A proposed Hawaiian homelands housing project at Kalaheo Hillside in Kailua is no longer under consideration, the Honolulu City Council said.
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Henderson rejects proposed six-month data-center moratorium
Henderson City Council rejected a proposed six-month pause on new data-center applications and ordered changes to development agreements and city rules.