O’Fallon Sets 2026 Public-Works Procurement Milestones
O’Fallon’s public-works schedule calls for engineering-services approval July 9 and an anticipated notice to proceed July 30.
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Lawrence imposes two-year moratorium on new data centers
The Lawrence City Commission approved a two-year pause on data-center development July 14 while the city studies impacts and prepares local regulations.
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Chino Council Puts Business-License Reform on November Ballot
Chino voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to change the city’s business-license tax structure under a reform measure approved by the City Council.
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CPUC Sets Aug. 25 Hearing on Proposed Norwalk Water Sale
The CPUC will take public input Aug. 25 on Golden State Water Company’s proposed purchase of Norwalk’s Artesia water system and related assets.
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RINGANA Plans $85 Million Roanoke Headquarters
Austrian company RINGANA plans its first U.S. headquarters at Blue Ridge Commerce Park, with 435 projected jobs and $85 million in investment.
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Plantation Receives $7.5 Million Grant for Midtown Bridge
Plantation received a $7.5 million federal grant for a proposed Midtown bridge linking Southwest 17th Street and State Road 84.
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KTEC Sets Aug. 13 Opening for New Kenosha Campus
KTEC will open its renovated 56,000-square-foot Kenosha campus Aug. 13, bringing its planned 4K-12 program and career-training spaces together.
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Midland Sales-Tax Collections Reach $55.7 Million, Beat Budget
Midland collected $55.743 million in sales taxes through nine months of fiscal 2026, nearly 9% ahead of last year and $7.6 million above budget.
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Olathe Planning Commission set to meet Aug. 10 on development schedule
Olathe’s Planning Commission is scheduled to meet Aug. 10 as a 2026 review schedule moves applications through neighborhood and staff review.
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Bridgeport Primary Set for Aug. 11 After Early Voting Period
Bridgeport’s state, district and municipal primary is scheduled for Aug. 11, with polls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. after early voting ended Sunday.
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Chiefs release renderings for planned 2031 KCK stadium
The Chiefs released first renderings of a planned 70,000-seat enclosed stadium in Kansas City, Kansas, with a target opening in 2031.
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Paterson Adds 16 Officers to Weekend Foot Patrol Program
Paterson’s expanded Urban Enterprise Zone patrols began July 1, with 16 officers and two supervisors assigned to commercial areas four days a week.
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Springfield council approves $32 million bond for Andy’s headquarters
The Springfield City Council approved a $32 million bond Aug. 10 tied to Andy’s Frozen Custard’s planned new headquarters in the city.
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Folsom Council to Revisit Approvals for 1,424-Home Alder Creek Project
The Folsom City Council is scheduled to reconsider approvals for Toll Brothers’ 1,424-home Alder Creek development on August 11.
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Frederick Housing Task Force Sees Potential for 4,000 New Homes
Frederick’s Affordable Housing Task Force says city-controlled changes could help add about 4,000 housing units over the next decade.
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Hoover council to hear Valleydale ER, Lorna Road and school proposals
Hoover council will hold hearings Aug. 10 on a proposed emergency department, disability-services program and church-property de-annexation.
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Fall River Starts FY2027 Without an Approved City Budget
Fall River began fiscal 2027 without an approved municipal budget after the City Council rejected Mayor Paul Coogan’s third proposal in June.
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Bellingham approves seven-year tax reprieve for downtown startups
Bellingham City Council approved a seven-year tax reprieve for qualifying downtown startups and expanded business tax credits in urban villages.
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North Port Police Review Finds Department Performing Well Overall
An outside assessment found North Port’s police department performing well overall, while city officials plan changes and continue work toward future facilities.
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Manteca Advances $92 Million Police Headquarters Project
Manteca approved planning work for a new police headquarters on South Main Street and set aside $500,000 for plan review and inspection costs.
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Portsmouth Sets Aug. 31 Deadline for Crawford Bay Proposals
Portsmouth’s Economic Development Authority is seeking plans for the vacant Crawford Bay waterfront, with developer selection scheduled for November.
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Beaverton utility bills to rise by at least $13 in August
Beaverton utility customers will see at least $13 in new monthly charges beginning in August as the city addresses a $16.2 million budget gap.