Buffalo Credit Ratings Face New Pressure Over Reserves and One-Time Revenues
Buffalo’s credit standing weakened in July as Moody’s changed its outlook and S&P and Fitch downgraded ratings, citing reserves, budget gaps and one-time revenues.
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Paola-area voters can vote early as Miami County extends hours July 28
Miami County voters can vote early in Paola from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 28, with more advance-voting sessions before the Aug. 4 primary.
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Garner Gets $850,000 Federal Award for Jones Sausage Road Safety Upgrades
Garner’s $850,000 federal award will support planned Jones Sausage Road safety, sidewalk, transit and greenway work, but construction is not imminent.
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Murray RDA reviews old City Hall site as transit planning continues
Murray’s Redevelopment Agency reviewed future project areas and the former City Hall site on July 21, but no development plan or construction schedule was approved.
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What California’s SB 79 could mean near Norwalk Station
California’s SB 79 took effect July 1. Here is what the transit-housing law could mean near Norwalk Station—and what it does not approve.
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Birmingham data-center hearing resumes Aug. 12 after permit challenge
A Jefferson County hearing resumes Aug. 12 on Birmingham residents’ request to pause Nebius data-center construction in Oxmoor Valley.
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GCRTA plans May 2027 tax vote as August service cuts approach
GCRTA is preparing a May 2027 Cuyahoga County tax vote while riders face planned August service cuts and a September decision on the proposed rate.
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Benicia water-line project reaches bid review after Lopes Road slide
A joint Fairfield-Benicia repair project has a $9.13 million apparent low bid, but Fairfield has not formally awarded the contract as of July 28, 2026.
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Fort Wayne Gets $15.66 Million Grant for Ewing Street Bridge
Fort Wayne received a $15.66 million federal grant for the Ewing Street Bridge, but design is planned for 2027 and construction remains years away.
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Pittsburgh Parkway East reopens early as local closures remain
Parkway East reopened July 27 after a 17-day Commercial Street Bridge closure, but Commercial Street and the Nine Mile Run Trail are expected to stay closed through early August.
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Elyria business named as alleged victim in federal ransomware case
A federal indictment unsealed July 14 identifies an unnamed Elyria business as an alleged 2020 ransomware victim; officials have not disclosed the company or damage.
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West Nile Virus Detected in Yuba County as Yuba City Fogging Continues
Yuba County has confirmed West Nile activity in mosquitoes and a dead bird, while fogging was scheduled for areas of Yuba City and nearby communities on July 28.
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Vista Sewer Rates Took Effect July 1: What Residents and Businesses Should Watch
Vista’s sewer rates took effect July 1, 2026. Residential charges rose, future increases are scheduled, and business customers face different billing and appeal rules.
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Oxnard Ramona students will start 2026-27 at four other campuses
Ramona Elementary students will begin the 2026-27 school year at four Oxnard campuses while the district investigates building deficiencies and plans next steps.
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Bridgeport Seeks Federal Safety Grant for East Main Street Reconstruction
Bridgeport is seeking federal funding for an East Main Street redesign, but the grant remains pending and no construction schedule has been set.
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Wells Wright Patman Drive work scheduled through Dec. 10
Wells, Texas, says Wright Patman Drive improvements are scheduled through Dec. 10, with alternating half-road closures, driveway access and parking guidance.
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Chula Vista Halts Charter Package; Pay Raises Removed From Proposal
Chula Vista halted a proposed November charter package on July 21, removing council pay raises while sending term-limit and ethics ideas back for review.
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St. Louis Puts $255 Million Rams Settlement Plan Into Effect
St. Louis has put a $255 million Rams settlement spending framework into effect, with future approvals needed for projects, contracts and payments.
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Chester-Area Drivers Should Expect US 301 Work-Zone Delays
Chester-area drivers should plan for a long-term US 301 work zone as Maryland replaces a Queen Anne’s County bridge through late fall 2027, weather permitting.
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Shawnee Mission schools tighten device rules as AI policy stays open
Shawnee Mission plans tighter classroom device practices for 2026-27, while district leaders continue working on broader guidance for generative AI.
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Plantation warns about water-filter sales claims, points to city records
Plantation says its water system complies with applicable standards and urges residents to review city records before paying for a home test or filter.
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Vancouver-area measles cases reach seven after Salmon Creek clinic exposure
Clark County reports seven measles cases since July 22 and warns unvaccinated people may be at risk after a July 17 Salmon Creek clinic exposure.