TSMC’s Arizona expansion could ripple into Chandler’s chip economy
TSMC’s planned north Phoenix expansion is not a Chandler project, but its demand for workers, suppliers, housing and infrastructure could affect the city.
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Baltimore County weighs extension of data-center moratorium
Baltimore County council members are backing more time to study data centers, with legislation expected in August and a key report due October 1.
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New Nebraska law adds detail to Grand Island property-tax statements
Grand Island homeowners may see clearer public-safety and bond information on future Nebraska property-tax statements, but LB 834 does not automatically change the bill.
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Orlando homeowners can seek permit exemptions for some projects under $7,500
Orlando homeowners may qualify for a limited exemption on projects under $7,500, but must verify flood status, submit documents and await city review.
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Sylva approves downtown Pride march after two-year permit dispute
Sylva commissioners approved a two-block Pride march closure for Sept. 20 after a two-year dispute, with the town and organizers each expected to pay about $1,140.
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Illinois 59 Resurfacing Brings Lane Closures in Naperville, Aurora
Intermittent daytime lane closures are underway on Illinois 59 in Naperville and Aurora as IDOT patches and resurfaces the route through November.
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Mobile River Bridge plan faces financing test before October start
Mobile River Bridge work could begin in early October if financing is completed in mid-September, but ALDOT says the construction timeline remains conditional.
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Bank of America Stadium renovation tops $1.3B; city share stays $650M
Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium renovation now exceeds $1.3 billion, while the city’s approved share remains capped at $650 million. Here’s what to watch.
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Clinton weighs data-center zoning changes as QTS review continues
Clinton’s proposed data-center zoning rules remain under review after a July 15 meeting, while the separate QTS project stays in due diligence without approval.
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Eastvale’s ZIP code push gains state backing, but Congress must act
California has backed Eastvale’s independent ZIP code campaign, but residents should keep using 91752 or 92880 while federal action remains pending.
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Longmont’s former YMCA purchase advances toward a second rec center
Longmont’s proposed $4.5 million YMCA purchase is moving ahead, but repairs, childcare plans and a possible early-2028 reopening remain unresolved.
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Bellevue weighs transportation funding as budget process advances
Bellevue is considering a 0.1% city sales-tax increase and $20 vehicle fee for transportation, but neither proposal has been approved by the City Council.
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Cleveland EMS garage repairs open for contractor proposals
White County is seeking a licensed contractor to repair termite damage and loose truss bracing at its Cleveland EMS garage. Proposals are due July 31.
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Elkhart wheel-tax proposal tied to road-funding deadline
Elkhart’s proposed wheel-tax ordinance would redirect most existing vehicle revenue to the city while opening a path to potential state road funding.
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Gordie Howe bridge opens, adding a new Detroit-Windsor route
Detroit’s Gordie Howe International Bridge opened July 27, giving drivers and truckers another Detroit-Windsor crossing while traffic and toll effects develop.
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Montgomery County Data-Center Vote Could Affect Gaithersburg Planning
Montgomery County Council was scheduled to vote July 28 on an amended 18-month data-center permitting pause that could shape Gaithersburg-area planning.
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Fatal I-64 crash near Highway K kills O’Fallon resident
An 18-year-old O’Fallon resident was killed on westbound I-64 near Highway K, while a motorcycle driver suffered serious injuries in the July 19 crash.
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San Angelo Report Warns Service Costs Are Outpacing Revenue
San Angelo’s July 23 city progress report says infrastructure, public safety, cybersecurity and equipment costs are rising faster than current revenue.
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State Street sewer work brings lane and parking limits in Springfield
Springfield sewer repairs between Main and Dwight streets are expected to limit traffic to one lane each way and restrict on-street parking through early September.
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Methuen Names Acting Police Chief Jamie Moore Ahead of Aug. 24 Change
Methuen Capt. Jamie Moore will become acting police chief on Aug. 24 as Chief Scott McNamara retires and the city prepares a permanent-chief search.
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Goodman-area drivers face Route H bridge closure near Pineville
A Route H bridge near Pineville is closed through December 1, 2026, for replacement, sending through traffic on a signed detour while nearby driveways remain accessible.
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Amityville seeks input on multifamily housing and future planning
Amityville is asking residents, businesses and property owners for input as the village studies multifamily housing, services, costs and future planning.