Copperas Cove approves tax reinvestment zone for development
Copperas Cove approved a tax reinvestment zone that could direct future tax growth to roads, water lines and parks, but projects and financing remain unsettled.
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Ford City Road Bids Reach Deadline; Contract Details Still Pending
Ford City Borough’s July 24 bid deadline has passed for two road projects, but streets, bidders, costs, schedules and traffic plans remain undisclosed.
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DOJ charges two men in alleged $52.7 million tax-credit scheme
A July 21 indictment alleges two men filed 290 false pandemic tax-credit returns, while GAO warns about IRS controls and improper-payment risks.
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House Budget Vote Sets Up Senate Fight Over Iran War Spending
The House approved a budget framework for possible Iran war, farm and election spending, but the July 22 vote did not provide funds or enact policy.
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Fake permit invoices target Boise applicants. How to verify payment requests
Fake permit invoices using real Boise project details are pressuring applicants to pay quickly. Officials say to verify requests independently before sending money.
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Richmond Code Refresh faces public-vote push over zoning and housing
Richmond’s proposed Code Refresh is moving toward another draft as a pending charter petition seeks a future public vote on major zoning plans.
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Camden County’s $400M Sewer Plan Could Put Tax Question Before Audubon Voters
Audubon residents may see a countywide water-infrastructure tax question in November, but Camden County’s ballot language and referendum status are not yet final.
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Kansas City voters face two $750 million KC Water bond questions on Aug. 4
Kansas City voters will decide two separate $750 million KC Water bond questions on Aug. 4, covering waterworks and sewer financing without property-tax repayment.
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South Carolina Agreement Speeds Overseas Ballots for August Primary
A Justice Department agreement gives eligible military and overseas voters more time to receive ballots for South Carolina’s August 11 Senate primary.
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States Sue Over FEMA Grant Conditions Tied to Elections and Immigration
A multistate coalition sued in Rhode Island over FEMA and DHS grant conditions linking emergency funding to election rules, immigration enforcement and agency priorities.
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House passes December funding extension; Senate holds next shutdown decision
The House passed H.R. 9770, a proposed extension through December 4, but the Senate has not advanced it before the September 30 funding deadline.
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Pittsburgh Bridge Slide Could Reopen Parkway East Before Aug. 3
PennDOT says Pittsburgh’s Parkway East could reopen during the week of July 27, but weather and remaining bridge work could delay the return of I-376 traffic.
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Highland sales-tax measure enters review before November vote
Highland voters can review arguments and an impartial analysis through July 30 before deciding on a proposed 1% local transactions-and-use tax in November.
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Bushnell Gas Prices: Regular at $3.899, Diesel Tops $5.46
Bushnell station listings show regular gas at $3.899 and diesel from $5.469 to $5.680, while AAA’s July 27 Florida averages are lower.
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Minot’s proposed 2027 budget would raise taxes, utility charges
Minot’s proposed nearly $218 million 2027 budget would raise property taxes and utility charges while leaving some positions and projects unfunded.
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France wildfires force more than 250,000 to flee as response expands
More than 250,000 people have fled wildfires in southwestern France as evacuations, tourism restrictions, European aid and new aircraft expand the response.
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U.S.-Iran Pause Leaves Strait of Hormuz Shipping Risks Unresolved
U.S.-Iran attacks have paused, but Strait of Hormuz traffic remains restricted as Qatar and Pakistan seek a fragile interim ceasefire framework.
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New Jersey’s Rent-Setting Software Ban: What Newark Renters Should Know
Newark renters: New Jersey’s FAIR Act targets coordinated algorithmic rent-setting, but it will not immediately change local rents, leases or rent limits.
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Casper Council Reportedly Approves $26M Downtown Hilton Plan
Casper City Council reportedly approved an urban-renewal plan for a proposed downtown Hilton hotel, but financing, permits and construction timing remain unresolved.
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Lonoke County sheriff race narrows after reported Mitchell withdrawal
A July 23 report says Brian Mitchell Sr. withdrew from the Lonoke County sheriff race. State and county records must confirm the final November ballot.
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Fort Wayne Opens Zero-Interest Roof Loan Program Up to $20,000
Fort Wayne homeowners can apply for zero-interest roof loans up to $20,000, but the mortgage-secured assistance must be repaid over 10 years.
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Huntsville approves TIF 9 for $220 million in infrastructure
Huntsville’s TIF 9 will use future property-tax growth for downtown projects, while residents watch debt terms, project delivery and school-tax timing.