Evansville panel approves $47M mixed-use tower proposal
A 7-2 vote advances a proposed Sycamore Street project with 180 apartments and 14,000 square feet of commercial space, while tax-abatement action remains.
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Las Cruces-area Project Jupiter meeting set for Aug. 11
A public meeting on the proposed Project Jupiter data-center development is scheduled for Aug. 11 as air-permit and power-generation questions remain under review.
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Pompano Beach extends BSO policing contract for three years
Pompano Beach commissioners approved a three-year extension of the Broward Sheriff’s Office policing contract as debate over a city police force continues.
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Richardson Puts Arapaho Center Station Redevelopment on Hold
Richardson has paused redevelopment efforts at Arapaho Center Station, citing market conditions, economic uncertainty and possible changes to state funding tools.
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Nampa council advances proposed cut to Valley Regional Transit funding
Nampa’s proposed FY2027 budget would remove city funding for four Valley Regional Transit services, with a final hearing and vote set for Aug. 17.
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High Point Proposes 11.6% Budget Increase, More Police Funding
High Point’s proposed FY2026-27 budget would raise spending to $49.37 million, including larger allocations for police investigations and engagement.
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Billings adopts FY2027 budget with nearly $68 million for law enforcement
Billings City Council approved the city’s FY2027 budget on June 8, setting a nearly $68 million law-enforcement allocation for the coming fiscal year.
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Berkeley Adopts Two-Year Budget Amid $30 Million Annual Shortfall
Berkeley City Council approved a two-year operating budget and five-year capital plan as the city confronts a projected annual general-fund gap of up to $30 million.
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Ann Arbor Ends Local Tornado Emergency as Recovery Continues
Ann Arbor ended its local tornado emergency July 6 after the April 15 EF-1 tornado, but insurance claims remain for damage at two city facilities.
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Fairfield Offers $400,000 for Affordable Housing Rehabilitation
Fairfield is seeking applicants to rehabilitate existing affordable multifamily housing, with applications due Sept. 4 and projects required by June 2027.
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New Braunfels orders structural assessment of police headquarters
New Braunfels hired an independent engineer to examine roof leaks, lifting pavement and other problems at its police headquarters on W. San Antonio Street.
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Lafayette proposes $830 million city-parish budget for FY2026-27
Lafayette’s proposed $830 million FY2026-27 budget prioritizes roads, drainage, flood mitigation, public safety and parks before a Sept. 10 adoption vote.
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Clarksville adopts $178.7 million FY27 budget and sets tax rate
Clarksville City Council approved a $178.7 million FY27 budget July 9 and set the city property-tax rate at $1.01 per $100 of assessed value.
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Akron Adopts 2026 Capital Budget With $1.484 Million in Projects
Akron’s 2026 capital budget directs $1.484 million to polymer innovation, Polsky Building redevelopment, the Innerbelt plan and neighborhood business districts.
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Birmingham Nebius Data Center Remains Under Legal Challenge
The proposed 300-megawatt Nebius data center remains under legal challenge after Birmingham approved a multibillion-dollar tax-abatement package.
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Vancouver Seeks Vendors for Public EV Charging Pilot
Vancouver is seeking vendors for equipment and operating systems for a planned public EV-charging pilot, with proposals due Aug. 5.
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Mobile Mysticks Join SPHL as City’s New Arena Project Takes Shape
The Mobile Mysticks were announced as the Southern Professional Hockey League’s newest team, linking professional hockey to Mobile’s arena project.
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Peoria Unified Misconduct Investigation Remains Active Before School Starts
Peoria police searched Peoria Unified offices in July in an ongoing investigation involving two former Centennial High School teachers.
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Judge Clears Civil-Rights Case Over Patrick Lyoya’s Death to Proceed
A federal judge ruled that a jury may decide whether former Grand Rapids officer Christopher Schurr violated Patrick Lyoya’s civil rights.
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Columbus council approves temporary Uptown curfew for minors
The Columbus City Council approved a temporary curfew for unsupervised minors in Uptown Columbus after police and businesses reported repeated disruptions.
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Overland Park committee backs regional-pool model in 7-5 vote
Overland Park’s council committee recommended regional pools over two additional community pools, leaving the full City Council to decide the parks plan this fall.
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Tallahassee Police Promote Eight Officers Into Command Positions
The Tallahassee Police Department promoted eight veteran officers, including two deputy chiefs, during a period of workforce transition and staffing pressure.