St. Paul council rejects tenant right-to-repair ballot petition
The St. Paul City Council rejected a tenant right-to-repair petition after 5,048 signatures were verified, below the 5,342 required for the ballot.
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Lexington Names Groups Receiving 2026 Violence Prevention Grants
Lexington has announced the local organizations receiving its 2026 Violence Prevention Grant Program awards through the city’s ONE Lexington initiative.
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Henderson Rejects Six-Month Pause on New Data Centers
The Henderson City Council rejected Mayor Michelle Romero’s proposed 180-day data-center moratorium and ordered tighter project-specific reviews instead.
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Omaha Council Sets Aug. 11 Hearing on Proposed 2027 Budget
The Omaha City Council will hear public comment Aug. 11 on Mayor John Ewing Jr.’s proposed 2027 budget, capital plan and related agenda items.
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The Nox Entertainment Venue Breaks Ground in Mesa
The Nox, a new Mesa entertainment venue, broke ground Aug. 5, marking a construction milestone for the city’s business and development pipeline.
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Albuquerque auto thefts fell to 3,317 in 2025, APD reports
Albuquerque recorded 3,317 vehicle thefts in 2025, down 43% from 5,866 the year before, according to preliminary year-end figures from APD.
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El Paso Council Seeks State Funding for Behavioral Health Campus
The El Paso City Council directed officials to seek sustainable state funding for a planned crisis facility serving youth and adults.
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Lee’s Summit Approves Financing Plan for 1,000-Acre Arborside
Lee’s Summit leaders approved a redevelopment plan and 1% sales tax for Arborside, a planned 1,000-acre development in the city’s north.
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Centennial Considers 1% Sales-Tax Increase for Roads
Centennial is weighing a 1-percentage-point sales-tax increase that could raise about $23 million annually for roads and transportation needs.
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California sues Costa Mesa over housing-plan compliance
California is seeking a court order requiring Costa Mesa to complete housing-plan and zoning changes within 120 days.
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Pueblo County advances $180 million plan for west-side jail
Pueblo County commissioners advanced a plan for a new detention center on Medal of Honor Boulevard to replace the overcrowded downtown jail.
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Carlsbad adopts $249.4 million budget for safety and infrastructure
Carlsbad’s fiscal 2026-27 budget raises General Fund spending 2.9% and directs money to public safety, emergency response, sidewalks and traffic planning.
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South Fulton Breaks Ground on $55.8 Million Police Headquarters
South Fulton has begun construction of a 75,000-square-foot police headquarters at 7494 Old National Highway as part of a larger public-safety investment.
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Springfield Road Closures Continue as 5th and Capitol Work Advances
Several Springfield streets remain closed or restricted as intersection, bridge, sewer and brick-street work continues through August 2026 and beyond.
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Allen to Host Three Rounds of 2026 League of Legends Worlds
Allen’s Credit Union of Texas Event Center will host three stages of the 2026 League of Legends World Championship from Oct. 23 to Nov. 8.
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Everett Utility-Tax Increase Draws Concern From Neighboring Cities
Everett has increased its utility tax and is proposing another rate hike, prompting concern from nearby cities about bills and municipal finances.
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Irving Opens Public Input on 2026-27 City Budget
Irving has begun preparing its 2026-27 municipal budget and is asking residents and other stakeholders for suggestions before the fiscal year starts.
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St. Petersburg Picks Blake Investment Partners for Tropicana Field Site
Mayor Ken Welch selected Blake Investment Partners to redevelop St. Petersburg’s 86-acre Tropicana Field and Historic Gas Plant District site.
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Port St. Lucie approves Waste Pro settlement tax credits for residents
Port St. Lucie will return a $24 million Waste Pro settlement through property-tax credits, with amounts based on ownership history and a claims process.
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Reno street maintenance project enters final weeks before Aug. 31 target
Reno’s 2026 street-maintenance work is underway in three areas, with paving, ramps, markings and closures planned through an Aug. 31 completion target.
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Three Gilbert council incumbents lose primary reelection bids
Three Gilbert Town Council incumbents lost their reelection bids in the July 21 primary, creating a major turnover before the town’s November election process.
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Plano approves five-year police drone program amid privacy concerns
Plano City Council approved a five-year police drone program estimated at $14 million, prompting resident concerns about surveillance, privacy and oversight.