Roxbury’s Lower Roxbury Slow Streets project moves into construction
Roxbury MA – Boston says Lower Roxbury Slow Streets has entered construction, starting drainage work at Tremont & Northampton and Hammond & Shawmut.
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Boyle Heights fire cleanup still disrupting air, schools and daily life
Los Angeles CA — After June 25 knockdown, city and AQMD guidance still told Boyle Heights residents to limit smoke exposure; schools moved through June 24.
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Atlanta’s FY2027 budget and NRI plan pass—TAD buy-in still key for financing
On June 15, Atlanta City Council approved the FY2027 budget and Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative. AJC reports TAD-backed bonds may still need APS/Fulton buy-in.
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DOJ says USDA “socially disadvantaged” fee waivers violate equal protection
DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel says USDA ‘socially disadvantaged’ fee waivers tied to race/sex violate equal protection—what farmers should watch next.
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Ashland City council selects Public Risk Insurors for liability & property
Ashland City TN—June 23 special called meeting: council voted to select Public Risk Insurors for property and liability; FY 2027 premium listed at $393,515.
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Plano’s Dallas Stars arena deal could reshape Willow Bend, taxes and traffic
Plano City Council on June 8 approved a nonbinding Dallas Stars Letter of Intent, a new TIRZ and a path to a venue-tax election—pending state review.
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Portland budget adopted June 18: 2027 street fees and Aug. 3 layoffs
Portland City Council adopted the $8.5B FY 2026-27 budget June 18—keeping fire, parks and police coverage, cutting homeless services, and adding 2027 street fees.
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UNO’s 2026-27 tuition update will hit fall planning for students and families
Omaha NE – UNO says 2026-27 tuition and “differential tuition” rate changes begin in August, with MavLINK updates by July 22 for fall planning.
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Fremont charter-city push heads into summer decision window: what could change before July hearings
Fremont CA – Fremont’s charter-city proposal moves toward a July 7 public hearing and July 28 City Council decision on the Nov. 3 ballot.
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Baltimore smoke-shop zoning: new 750-foot buffers start July 16 (Mayor Scott signed)
Mayor Brandon Scott signed Council Bill 25-0114 on June 16; it takes effect July 16, barring new smoke shops within 750 feet of schools, parks and each other.
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Neosho’s Lower School Branch stormwater work turns into a real street closure
Neosho MO: The City says N. Lincoln Street between Grant and Adams will be permanently closed and demolished starting May 14 for stormwater work.
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Student-loan repayment changes start July 1: RAP, Tiered Standard, autopay rate cut
July 1, 2026 is the date for new federal student-loan repayment plans—and a temporary 1% autopay interest-rate cut for eligible borrowers.
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San Jose water, sewer, and garbage bills are going up July 1
San Jose CA – July 1 brings higher charges for garbage/recycling, sanitary sewer, and drinking water, with city rate tables showing specific monthly increases.
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Tulsa school fraud case grows as AG and DA charge former TPS executive and two others
Prosecutors allege a scheme involving more than $779,000 in voter-approved Tulsa Public Schools bond money, paid for bogus roof engineering work.
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Anchorage gas slips, diesel stays costly in latest AAA price check (June 28, 2026)
Anchorage AK Gas & Diesel Watch – Price as of 6/28/26: Regular averages $4.878 (down vs yesterday), diesel $5.476 (up slightly). Both still far above last year.
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GAO warns U.S. fiscal health is deteriorating—urges Congress and the White House to act
A new June 11, 2026 GAO report warns U.S. debt is outpacing the economy, with net interest projected to reach nearly 10% of GDP by 2056.
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Cleveland Flock Safety renewal stalls as council questions surveillance value
Cleveland OH – City Council Safety Committee voted 3-1 against renewing Flock ALPR days before June 29 contract expires, sparking privacy and value questions.
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Brooklyn Center’s swim lessons program wins national equity recognition
Brooklyn Center’s Reciprocal Swim Lessons earned NRPA’s 2026 Innovation in Equity Award. The city says 38 students joined in 2025—and nine were later hired.
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Nashville moves to regulate large data centers before more projects advance
Nashville’s Mayor Freddie O’Connell signed EO 59 to support a temporary data-center moratorium while Metro Planning drafts new power, water, and noise rules.
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Amite City, Tangipahoa brace for heavy rain and flash-flood risk
Tangipahoa Parish opened self-serve sandbags June 16, including an Amite location. Officials warn heavy storms can bring localized flash flooding.
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Austin to remove painted crosswalks, street-art markings after TxDOT order
TxDOT says some Austin colored crosswalks and road-art markings aren’t MUTCD/TMUTCD-compliant. City’s June 22 plan targets covering/removal by end of July.
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North Beach Farmers Market keeps the Senior Center lot busy through the summer
North Beach’s 2026 Saturday farmers market runs April 18–Oct. 31, 8–11:30 a.m., at 9010 Chesapeake Ave. SNAP/EBT and WIC/Senior FMNP accepted.