Colorado Springs tests 34 temporary street safety fixes this summer — here’s where
Colorado Springs CO – The city is testing temporary traffic circles, speed tables and school-zone signs at 34 sites through late summer to see what should last.
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Battle Ground Public Schools set June 17 listening session amid $20M cuts
Battle Ground, WA — Battle Ground Public Schools will hold a June 17 listening session while $20 million in cuts trim summer school and original-credit courses.
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Irvine weighs ranked-choice voting as June 23 deadline nears
Irvine city leaders are considering ranked-choice voting for future mayoral and council races, but staff say June 23 is the practical ballot deadline.
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Des Moines council opens talks on Heart of America HQ plan
Des Moines IA – On June 8, the City Council moved Heart of America’s East Village headquarters proposal into negotiations, but no sale or build was approved.
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USDA rushes screwworm controls as U.S. animal cases reach six
USDA and CDC are responding to six confirmed New World screwworm cases in U.S. animals, with detections in Texas and New Mexico and sterile fly releases underway.
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Mead voters have a June 16 deadline as early voting opens for Oklahoma primary
Mead OK – Early voting runs June 11-13 for the June 16 election, and Bryan County voters can also weigh State Question 832 on every ballot.
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Austin warns swimmers and dogs as blue-green algae returns to Red Bud Isle
Austin TX – City officials say blue-green algae mats are back at Red Bud Isle and Walsh Boat Landing, prompting renewed caution for pets and swimmers.
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Prince George County water bills could rise 18% under proposed settlement
Prince George County and Hopewell say a proposed SCC settlement would still raise average residential water bills about 18%, or about $9.47 a month, if approved.
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United States evening weather update: Heat peaks as storms move east
Dangerous heat leads tonight across the South and East while severe storms threaten the Appalachians and Northeast, and tornado cleanup continues in Illinois and Indiana.
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Pasco County data-center pause heads to June 16 vote, with Dade City watching
Dade City, FL – Pasco County’s proposed yearlong pause on new data centers is still pending, and county meetings on June 16 and July 14 will decide the next step.
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Burr Ridge gets surprise $4 million state sales-tax payment
Burr Ridge IL – A surprise $4 million state sales-tax payment gives the village a short-term cushion, but budget docs show sales-related taxes still drive finances.
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Romulus ICE warehouse fight heads to July 29 hearing after June 9 conference
Romulus MI – The ICE warehouse fight at 7525 Cogswell Street heads toward a July 29 injunction hearing, with construction still paused until at least July 31.
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North Dartmouth’s State Road crypto ATM faces removal after Dartmouth ban
Dartmouth’s June 2 Town Meeting approved a crypto ATM ban, and town records point to the EcoATM at 506 State Road as the local example.
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Sacramento adopts $1.7 billion budget that closes $66.2 million gap
Sacramento CA – City leaders approved a $1.7 billion budget that closes a $66.2 million gap, preserves core services, and still leaves fiscal challenges ahead.
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Irvine adopts new athletic field and Fieldhouse fees, sets hourly rates
Irvine City Council approved hourly outdoor athletic reservation fees, new Irvine Fieldhouse rates and a 10% annual cap starting Jan. 1, 2027.
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Shirley weighs new street-tree and stone-wall rules after spring warrant push
Shirley MA – The Planning Board is still working on proposed street-tree and stone-wall bylaws, with June 17 now the next meeting to watch.
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U.S. inflation hits 4.2% in May as gas and shelter push costs higher
U.S. inflation accelerated in May, with the CPI up 4.2% year over year as gasoline and shelter kept pressure on commuting and household budgets.
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Atlanta riders get new MARTA tools as World Cup service starts June 11
MARTA’s new app and web rider tools went live June 9, and World Cup service begins June 11 ahead of Atlanta’s first match on June 15 for riders.
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DOE picks St. John Parish rare-earth project for award talks near LaPlace
LaPlace, LA – DOE picked a St. John Parish rare-earth project for award talks, but the funding is not final yet. The move could ripple into jobs and traffic.
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Denver gas stays near $4.11, diesel eases to $4.84
AAA’s latest Denver metro check puts regular gas at $4.113 and diesel at $4.841, with diesel still the tougher number for fleets and delivery work.
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Colorado Springs is testing 34 temporary street-safety projects this summer
Colorado Springs is rolling out 34 temporary Safe Streets COS projects from June through August to slow traffic, test fixes, and improve school-zone safety.
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Phoenix adopts 2030 food plan as SNAP cuts and summer hunger pressures grow
Phoenix city leaders adopted a food plan on June 9 as SUN Bucks launched and Valley food banks reported heavy demand heading into summer.