Vallejo budget plan targets 44 vacant positions and 10 jobs
The Vallejo City Council approved a modified budget-cut scenario aimed at a projected $10.7 million deficit, including 10 job cuts and 44 vacant positions.
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Rochester’s Downtown Infrastructure Program Moves Into 2026
Rochester is beginning a coordinated downtown infrastructure program tied to Mayo’s expansion, with work planned across streets, utilities and public spaces through 2030.
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Huntington Beach Approves Overdue Housing Plan After Court Penalties
The Huntington Beach City Council approved its overdue 2021-2029 Housing Element in a 5-2 vote after state litigation and escalating court penalties.
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Brownsville Data-Center Hearing Outcome Remains Unclear
A proposed data center in a former Walmart building near the Port of Brownsville had a scheduled hearing, but no public decision or final project terms are identified.
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Chattanooga Wilcox Bridge Replacement Set for Late 2026 Start
Chattanooga’s $54.5 million Wilcox Boulevard Bridge replacement remains in pre-construction, with work expected to start in late 2026.
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Providence agency allocates $3.4 million for three housing projects
The Providence Redevelopment Agency approved Housing Trust Fund awards for projects in South Providence, Mount Hope and the West End.
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Oxnard Voters Will Decide on Half-Cent Sales Tax Renewal
Oxnard voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to renew an existing half-cent sales tax expected to generate about $20 million a year for city services.
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Augusta Moves Ahead With Data-Center Rules After Moratorium Extension
Augusta officials extended a moratorium debate as the city prepared a comprehensive data-center ordinance for Commission consideration on July 21.
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Des Moines approves amended $16.4 million soccer-stadium grant
The City Council approved a revised deal for a planned downtown soccer stadium, including $7 million in construction grants and 25 years of annual payments.
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Worcester Council Delays Decision on Police Oversight Board
Worcester City Council postponed a decision on a civilian police review board after 80 minutes of testimony and a recommendation against creating one.
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San Bernardino adopts 2026–27 budget with $104.9 million reserve
San Bernardino’s City Council approved the 2026–27 budget, preserving a projected $104.9 million General Fund reserve and directing $1 million to arts.
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California Advances Budget Request for Santa Clarita Courthouse
California’s Judicial Branch has prepared a 2027–28 budget request for a proposed 24-courtroom courthouse covering about 278,000 square feet.
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Hialeah schedules Aug. 11 council meeting amid fiscal 2027 budget process
Hialeah’s next listed City Council meeting is Aug. 11, after July meetings were canceled and as the city’s fiscal 2027 budget process moves forward.
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Norfolk approves additional fiscal 2027 pay increases
Norfolk City Council approved a compensation-plan amendment giving eligible city and constitutional-office employees total fiscal 2027 increases of 3.5% or 4%.
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Scottsdale Advances Water-Use Ordinance, Reviews Data Centers
Scottsdale City Council advanced a large-water-user ordinance initiative as Mayor Lisa Borowsky led a review of data-center development standards.
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Flemington’s 123-Unit Liberty Village Redevelopment Enters New Jersey Permitting-Dashboard Pilot
New Jersey selected the HBC Liberty Village Urban Renewal project in Flemington as one of 10 projects in a statewide permitting-dashboard pilot. The proposed redevelopment includes 123 housing units, 19 affordable units, retail renovation and flood-mitigation improvements.
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VDOT announces safety improvements at Route 360 and Newland Road near Warsaw
Construction is scheduled to begin in April 2026 at the Route 360 and Route 624/Newland Road intersection in Richmond County, with a new crossover planned for westbound drivers heading toward Warsaw.
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Utica begins 2026 roadway improvement program
Utica’s Engineering Department has launched the city’s 2026 Roadway Improvement Program, a broad effort focused on roadway conditions, public safety and the long-term life of local infrastructure.
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Catlettsburg wastewater plant improvement project moves into design phase
Kentucky Infrastructure Authority records identify HDR as the designer for improvements at the Catlettsburg Wastewater Treatment Plant under an approved corrective-action plan, with a June 1, 2026 milestone.
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Shrewsbury receives $126,792 state grant for Buttonwood Drive improvements
Shrewsbury Borough has been awarded a $126,792 FY2026 Municipal Aid Grant for roadway-preservation improvements on Buttonwood Drive.
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Turtle Creek former school converted into 26 affordable apartments for youth leaving foster care
The former Calvin Anderson Schoolhouse at St. Colman in Turtle Creek has been converted into 26 affordable apartments for young people aging out of foster care.
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Franklin municipal electricity program sets $0.15-per-kilowatt-hour standard rate
Eligible Franklin basic-service electricity customers who receive the town’s notice will be automatically enrolled unless they opt out by Aug. 19, 2026.