Las Vegas traffic calming work begins at 18 sites, mostly near schools
Las Vegas crews began traffic-calming work June 1 at 18 sites, with lane restrictions expected through August and most work near northwest valley schools.
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U.S. proposes tariffs on goods from 60 economies after forced-labor review
USTR proposed new tariffs after a forced-labor review of 60 economies, starting a July comment period that could affect prices if finalized.
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Springfield Union Station arrests spark debate over fare-free PVTA buses
Springfield MA – A June 3 city response to eight arrests in 48 hours at Union Station has renewed debate over PVTA’s fare-free Try Transit service.
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DC commuters face Constitution Ave closures for National Archives festival
Washington, DC – Constitution Avenue closures and WMATA bus detours around the National Archives festival could slow downtown trips through June 8.
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Baltimore Key Bridge trial delayed after settlements leave loss claims open
Baltimore, MD – A federal judge postponed the Key Bridge civil trial after late settlements, leaving Baltimore City, Baltimore County and business loss claims open.
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Cincinnati’s Hyde Park Square revised plan drops hotel, lowers height
Cincinnati OH – Developers filed a June 3 revised Hyde Park Square plan that drops the hotel, lowers the building, and reworks parking access.
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Yonkers adopts $1.64B budget, trims tax hike to 4.75%
Yonkers NY – The City Council unanimously adopted a $1.64 billion budget, trimming the proposed tax hike to 4.75% and adding $56.3 million for schools.
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St. Petersburg alley death arrest comes amid another fatal crash
St. Petersburg FL – Police charged a city garbage truck driver in a downtown alley death, and the next day reported another fatal crash.
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Supreme Court lets Alabama use GOP-leaning map for 2026 elections
The Supreme Court’s stay keeps Alabama’s 2023 congressional map in place for now and leaves Aug. 11 special primaries on track in four districts.
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Denver Broncos finalize Burnham Yard land deal, moving stadium plan forward
The Broncos have a formal agreement to buy Burnham Yard in Denver, but the 58-acre site still needs a fall closing before the transfer is done.
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Norfolk’s Maury High School project is closing nearby streets through August
Norfolk, VA – Street closures started June 1 around Maury High School, and drivers should expect detours and delays into mid-to-late August.
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Richmond Public Schools approves FY27 budget, closes virtual academy
Richmond Public Schools approved its FY27 budget June 2, closing a $4 million gap with cuts that end Richmond Virtual Academy and lower coverage pay.
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Tabor City’s Lake Tabor gets fresh scrutiny as summer use picks up
State officials say discolored water can signal a harmful algal bloom, and Lake Tabor’s history shows why summer caution matters in Tabor City.
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Seattle mayor proposes 0.3% transit tax renewal as council clock starts
Seattle WA – Mayor Katie Wilson has proposed renewing Seattle’s transit sales tax at 0.3% for 10 years, but council approval is still needed for a November vote.
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U.S. job openings rose in April, but hiring slowed as employers stayed cautious
April job openings rose even as hiring slowed, while the Fed said employment was mostly flat and consumer spending and prices stayed under pressure.
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Mesa adopts FY 2026-27 budget after $30M-$36M gap warning
Mesa’s FY 2026-27 budget is set after officials warned of a $30 million to $36 million general-fund gap and said reserves and cuts helped close it.
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Roanoke Rapids council meets Thursday on proposed 4-cent tax hike
Roanoke Rapids NC – City leaders meet Thursday after a public hearing on a proposed budget that would raise the tax rate to 68.1 cents and draw reserves.
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Delta fuel watch: regular gas and diesel stay split across local pumps
Delta CO Gas & Diesel Watch – Regular is near $4.50 and diesel about $5.67 at nearby pumps, keeping work trucks and deliveries under pressure.
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Minneapolis data center moratorium heads to June 16 hearing
Minneapolis MN – The city’s six-month data center moratorium is in effect and returns to council June 16 for a committee hearing on possible zoning limits.
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Ayer-Shirley school budget shortfall heads toward June 17 meeting
The Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee is facing a FY25 budget shortfall, a non-unit pay vote and AFSCME bargaining ahead of its June 17 meeting.
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Las Vegas voters have one day left for Clark County early voting
Clark County early voting ends Friday, June 5. Las Vegas voters can still use City Hall voting, mail-ballot drop-off and the June 9 vote party.
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Houston public housing waitlists reopen June 22 after 2023 closure
Housing Alliance HTX will reopen eight public housing waitlists June 22-July 6, with lottery selection and the voucher waitlist still closed.