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.
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Prince George County lands 352-job Jabil plant at Crosspointe Logistics Center
Prince George County, VA – Jabil plans a Crosspointe Logistics Center plant with 352 jobs, a $6.1 million investment and a fall 2026 opening target.
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Tacoma families face June 22 Parks Tacoma vote on after-school care cuts
Tacoma WA – Parks Tacoma says it must cut about $9 million before year-end, and a June 22 board vote could decide Beyond the Bell, Club B and childcare changes.
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FISA Section 702 nears June 12 lapse amid Trump-Pulte standoff
Section 702 faces a June 12 lapse unless Congress acts, as Trump backs Bill Pulte and the House weighs a short-term fix to keep the program running.
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Mead voters can vote early in Durant June 11-13 before June 16 primary
Mead voters can cast early ballots in Durant June 11-13, then vote at Mead Baptist Church on June 16. State Question 832 is still a proposal.
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Roanoke Rapids weighs a 4-cent property tax hike as budget pressure grows
Roanoke Rapids is weighing a 4-cent city property tax hike in its FY 2026-27 budget. The rate is still only proposed, and residents pushed back June 2.
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Seattle transit tax renewal would double rate and add free ORCA passes
Seattle is weighing a 10-year transit renewal that would raise the sales tax to 0.30%, fund more bus trips and expand free ORCA access if voters approve.
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Columbia planners to consider Five Points overlay change at 705 Saluda
Columbia SC — On June 11, planners will review a request to remove the Five Points overlay from 705 Saluda Avenue, a key step in the hotel plan.
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Indianapolis riders face IndyGo changes June 14, MyKey+ July 1
Indianapolis IN – IndyGo changes bus service June 14 and launches MyKey+ July 1, so riders should check routes and payment setup before then.
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Huntsville approves Phase 2 resurfacing for more than 60 streets
Huntsville City Council approved Phase 2 resurfacing and ADA work for more than 60 streets, and a June 3 district update helps residents track impact.