New DNR shooting range starts construction in Roscommon County, opening planned for fall
Roscommon County construction is underway on a new DNR shooting range in St. Helen, with access restricted during work and a fall 2026 opening target.
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Minford school officials warn Ohio tax bill could squeeze district funding
Minford OH – HB 420 drew opposition from Minford Local Schools at a May 20 hearing, with treasurer Claudia Zaler warning about future funding pressure.
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Fairbanks UAF picks Fort Wainwright commander as next chancellor
Fairbanks AK – UAF has named Fort Wainwright commander Col. Russell Vander Lugt as its next chancellor, with a summer bridge and Sept. 8 start.
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Buffalo council approves 2026-27 budget with 19% property-tax levy increase
Buffalo’s Common Council approved an amended 2026-27 budget on May 26, lowering the property-tax levy increase to 19% before the July 1 start date.
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San Antonio weighs first property-tax hike in 33 years as FY2027 budget unfolds
San Antonio’s FY2027 budget is underway, and leaders are weighing a tax-rate hike, spending cuts, or both before June and August deadlines.
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Brooklyn’s South of Prospect plan could reshape housing along key corridors
The city has launched an early South of Prospect planning process that could reshape zoning, housing, and business growth south of Prospect Park.
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Gilbert closes Desert Sky Park for summer while Phase 2 continues
Gilbert, AZ — Desert Sky Park closed May 26 through Sept. 4 while the town keeps Phase 2 work moving on a 50-acre expansion with fields and family amenities.
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Tacoma’s $27M budget deficit is forcing department mergers and staffing cuts
Tacoma city leaders say a $27 million General Fund gap is driving department mergers, vacancy cuts and service reviews before the next budget cycle.
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Stockton Measure W panel reviews proposed $15.5M budget before June hearings
Stockton’s Measure W committee meets May 28 at 3:30 p.m. in City Hall to review a proposed FY 2026-27 public safety tax plan before June hearings.
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Muscle Shoals council backs 1,100-job transformer plant with 10-year tax break
Muscle Shoals leaders approved a 10-year tax break for Virginia Transformer’s planned Shoals plant, a $302 million project tied to about 1,100 jobs.
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Burr Ridge joins DuPage suburbs pushing back on Illinois BUILD housing plan
Burr Ridge officials are joining a DuPage-area push against Illinois’ pending BUILD housing plan, warning it could weaken zoning and infrastructure control.
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Kill Devil Hills fraud probe leads to five arrests after May 15 report
Five Virginians were arrested in a Kill Devil Hills/Outer Banks fraud probe that started with a May 15 business complaint, police said.
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Austell sewer overflow sent 2,180 gallons into Concord Creek, county says
Austell, GA – Cobb County says a May 17 sewer overflow near Peel Castle Lane sent an estimated 2,180 gallons into Concord Creek before cleanup.
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PennDOT pipe flushing on Reynoldsville-Falls Creek Road is this week
PennDOT lists pipe flushing on Route 0950 in Winslow and Washington townships for May 25-29, giving Reynoldsville-area drivers a timely heads-up.
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New Brighton warns fiber work is underway citywide, with more possible this summer
New Brighton says private fiber crews are working in rights-of-way now, and more underground boring may begin in neighborhoods this summer.
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Tacoma starts transportation impact fees June 1 for new development
Tacoma will begin collecting one-time transportation impact fees on new homes and commercial projects June 1, shifting some growth costs to development.
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Stockton’s tap water odor issue continues as Cal Water flushes system
Stockton residents are still reporting bad smell and taste in tap water, but Cal Water says it remains safe while crews flush the system.
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Deer Park eyes $7.16 million water-and-sewer debt vote before July 7
Deer Park has posted notice of up to $7.16 million in water and sewer debt, with June 15 budget hearings and a July 7 council vote ahead.
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Minneapolis Council approves six-month pause on large data centers
Minneapolis approved a six-month pause on certain large data centers while officials study zoning, power demand and neighborhood impacts.
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Des Moines pushes back on Sea-Tac airport plan timeline as comment period opens
Des Moines is asking for more time to review Sea-Tac’s draft airport plan, but the Port’s 60-day comment window runs only until July 21.
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Buffalo Harbor State Park sprayground opens for summer use on the Outer Harbor
Buffalo NY – The new Buffalo Harbor State Park sprayground is open daily for summer, adding free waterfront play space for families on the Outer Harbor.
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Elkin faces renewed flood watchfulness after Memorial Day rains
Elkin residents should watch low-water crossings, ponding, and commute delays as National Weather Service guidance and regional flood reports keep the area on alert.