Salt Lake City budget cuts $13.2M, still points to higher taxes and fees
Salt Lake City says it trimmed $13.2 million from its FY27 plan, but the proposal still points to a higher property-tax rate and utility fees.
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Phoenix homeowners face a 2.79% primary-tax bump before June 17 hearing
Phoenix homeowners face a 2.79% rise in average primary property taxes, even as the rate dips slightly, with a public hearing set for June 17.
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Satsuma flood cleanup lingers after May storms as sandbags stay available
Satsuma, AL — The city still has sandbags at Public Works after late-May flooding, while sewer-overflow reports show cleanup is not finished.
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Huntsville approves $8.45 million resurfacing package for 62 streets
Huntsville City Council approved $8.45 million in Phase 2 resurfacing work on May 28, with 62 streets and ADA/concrete upgrades in the package.
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Chicago still in play after Springfield stalls Bears stadium deal
Chicago IL – Illinois lawmakers ended session without a final Bears stadium package, but a Senate amendment still leaves Chicago in the mix.
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Albuquerque council adopts minimum-wage hike; first phase starts in 2027
Albuquerque council approved a phased minimum-wage hike on June 1, but the first increase won’t hit payrolls until 2027, and state wage rules still apply for now.
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NYC’s pied-à-terre tax is now law and could raise $500M a year
New York, NY — The FY 2027 budget adds a surcharge on luxury NYC second homes, aimed at nonresident owners and projected to raise about $500M a year.
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Austell weighs infill overlay district as downtown planning advances
Austell GA – City leaders are weighing an infill overlay district for downtown, a zoning tool that could shape design rules and future project reviews.
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Deer Park sets June 16 hearing on 22.9-acre Red Bluff Road rezoning
Deer Park will hold a June 16 joint hearing on rezoning 22.9 acres at 5151, 5301 and 5401 Red Bluff Road from Highway Service to M1 Industrial Park District.
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Cincinnati gas slips to $4.03, diesel to $5.69 in latest AAA check
Cincinnati OH Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s latest check shows regular gas at $4.026 and diesel at $5.685, with gas below Ohio and U.S. averages.
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CDC expands Ebola screening to four U.S. airports as travel rules tighten
CDC has tightened Ebola screening for some travelers from outbreak countries, routing them through four U.S. airports for extra checks.
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Downtown Miami fan fest starts June 13, bringing crowds and transit shifts
Bayfront Park’s 23-day FIFA Fan Festival opens June 13, and Miami-Dade’s mobility plan could change downtown commutes, access and traffic.
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White House trims metal tariffs for farm gear, HVAC and some machinery
A June 1 White House proclamation lowers tariffs on some farm gear and HVAC products, while raising duties on other metal items and machinery.
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Studio City hikers face a new Wilacre parking fee after MRCA ends free-parking subsidy
Wilacre Park in Studio City started charging for parking again on May 20 after MRCA said county budget cuts ended the subsidy that kept it free.
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Bakersfield gas and diesel slip again, but diesel still towers over year-ago prices
Bakersfield gas and diesel both dipped again, but diesel still sits far above last year and keeps squeezing commuters, haulers, and small businesses.
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Shakopee gas watch: regular is above $4 at key stations, diesel is near $5.40
A Shakopee 7-Eleven lists regular at $4.369 and diesel at $5.399, while Sam’s Club shows a lower unleaded price at $4.19.
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Draper gas watch: Lone Peak 7-Eleven climbs to $4.70 regular, $5.62 diesel
Draper’s Lone Peak 7-Eleven lists $4.70 regular and $5.62 diesel, both higher than the last check, while 12300 South stays cheaper on both fuels.
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Cape Coral fuel prices keep easing, but diesel is still above $5
Cape Coral FL Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s latest check shows regular gas and diesel easing, but diesel still tops $5 and both are higher than a year ago.
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Altoona gas eases again while diesel holds just under $6 in AAA check
Altoona gas & diesel watch: regular fell to $4.475 and diesel stayed at $5.952 today, keeping Altoona above Pennsylvania and U.S. averages.
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Bellaire fuel watch: gas near $4.69, diesel near $6.09 as prices ease
AAA’s latest Traverse City-area check shows regular gas and diesel easing, but Bellaire’s Marathon listing still sits above both averages.
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Aurora fuel prices cool, but diesel still swings by station
Colorado’s benchmark eased again, but Aurora station prices still range from $3.959 regular to $5.199 diesel, leaving room to shop around.
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Delta fuel watch: regular near $4.50, diesel near $5.67 as Colorado eases
Delta CO Gas & Diesel Watch – A Main Street Shell still lists low estimates, but broader Delta checks sit near $4.50 regular and $5.67 diesel.