Reno council weighs data-center moratorium Monday as rules rewrite advances
Reno NV – Council meets Monday, June 1, to consider a data-center rule rewrite and a final moratorium through Dec. 31, 2026, or until new rules pass.
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University of the Pacific plans Stockton medical school aimed at easing doctor shortages by 2030
Stockton CA – University of the Pacific plans a Stockton campus medical school for 2030, with St. Joseph’s Medical Center as its clinical partner.
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Miami pushes $450M public safety bond decision to July 9
Miami commissioners pushed a decision on the proposed $450 million public safety bond to July 9, keeping police and fire upgrades in play.
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U.S. judge leaves Trump’s mail-voting order in place for now
A federal judge declined to block Trump’s March 31 election order, saying the challenge is premature while agency action remains pending.
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Wilacre trailhead parking fee returns in Studio City
Studio City CA – Wilacre Park’s trailhead parking fee is back as of May 20, adding a small cost for hikers, dog walkers and short visits.
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Fontana council approves downtown zoning changes for outdoor dining, parking
Fontana CA – The May 26 council vote updates downtown outdoor dining, parking near city lots and entitlement rules, with Forge District context.
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Denver pauses new data center permits for a year to write rules
Denver CO – City leaders have paused new data center applications for a year while Denver writes rules on water, power, zoning, noise and air quality.
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Red Bank Super Foodtown closes after 50 years, and Broad Street watch begins
Red Bank NJ – Super Foodtown closed on Broad Street after about 50 years, and a reported Atlantic Club move plan now hangs over the site.
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Sound Transit keeps Ballard Link moving, but Market Street remains unfunded
Sound Transit approved an updated ST3 plan that advances Ballard Link to Seattle Center and keeps West Seattle moving, while Market Street stays unfunded.
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Smyrna’s River Line Park splash pad is open, with bookable summer hours
River Line Park’s new splash pad opened May 1, and Smyrna’s current summer sessions now give families a bookable local option in Ward 7.
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Albuquerque approves $1.5B FY27 budget after $11.8M discrepancy fight
Albuquerque City Council approved a $1.5 billion FY27 budget on May 18 after flagging an $11.8 million gap, with service and pay changes ahead.
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Houston’s Main Street Promenade opens downtown, adding a seven-block corridor
Downtown Houston opened the permanent Main Street Promenade on May 30, turning seven blocks between Commerce and Rusk into a pedestrian corridor.
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Randolph County budget talks in Asheboro head toward June tax votes
Asheboro NC – Randolph County’s budget calendar moves from school presentations to June hearings and a June 15 vote on taxes, fees and school rates.
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Visalia warns contractors about fake permit invoices tied to Site Plan Review
Visalia is warning builders, developers and property owners about fake invoices and phishing emails aimed at active Site Plan Review and permit cases.
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Columbus Issue 5 starts civilian crisis-response rollout planning
Columbus voters approved Issue 5 on May 5, and the county’s official canvass posted May 21, pushing city leaders into staffing and funding work.
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Troy drivers face June detours as SR 41 ramp and roundabout overlap
Troy OH – Drivers already dealing with a closed SR 41 ramp to northbound I-75 will face another closure June 8 at Adams, Staunton and Riverside.
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Salt Lake City budget hearing weighs tax hike, utility rates, Hive Pass cut
Salt Lake City leaders are weighing a 12.5% city property-tax hike, higher utility and waste rates, and a Hive Pass subsidy cut ahead of a June 2 hearing.
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Phoenix budget adds housing money; June 17 tax hearing is next
Phoenix approved its next budget with housing, homelessness, heat-response and staffing money, but homeowners should watch the June 17 tax hearing.
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Elkhart’s biggest street project breaks ground on Hively Avenue
Elkhart has broken ground on the Hively Avenue Overpass, a $51 million project meant to cut rail delays and ease traffic near South Main Street.
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ALDOT begins overnight resurfacing on SR-255 service roads in Huntsville
Huntsville drivers on SR-255/Research Park Boulevard should expect single-lane overnight closures as ALDOT resurfaces the service roads through summer.
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Susanville is recruiting a city manager during budget season, with pay up to $256,258
Susanville is seeking a new city manager while the FY 2026-27 budget is still open for public comment, with first reviews set for June 29.
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Walton voters approve $26.9 million school budget after crossing tax cap
Walton NY – Voters approved Walton Central School District’s $26.9 million budget 247-152 after it crossed the tax cap and needed supermajority support.