Scottsdale steps up short-term rental enforcement as citations rise
Scottsdale says short-term rental citations are rising as enforcement increases, while residents still have a complaint path and state law limits local control.
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Santa Clarita’s proposed $361.4 million budget moves forward
Santa Clarita’s proposed $361.4 million 2026-27 budget would fund public safety, parks, road work, transit vehicles, and capital projects if approved.
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U.S. mortgage rates jump to 6.51%, squeezing peak-season buyers
Freddie Mac says the average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.51%, pushing monthly costs higher just as spring homebuying reaches its busiest stretch.
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Federal Reserve opens comment period on proposed payment account for fintechs
The Fed is seeking comment on a limited payment account for eligible firms, a proposal that could reshape payments, competition, and oversight nationwide.
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Stillwater park review could lead to land sales and park upgrades
Stillwater parks staff are reviewing how park land is used and may recommend selling underused property, with proceeds going to upgrades and upkeep.
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Baltimore smoke-shop crackdown advances as zoning and enforcement split
Baltimore MD – City leaders are moving two smoke-shop measures forward: a zoning bill for new locations and a separate enforcement push for repeat violators.
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Rockford advances Hard Rock hotel bond plan ahead of council vote
Rockford leaders moved a Hard Rock hotel and convention center financing plan forward, but the final council vote was still pending.
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Kerr County’s proposed 7% short-term rental tax could fund Hill Country Youth Event Center repairs
Kerr County wants state approval for a 7% hotel occupancy tax on short-term rentals in unincorporated areas, with revenue aimed at event center repairs.
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Huntsville’s proposed $220M TIF 9 would fund VBC expansion and downtown projects
Huntsville is advancing a proposed $220 million TIF 9 district toward a May 28 vote, with a Von Braun Center expansion at the center.
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FAA lowers controller staffing target in new national workforce plan
The FAA has cut its long-term controller staffing target to 12,563, a change that could affect flight reliability, airport operations, and planning.
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U.S. inflation climbed in April as retail sales kept rising
April inflation sped up to 3.8% while retail sales rose 0.5%, leaving households with higher costs even as consumer spending stayed resilient.
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Kennesaw road closures remain in place as repairs continue in Legacy Park and nearby streets
Kennesaw roads near Legacy Park are still closed for repairs, affecting daily routes, school runs, deliveries, and local access.
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Plan Baton Rouge III advances as downtown housing and jobs plan nears council review
Plan Baton Rouge III is moving through Baton Rouge’s review process, with downtown housing, jobs, transportation and investment changes under consideration.
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Roanoke Rapids opens June 15 deadline for housing rehab aid
Roanoke Rapids NC – The city is taking applications through June 15 for a 2026 housing rehab program aimed at lower-income owner-occupants with major home problems.
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Norton Shores tax base rises in Muskegon County equalization report
Norton Shores is listed at $1.93 billion in SEV and $916.8 million in taxable value in Muskegon County’s 2026 equalization report.
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Austin moves to expand HOME housing rules beyond the first rounds
Austin City Council took a first step toward widening HOME-style duplex and triplex rules, but the housing code changes are still being drafted.
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Columbus expands lead-pipe replacement to 50,000 homes and businesses
Columbus OH – The city says its Lead-Safe Columbus program will expand citywide over 12 years, with early work expected in the Hilltop and no direct cost to owners.
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Colorado Springs mayor signs new vehicle rules as council weighs tighter limits
Colorado Springs CO – A new city regulation tightens rules for vehicles and protective detail, while council members consider whether to go further.
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Lester Prairie employers are now in Minnesota Paid Leave’s first premium cycle
Minnesota Paid Leave’s first premium deadline has passed, and Lester Prairie employers now have to keep up with quarterly reporting and payroll setup.
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Atlanta budget proposal heads to council hearings with housing, safety first
Atlanta GA – Mayor Andre Dickens’ proposed $994.7 million general fund budget is moving into council hearings this month, with housing, safety and infrastructure in focus.
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Aurora gas and diesel watch: Frontenac station regular edges up, diesel hits $6.499
Aurora’s watched Frontenac station lists regular at $4.959 and diesel at $6.499. Regular is up 6 cents; diesel is up 50 cents and is the bigger cost hit.
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Frisco gas watch: regular is still in the mid-$3s, diesel is holding near $5
Two Frisco 7-Eleven stations still show regular in the mid-$3s, while diesel stays near $5; AAA Texas and U.S. averages are higher.