Novato Costco gas station wins key approval; what the April 13 vote changes now
Novato CA – The Planning Commission approved Costco’s fuel facility at Vintage Oaks on April 13, moving the long-debated project forward while appeal rights remain.
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Beavercreek’s April 27 vote could put a 1% city income tax and property-tax cut on the November ballot
Beavercreek OH – Council is set to consider a 1% income-tax proposal April 27 that would shift city funding away from property taxes if voters approve it in November.
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Crawford burn rules changed again: county ban lifted, but Fort Robinson campfires still restricted
Crawford NE – Dawes County lifted its open-burning ban April 14, but Fort Robinson campfires are still restricted and local burn permits still need approval.
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DC curfew returns after expiration, and the Council is moving on a permanent version
Washington DC – The juvenile curfew expired, then returned under emergency order. Here is what changed, which neighborhoods are affected, and what comes next.
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Reno Council’s April 22 data center debate could shape water, power, and development rules
Reno NV – City Council is set to discuss data center regulations April 22, a vote-watch item that could affect water use, power demand, and future project approvals.
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Raleigh Water restrictions started April 20: What residents, landscapers, and businesses can do now
Raleigh NC – Stage 1 water restrictions took effect April 20 as drought conditions worsened. Here’s what the watering schedule means for homes and businesses.
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Portland budget proposal keeps fire and police levels steady, but adds fees and trims services
Portland OR – Mayor Keith Wilson’s proposed budget protects fire and police staffing, while cutting some parks and homeless-services spending and leaning on new transportation fees.
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Plano’s new Via rides start May 4 for seniors, with Legacy West service still to come
Plano TX – A new Via microtransit service starts May 4 for riders 65 and older, with a free launch period, a $3 base fare later, and more transit changes ahead.
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Pittsburgh trims food access funding as council reshapes 2026 budget
Pittsburgh PA – City Council cut the Food Justice Fund in half during April budget changes, shifting money to other priorities as fiscal pressure continues.
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Boardman voters face a school levy decision as early voting opens and local tax pressure builds
Boardman OH – Early voting is underway for the May 5 primary, and Boardman residents can now weigh a school levy renewal that affects local taxes and district funding.
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Greensboro may swap summer pallet shelters for housing-first pilots at its April 21 meeting
Greensboro NC – Council is set to weigh a shift away from the Doorway pallet-shelter model, with new summer shelter sites and two small housing pilots.
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Glendale council’s $16,200 allowance faces new scrutiny as transparency questions resurface
Glendale AZ – A new local report has renewed scrutiny of the council’s $16,200 annual allowance, with residents now asking how easily public spending can be traced.
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Omaha Public Schools signals a higher levy in its 2026-27 budget after a $50 million gap
Omaha NE – OPS is weighing a possible property-tax levy increase after a preliminary 2026-27 budget showed an estimated $50 million gap tied to a state aid error.
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Oklahoma City opens comment period on housing and homelessness spending plan before May 5 vote
Oklahoma City OK – Residents can weigh in on the draft 2026-27 HUD Action Plan before the April 21 review and May 5 Council vote on housing funds.
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Oakland’s new encampment abatement policy gives the city more room to remove RVs and street camps
Oakland CA – The City Council’s April 14 vote changes when Oakland can remove some encampments and RVs on public property, with effects for sidewalks and shelter access.
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Spartanburg’s East Main Street could lose two travel lanes this spring as SCDOT adds bike lanes
Spartanburg SC – SCDOT is proposing a road diet on East Main Street that would add bike lanes, trim travel lanes, and change how drivers cross the corridor.
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Kankakee planning board weighs senior housing permit and South Side rezoning on April 21
Kankakee IL – The April 21 Planning Board agenda includes a senior housing permit and South Side rezoning cases that could shape future housing options.
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Charlotte water restrictions started April 20: what voluntary Stage 1 means for lawns, car washing, and what happens if drought worsens
Charlotte NC – Charlotte Water began voluntary Stage 1 restrictions April 20, asking customers to cut outdoor water use as drought conditions worsen across the region.
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Austin’s coming density bonus overhaul could change where taller housing gets built and what affordability is required
Austin TX – The city is revisiting its density bonus rules, a move that could change where taller housing is allowed and what affordability tradeoffs developers must make.
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Nashville council faces final East Bend scrapyard vote as 41-acre East Bank rezoning reaches decision day
Nashville TN – Metro Council is set to vote on East Bend zoning changes April 21, a decision that could reshape a 40.96-acre East Bank scrapyard site.
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Demopolis can add 116 acres near U.S. 80 and Ala. 69. What changes next
Demopolis AL – The city can annex 116 acres near Gallion, but zoning review, hearings, and a future council decision still stand between the land and any project.
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Philadelphia’s new rideshare tax fight is really about school funding, and the next budget votes matter
Philadelphia PA – A proposed $1 fee on rideshare trips could raise school funding, but it is still part of the FY27 budget fight and needs Council approval.