Visalia Parkway widening enters final construction phase
Median improvements and final paving are underway on Visalia Parkway, where sidewalks and a Class II bike lane remain part of a September 2026 target.
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Columbia commission approves early plans for nearly 120 townhomes
The Columbia Planning Commission approved early plans for Cedar Cove, a proposed development that could add nearly 120 townhomes to the city’s housing pipeline.
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Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara to Resign at End of August
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara will leave office at the end of August 2026 to become CEO of the Illinois Municipal League after serving since 2017.
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Burnsville Police City Hall project remains on track for September phase one
Burnsville says its $100 million Police City Hall project remains on schedule, with the first phase due in September 2026 and police additions to follow.
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Arizona Supreme Court Clears Way for Downtown Marana Project
The Arizona Supreme Court denied a petition for review tied to Downtown Marana, ending the legal challenge and allowing the town project to move forward.
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Apopka Advances Proposed 10% Property-Tax Increase on 4-1 Vote
Apopka commissioners voted 4-1 to advance a proposed 10% property-tax increase for the 2026-27 budget, with final hearings still ahead.
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Douglas County approves $7.5 million youth-sports investment
Douglas County approved $7.5 million for a Castle Rock field house tied to a broader youth-sports plan that includes Parker and other communities.
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Sammamish Council Advances Three Land-Use Questions After July Review
The Sammamish City Council considered three land-use questions July 7 after Planning Commission study began in April, moving the issues into the council’s review.
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Davis Measure W sets Nov. 3 vote on Willowgrove changes
Davis voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve General Plan and land-use changes for Willowgrove, including residential and park designations.
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LIV Golf Indianapolis Set for Aug. 20-23 at Westfield’s Chatham Hills
LIV Golf Indianapolis is scheduled for Aug. 20-23, 2026, at The Club at Chatham Hills, putting Westfield on the event’s four-day tournament schedule.
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Victoria Releases Draft 2026 CDBG Action Plan
Victoria has released a draft 2026 CDBG action plan, with public input planned for July and City Council approval of funding allocations expected in August.
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Cheyenne Police Projects Head to August 2026 Sixth-Penny Ballot
Cheyenne voters will consider $4.7 million in sixth-penny funding for police technology, digital evidence systems and firearms-training improvements.
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Eagle Mountain Sets Hearing on Proposed Public-Safety Tax Increase
Eagle Mountain will take public comment Aug. 6 on a proposed property-tax increase in its 2026–27 budget before a scheduled Aug. 18 adoption vote.
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Brentwood Appoints Walter O’Grodnick as 13th Police Chief
Brentwood has appointed Walter O’Grodnick as its 13th police chief. He takes the permanent post July 16 after serving as interim chief since September.
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San José Moves Toward Environmental Rules for Future Data Centers
A San José committee recommended uniform standards for future data centers, covering energy, water, generators, emissions, noise and public notice.
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Louisville Reports First-Year Drops in Homicides, Shootings
Louisville’s first annual Safe Louisville report says homicides fell 22% and nonfatal shootings dropped 28%, the city’s lowest shooting total in a decade.
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New Orleans Begins Six-Month Review of City Hall Complex
New Orleans has appointed an 11-member committee to study the future of City Hall and Civil District Court, with the first public meeting set for July 22.
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Fort Worth Council to Consider Data-Center Moratorium Process Aug. 11
Fort Worth will continue developing data-center regulations as the City Council prepares to consider a moratorium process on Aug. 11, 2026.
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Milwaukee County estimates courthouse replacement at $897 million
Milwaukee County’s updated courthouse plan estimates a $897 million replacement for the Public Safety Building, with relocation and demolition anticipated in 2028.
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Bezos Earth Fund Commits $10 Million to Indianapolis Park
Indy Parks says the Bezos Earth Fund will provide $10 million to transform Reverend Mozel Sanders Park as part of Indianapolis’ 2026 park improvements.
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Cincinnati BuildReady Housing Competition Sets Aug. 14 Deadline
Cincinnati’s BuildReady competition is seeking designs for two-, three- and four-family homes before an Aug. 14 deadline and a September awards event.
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Kansas City voters approve $1.7 billion city improvement package
Kansas City voters approved five measures authorizing about $1.7 billion for water, sewer, housing, civic facilities and East Side development.