Santa Fe police plan six mobile enforcement cameras for August
Santa Fe police expect to deploy six mobile cameras in August 2026, with devices divided between the city’s north and south sides.
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Santa Monica Council Advances Housing-Focused Homelessness Model
Santa Monica reported an 18.7% drop in unsheltered homelessness as the City Council approved a new system to coordinate outreach through permanent housing.
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Franklin’s Fiscal 2026-27 Budget Keeps Property-Tax Rate Unchanged
Franklin’s new fiscal-year budget keeps the property-tax rate at $0.296 per $100 of assessed value while adding staff and funding infrastructure.
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Springdale sets Nov. 3 election for vacant Ward 2 seat
Springdale will hold a Nov. 3 special election for the vacant Ward 2, Position 2 seat, with candidate filing set for July 29 through Aug. 5.
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Carson approves development agreement for 21207 S. Main Street
The Carson City Council adopted Ordinance No. 26-2606, advancing a large mixed-use redevelopment project at 21207 S. Main Street.
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Roswell opens centralized public safety headquarters
Roswell has opened a new headquarters at 1080 Holcomb Bridge Road, bringing its police and fire departments together in one facility.
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Trenton Council Bars Police Help With Civil ICE Enforcement
Trenton City Council approved an ordinance barring city police from assisting ICE with civil immigration enforcement after public debate over cooperation.
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Midland Sets August Budget Proceeding as School Projects Advance
Midland’s city budget workshop and tax-rate-ceiling proceeding is set for Aug. 12, while Midland ISD reports progress on several construction and renovation projects.
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Palm Bay council approves $7.03 million Majors Golf Course offer
The Palm Bay City Council voted 5-0 to make a $7.03 million counteroffer and authorized eminent-domain action if the seller rejects it.
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Hayward commission approves hyperscale data-center project
Hayward’s Planning Commission approved a large hyperscale data-center project after a July hearing, drawing concerns about power demand, scale and city oversight.
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Two men sentenced in Alexandria hotel sexual-assault case
Ja’Real Wilkins received 40 years and Tysheem Boykins 16 years after jury convictions in a 2022 Alexandria hotel case.
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Salem considers data-center moratorium as Mill Creek project advances
Salem officials are discussing possible restrictions on new data centers as Verrus begins city review of a proposed $5.1 billion project at Mill Creek.
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Ohio Approves $400,000 for Akron Public-Safety Training Facility
The Ohio General Assembly finalized a $3.7 billion capital budget that includes $400,000 for Akron’s Dan Street training facility.
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Chattanooga Celebrates Spain’s World Cup Connection
Spain’s national team spent more than a month in Chattanooga during the 2026 World Cup period before winning the tournament, giving the city a global sports link.
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Providence Mayor, Council Remain Divided Over Rental Policy
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and the City Council remain split over rent stabilization, eviction prevention and how the city should respond to housing pressure.
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Mobile Plans $17 Million Repaving Program for 250 Streets
Mobile is moving ahead with a roughly $17 million repaving program covering 250 city streets, using local and transportation-related funding.
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Peoria clears way for Amkor’s $33 million expansion
Peoria approved a land sale tied to Amkor Technology’s planned semiconductor expansion north of Loop 303, a project that could shape growth for decades.
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Knoxville council advances housing, waterfront and data-center policies
Knoxville City Council backed affordable housing at the St. Mary’s site, advanced a North Waterfront plan and approved a data-center moratorium.
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Huntsville Advances Tax District Plan Focused on Von Braun Center
Huntsville is pursuing a nearly 3,700-acre tax district that could direct about $220 million toward Von Braun Center and other downtown projects.
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Wahkiakum schools in Cathlamet receive seven-year, $30 million facilities grant
Wahkiakum School District received a seven-year, $30 million grant for electrical updates, a grade-school roof and a new HVAC system, with electrical work planned for summer 2026.
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Newtonville Station Rebuild Remains in Design and Procurement
The MBTA’s Newtonville Station accessibility project is advancing through Construction Manager-at-Risk procurement, with work targeted to begin by the end of 2026.
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Jacksonville opens public comment on 2026–2030 housing and community-development plan
Jacksonville has released its 2026–2030 Consolidated Plan and 2026 Action Plan for public review, with comments accepted through Aug. 16, 2026.