Baton Rouge Housing Plan Proposed for $7.49 Million in Federal Funds
Baton Rouge’s proposed 2026-27 housing plan outlined $7.49 million in federal funds, with public comments accepted through Aug. 8.
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Boise Airport receives $74 million in federal infrastructure grants
Boise Airport announced a $74 million federal grant award for infrastructure projects, adding significant funding to its ongoing modernization program.
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Scottsdale sets November council race after July primary
Solange Whitehead won reelection in Scottsdale’s July primary, while four candidates advanced to November for the two remaining City Council seats.
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St. Joseph council pauses review of proposed Pickett Road data center
The St. Joseph City Council approved a pause on the proposed Pickett Road data center while the city develops policies for its local impacts.
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Idaho Falls approves construction agreement for four EV charging stations
Idaho Falls approved a construction agreement worth up to $1.95 million for four electric-vehicle charging stations funded through a federal-local grant.
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East Orange Lists 2,000-Unit Pipeline, $100M Infrastructure Plan
East Orange says more than 2,000 homes are in its development pipeline and outlines over $100 million in proposed FY 2026 park, street and water upgrades.
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Commerce City North Range Police Substation Moves Toward Construction Design
Commerce City’s planned North Range police substation cleared a key city approval and is moving from development design toward construction documents.
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Turlock Faces State Legal Action Over Housing Element Delays
California’s attorney general has filed legal action involving Turlock’s Housing Element as the city works through revisions requested by state housing officials.
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Officials release footage of Wilmington police shooting involving Kadir Skinner
Delaware and Wilmington officials released body-camera footage from the June 24 shooting near 24th and Carter streets as a state investigation continues.
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Bolingbrook Residents Push Back on $142.4M Water Rate Request
Bolingbrook residents and village officials are challenging Illinois American Water’s proposed $142.4 million rate increase before the Illinois Commerce Commission.
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Johnson City Safe City rollout was 75% complete ahead of Aug. 1 target
Johnson City police said the Safe City technology rollout was about 75% installed July 16, with cameras, plate readers and gunshot detection still being added.
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Lake Elsinore Adopts Fiscal 2026–27 City Budget
Lake Elsinore has approved its fiscal 2026–27 budget, setting the city’s operating framework for municipal programs and services through the coming fiscal year.
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Huntington Beach Approves Housing Plan After State Dispute
The Huntington Beach City Council voted 5-2 to approve a long-delayed housing plan covering 13,368 units during the 2021-2029 planning cycle.
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Brownsville Sets 2026-28 Schedule for Municipal Complex Renovation
Brownsville will renovate a nearly 100,000-square-foot complex in phases from December 2026 through March 2028, changing office locations and public access.
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Birmingham approves 20-condition zoning rules for data centers
Birmingham’s City Council approved new zoning conditions for data centers, covering site size, neighborhood setbacks, water use, power, noise and public notice.
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Grand River dam removal begins in downtown Grand Rapids
Construction is underway on a long-planned project to remove four low-head dams and restore rapids and habitat along 30 acres of the Grand River.
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Amarillo Housing Authority Opens Section 8 Waitlist Lottery Enrollment
Amarillo renters can enter a Housing Choice Voucher waitlist lottery beginning Aug. 6, but enrollment does not guarantee an immediate housing voucher.
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Fayetteville seeks development team for 9.3-acre site south of downtown
Fayetteville is seeking an experienced development team to help shape the future of the 9.3-acre, city-owned Blount and Gillespie site south of downtown.
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Worcester Schools Delay Boundary Scenarios Until August 2026
Worcester Public Schools will present initial boundary and pathway scenarios in August 2026, followed by seven public forums before a November review.
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Fremont Charter Ballot Decision Remains Unpublished After July 28 Meeting
Fremont has not posted the outcome of the City Council’s July 28 final meeting on whether a proposed charter would go to voters in November.
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Tacoma voters faced $320 million streets and sidewalks measure
Tacoma’s Proposition 1 proposed a 10-year, $320 million transportation investment funded partly by new property and utility taxes.
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Spokane Wildfires Burn 600 Structures as Response Continues
Wind-driven wildfires swept across northwest Spokane, forcing evacuations, destroying structures and turning the Spokane Convention Center into a shelter.