St. Louis residents can weigh updated zoning proposals at two September open houses
St. Louis residents can review updated zoning maps and rules at September open houses, complete a parking survey through Oct. 5 and join an Oct. 15 virtual meeting.
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Baltimore rolls out Back River odor-control changes as residents demand relief
Baltimore is taking interim steps to address suspected Back River odors while a third-party analysis and broader abatement plan remain pending.
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Detroit adds seven GOAL Line after-school sites with $2.2 million in city funding
Detroit is expanding GOAL Line after-school programming to seven new recreation-center and library locations during the 2026-27 school year, with an expected reach of about 1,000 additional students.
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University of Minnesota plans to remove West Bank license-plate camera after privacy backlash
The University of Minnesota said it planned to remove a recently installed Flock camera near Minneapolis’ West Bank within a week, after criticism over surveillance, data access and public notice.
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Fresno Central Southeast Plan Hearing Continued to October 22
A Fresno City Council hearing on a proposed 2,067-acre Central Southeast plan was continued from September 17 to October 22, leaving the proposed rezone, General Plan update and housing-capacity changes unresolved.
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Virginia Beach develops stormwater control center as flood-protection work expands
Virginia Beach is building a five-phase stormwater control center that will combine weather, water-level, infrastructure and sensor data to support flood and severe-weather response through 2027.
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Riverside Measure O scrutiny continues after state audit and court rulings
A state audit found reviewed Measure O spending aligned with voter-approved purposes while criticizing RUSD’s documentation and communication about the proposed STEM Education Center.
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San Jose weighs limits on nondisclosure agreements for officials as data center debate grows
A San Jose committee unanimously backed developing policy options on private NDAs as data center and other large-energy-use projects remain under city review.
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Salt Lake City weighs sharp increases in utility impact fees
Salt Lake City is considering higher one-time water, sewer and stormwater impact fees for new construction, with public hearings scheduled for September 22 and October 6, 2026.
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Richmond voters will decide on a 1% school-construction sales tax this fall
Richmond voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to authorize a local sales tax of up to 1% for public-school construction and major renovations.
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Memphis to close South Front Street segment for sewer work through Sept. 30
South Front Street between Mina Avenue and Butler Avenue is scheduled to close Sept. 14 through Sept. 30 for SARP10 sanitary sewer construction.
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Louisville Metro Council approves FY27 tax rates and new MSD explanation rule
Louisville Metro Council approved FY27 property-tax rates and a rule requiring MSD to explain proposed increases above 4% at least 60 days before board approval.
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Fort Worth council faces final vote on FY2027 budget and possible 70.565-cent tax rate
Fort Worth City Council is scheduled to vote Sept. 15 on the FY2027 budget and municipal property-tax rate, with service restorations potentially moving the rate above the city manager’s 70.2-cent recommendation.
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Jacksonville City Council weighs FY 2026-27 budget, capital plan and grants
Jacksonville’s proposed $2.03 billion General Fund and $586.1 million capital plan return to committee Sept. 15, but final adoption is still pending.
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Milwaukee’s Revive townhouse pilot selects four teams for about 20 affordable homes
Milwaukee selected four development teams for a pilot expected to create about 20 affordable, owner-occupied attached homes on city-owned vacant lots.
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Indianapolis orders east-side data-center construction to stop over missing permits
Indianapolis ordered work stopped at the proposed DC BLOX site on September 10 after inspectors found dirt placement and foundation leveling underway without required permits.
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Cincinnati hires AH Datalytics to review police stop data after racial-disparity report
Cincinnati signed a contract with AH Datalytics to review police contact-card data and Campaign Zero’s racial-disparity analysis, with preliminary findings and recommendations expected in mid-October 2026.
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Kansas City approves up to $185 million for KC Current riverfront project
Kansas City approved a framework allowing up to $185 million in financing for KC Current stadium expansion, parking, mixed-use development and Berkley Riverfront infrastructure, with conditions on any city backstop.
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Sacramento City Unified approves revised plan to avoid state receivership
Sacramento City Unified approved September 10 financial actions that improve its projected 2026-27 operating result by $208.3 million, but the district remains below its minimum reserve requirement and must implement additional recurring solutions.
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Cleveland seeks ODOT grants for pedestrian safety improvements at 18 city locations
Cleveland City Council’s Municipal Services and Properties Committee is scheduled to consider Ordinance 926-2026 on September 14, 2026, covering pedestrian-safety work at 18 locations and an estimated $455,657.65 city match.
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I-5 southbound closure is now in effect through Portland’s Rose Quarter
Southbound I-5 is closed between Portland’s I-405 and I-84 interchanges for up to five weeks, adding route and timing challenges for commuters, freight operators, schools, businesses and Rose Quarter visitors.
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Tampa City Council approves Rays stadium deal; Hillsborough County vote is next
Tampa approved its portion of a proposed Rays ballpark deal on August 27. Hillsborough County commissioners are scheduled to decide Friday whether the agreement moves forward.