West Haven Council Set to Review Final Downtown Development Plan
West Haven’s City Council agenda for Aug. 5 includes the final Downtown Master Development Plan, but no approval or funding decision is confirmed.
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Fountain Valley Makes Police Hiring Incentives Permanent
Fountain Valley will keep offering bonuses to police officers and dispatchers after a recruitment pilot brought 16 new personnel to the department.
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Anderson water project nears milestone as pipe upgrades continue
Anderson says its comprehensive water project is nearing a major milestone, with water-main work and lead and galvanized pipe replacement continuing.
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Red Cat Plans Lowndes County Facility Tied to Valdosta Partnership
Red Cat subsidiary Blue Ops plans a Lowndes County manufacturing facility expected to create hundreds of jobs through a partnership involving Valdosta.
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Bartlett board scheduled to consider Union Depot development contract
Bartlett’s Industrial Development Board was scheduled to review a mixed-use contract tied to Union Depot 1st Addition Phase on Aug. 6.
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Olympia council starts review of worker affordability policies
The Olympia City Council approved a phased review of worker affordability and workplace protections, with possible policy decisions targeted for March 2027.
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Perth Amboy Sets Aug. 12 Hearing on Proposed $102.2M Budget
Perth Amboy’s proposed 2026 budget would reduce surplus use but could add an estimated $213 to the municipal portion of the average tax bill.
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Albany council sets Aug. 26 hearing on development-code changes
Albany’s City Council continued a hearing on development-code amendments after a track-changes problem, with the next hearing set for Aug. 26.
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Burleson police headquarters expansion remains on track for fall 2027
Construction is advancing on Burleson’s police headquarters expansion and remodel, a voter-approved project with a reported budget above $46 million.
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Plainfield approves three redevelopment agreements amid budget shortfall
Plainfield City Council approved three redevelopment agreements tied to proposed apartments, a municipal complex and potential revenue as the city faces a budget shortfall.
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Monterey Park Housing Overlay Faced Measure JJ Voter Hurdle
Monterey Park’s City Council was scheduled to review the Vacant-to-Vibrant MPK housing overlay, but Measure JJ requires voter ratification before it can advance.
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Taylorsville Sets Annexation Hearing as Police Budget Advances
Taylorsville officials set an August 4 hearing on a proposed annexation while advancing a 2026-27 budget with expanded police staffing.
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Revised environmental review advances Fresno courthouse project
A revised environmental report for Fresno’s planned 36-courtroom state courthouse was posted July 17, opening another stage of public and agency review.
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Court appoints receiver for Riverside motel cited for crime, violations
A Riverside court has appointed a receiver to take control of Riverside Inn & Suites after the city cited alleged narcotics activity and code violations.
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Salt Lake City Council weighs limits on police plate readers
Salt Lake City officials are considering rules for automated license-plate readers, raising questions about police access, data retention and privacy safeguards.
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OKC keeps data-center moratorium, adds two project exemptions
Oklahoma City will pause most new data-center applications through 2026, while two additional projects can proceed under a May amendment.
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Jacksonville Opens Public Review of Proposed $2.03 Billion Budget
Mayor Donna Deegan’s proposed Jacksonville budget would set spending priorities for 2026-27, with town halls scheduled across the city through Sept. 21.
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Milwaukee Expands Residency Incentive for City Employees
Milwaukee’s 2026 salary ordinance includes a 4% residency allowance, while officials promote a targeted public-safety initiative tied to recruitment.
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Indianapolis approves east-side data center amid opposition
The Metropolitan Development Commission approved an east-side data center as City-County Council members weighed draft language for a moratorium through 2027.
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Kansas City approves next phase of $1.4B Current stadium expansion
Kansas City officials approved an ordinance supporting a major CPKC Stadium expansion and continued development along the Missouri River waterfront.
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Cleveland Sets Aug. 7 Target to Choose Teams for 12 Former Schools
Cleveland and CMSD are scheduled to select redevelopment teams for 12 former school sites, but no selections or final uses have been announced.
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Detroit’s Bankruptcy Case Officially Closes After Financial Turnaround
Detroit’s historic municipal bankruptcy case officially closed May 20, ending formal federal oversight after 12 balanced budgets and a return to investment-grade credit.