Jacksonville council backs negotiations for CIA downtown campus
The Jacksonville City Council voted 16-2 to authorize negotiations on a proposed Culinary Institute of America campus and a multiyear city funding plan.
Politics & Government
Elections, public policy, government decisions, budgets, regulation, ethics, civil rights, and public administration.
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Nashville Moves to Acquire Zoo-Area Site Targeted for Data Center
The Metro Council authorized eminent domain proceedings for a 23-acre property beside Nashville Zoo, where DC Blox proposed a data-center campus.
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Denver Adds Millions for Rental Aid, Elections and Ticket Appeals
Denver’s mayor adjusted the 2026 budget after council requests, adding money for rental aid, election costs and a new way to appeal parking tickets.
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Dallas Budget Town Halls Set for Aug. 11-25 Amid Shortfall
Dallas will hold FY 2026-27 budget town halls from Aug. 11-25, giving residents a chance to weigh in before the City Council considers a final plan.
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Peru, Argentina and Costa Rica Show Conservative Forces Gaining Ground in Latin America
Recent political developments in Peru, Argentina and Costa Rica point to a broader conservative advance across Latin America, driven by security and economic concerns.
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Senate advances stopgap spending bill as lawmakers leave Washington for August recess
The Senate voted 90-6 to advance a short-term funding bill that would keep the federal government funded through Dec. 11, but the House and president must still act.
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Senate passes stopgap funding bill through Dec. 11, sending shutdown decision to the House
The Senate voted 90-6 to fund federal agencies through Dec. 11, moving the next government-shutdown deadline beyond the 2026 midterm elections. The House must approve the measure before it can reach President Donald Trump.
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Federal court blocks Trump administration route for cutting state grants
A final federal court ruling blocks a major avenue the Trump administration used to terminate or withhold grants from states, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said.
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Justice Department posts records tied to Garland-Milley meeting and prior attorney general statements
The Justice Department’s FOIA library lists records concerning a 2022 meeting between Merrick Garland and Gen. Mark Milley, along with records Garland relied on for public statements.
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Shorewood schedules public hearing on zoning-code and land-use fee changes
Shorewood’s Planning Commission is scheduled to hold an August 18 public hearing on Phase 1 zoning-code changes and proposed land-use fee amendments, with City Council consideration set for September 14.
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Londonderry schedules hearing on Map 28, Lot 009 rezoning and records-request fees
The Londonderry Town Council will hold an Aug. 18 hearing on a proposed rezoning for Map 28, Lot 009 and an FY2026 fee schedule for Right-to-Know records requests.
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North East advances proposed historic-structure demolition rules
North East Borough Council scheduled an August 3 public hearing on proposed Ordinance 944, which would add zoning regulations for demolishing historic structures.
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Mercer Island adopts housing-compliance plan with new station-area development rules
Mercer Island adopted a housing-compliance package July 21 that increases development capacity near the light-rail station and projects room for 1,031 additional housing units.
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Orange Beach planning panel to hear comprehensive plan, Pirates Voyage and AC Hotel requests
The Orange Beach Planning Commission is scheduled to hold public hearings Aug. 10 on a comprehensive plan, a Pirates Voyage development request and changes to the AC Hotel project.
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Van Meter holds hearings on water rates and zoning changes
Van Meter officials held public hearings June 8 on proposed water-rate and zoning changes, while the meeting summary reported $386,698.07 in claims.
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Janesville Voters to Weigh Authority Over GM/JATCO Development
The Janesville City Council approved a November 2026 referendum tied to major redevelopment at the former GM/JATCO properties and an ongoing city planning process.
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Eagan Data-Center Debate Continues as Oppidan Targets December 2026
Oppidan expects its approved Eagan data center to be fully occupied and operational by December 2026 as the city reviews future data-center rules.
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Rowlett council authorizes up to $32.8 million for city projects
Rowlett officials approved debt authorizations for streets, parks, public-safety vehicles, facilities and water-sewer infrastructure, with pricing expected in August.
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Garland Moves Toward 2026-27 Budget Vote and Possible Tax Election
Garland officials have begun reviewing the proposed 2026-27 budget, including 10 police officers, with a public hearing and adoption action set for Aug. 17.
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Glendale Budget Cuts Services as Police Staffing Expands
Glendale’s 2026-27 budget began July 1 with service reductions, eight new downtown police officers and continued crime-lab development.
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Chula Vista Drops Proposed Charter Overhaul After Backlash
The Chula Vista City Council abandoned a November ballot proposal involving council pay, third-term eligibility and contractor-disclosure rules.
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Chandler Ends Use of Flock License-Plate Readers After Audit Anomaly
Chandler ended its use of about 40 Flock license-plate cameras after an audit found an anomaly, putting renewal plans and privacy safeguards on hold.