Buffalo Council Approves $94 Million 2026 Capital Budget
Buffalo’s Common Council approved a $94 million amended 2026 capital budget for schools, roads, parks, libraries and city-service equipment.
Politics & Government
Elections, public policy, government decisions, budgets, regulation, ethics, civil rights, and public administration.
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Lincoln Council Sets Aug. 12 Vote on 2026-28 Budget Changes
Lincoln City Council will review final proposed changes to the 2026-28 budget Aug. 10 and vote on the amendments Aug. 12, before adoption Aug. 24.
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St. Paul council rejects tenant right-to-repair ballot petition
The St. Paul City Council rejected a tenant right-to-repair petition after 5,048 signatures were verified, below the 5,342 required for the ballot.
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Henderson Rejects Six-Month Pause on New Data Centers
The Henderson City Council rejected Mayor Michelle Romero’s proposed 180-day data-center moratorium and ordered tighter project-specific reviews instead.
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Omaha Council Sets Aug. 11 Hearing on Proposed 2027 Budget
The Omaha City Council will hear public comment Aug. 11 on Mayor John Ewing Jr.’s proposed 2027 budget, capital plan and related agenda items.
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El Paso Council Seeks State Funding for Behavioral Health Campus
The El Paso City Council directed officials to seek sustainable state funding for a planned crisis facility serving youth and adults.
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Appeals court orders Trump administration to stop White House ballroom construction
A divided federal appeals panel ruled that President Trump cannot continue construction of a planned $400 million White House ballroom without congressional approval.
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Senate approves stopgap funding measure 90-6 to avert a shutdown before Sept. 30
The Senate approved a stopgap funding measure on Aug. 8, but the bill still needs House approval and President Donald Trump’s signature before it can take effect.
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California sues Costa Mesa over housing-plan compliance
California is seeking a court order requiring Costa Mesa to complete housing-plan and zoning changes within 120 days.
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Carlsbad adopts $249.4 million budget for safety and infrastructure
Carlsbad’s fiscal 2026-27 budget raises General Fund spending 2.9% and directs money to public safety, emergency response, sidewalks and traffic planning.
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South Fulton Breaks Ground on $55.8 Million Police Headquarters
South Fulton has begun construction of a 75,000-square-foot police headquarters at 7494 Old National Highway as part of a larger public-safety investment.
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Irving Opens Public Input on 2026-27 City Budget
Irving has begun preparing its 2026-27 municipal budget and is asking residents and other stakeholders for suggestions before the fiscal year starts.
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Port St. Lucie approves Waste Pro settlement tax credits for residents
Port St. Lucie will return a $24 million Waste Pro settlement through property-tax credits, with amounts based on ownership history and a claims process.
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Three Gilbert council incumbents lose primary reelection bids
Three Gilbert Town Council incumbents lost their reelection bids in the July 21 primary, creating a major turnover before the town’s November election process.
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Plano approves five-year police drone program amid privacy concerns
Plano City Council approved a five-year police drone program estimated at $14 million, prompting resident concerns about surveillance, privacy and oversight.
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Jersey City Budget Heads Toward August Vote Amid Tax and Safety Debate
Jersey City’s 2026 budget process is moving toward final action, with public-safety spending and a proposed 15% tax-rate increase under scrutiny.
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Arlington Sets Town Halls for Draft Innovate Arlington Plan
Arlington is seeking resident feedback on its draft comprehensive plan before planned finalization in August and adoption by the City Council in October.
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Long Beach Budget Plan Targets 413 Positions Amid $58.2 Million Gap
Long Beach’s proposed fiscal 2027 budget would address a $58.2 million shortfall by eliminating 413 positions, though 70 were restored.
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After July 9 Ankara Summit, NATO Says It Remains United as Trump Dispute and U.S. Troop Review Test Europe
NATO members pledged €70 billion in military aid for Ukraine in 2026 and increased defense spending, while a Pentagon review of about 80,000 U.S. troops in Europe adds uncertainty for European security planning.
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Trump names Will Scharf as White House counsel
President Donald Trump announced that Will Scharf will replace the current White House counsel after serving as staff secretary and chairing the National Capital Planning Commission.
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Appeals court keeps Trump administration from implementing mail-voting order before 2026 elections
A federal appeals court left existing state mail-voting procedures in place while litigation continues over the administration’s authority to change election rules.
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White House orders tighter domestic sourcing and supply-chain mapping for defense materials
Executive Order 14415 directs the Pentagon and defense contractors to favor domestic or allied sources, map critical supply chains and limit certain waivers beginning Jan. 1, 2027.