California backs Eastvale’s push for an independent ZIP code
California has adopted a resolution supporting Eastvale’s campaign for its own ZIP code, but federal action is still required before the city’s address issue is resolved.
Politics & Government
Elections, public policy, government decisions, budgets, regulation, ethics, civil rights, and public administration.
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North Richland Hills weighs bond priorities as zoning talks continue
A 31-member resident committee has recommended projects for a possible November 2026 bond election as the city also reviews data-center zoning rules.
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Greensboro adopts budget with 30 police positions, expanded crisis response
Greensboro’s new fiscal-year budget funds 30 police positions, expands behavioral-health response coverage and continues investments in emergency technology.
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Corpus Christi budget proposal confronts nearly $1 million shortfall
Corpus Christi’s proposed FY 2027 budget responds to a nearly $1 million General Fund revenue shortfall and lower-than-planned property values.
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Anaheim Releases Unofficial 2026 Election Candidate List
Anaheim has posted an unofficial list for the 2026 mayoral and council races, with candidate reviews, possible late filings and certification ahead.
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Colorado Springs council to revisit South Nevada security plan
A proposed $458,000 security plan for South Nevada Avenue would address crime and loitering, but questions remain about private policing.
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Albuquerque advances 2026 crime plan with fentanyl court proposal
Mayor Tim Keller’s administration is seeking state support for a third Metro Crime Initiative, including a fentanyl court and warrant-backlog funding.
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Camden suspends paid downtown parking for the rest of the 2026 season
The Camden Select Board voted to suspend paid parking on downtown streets for the remainder of the 2026 season, affecting drivers, businesses and a budgeted town revenue stream.
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Maryland PSC Completes Review of Takoma Park Electrical Incidents
The Maryland Public Service Commission’s Consumer Affairs Division completed its review of a City of Takoma Park complaint about 2025 electrical power-supply incidents affecting city facilities and nearby residents.
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Pell City proposes fully rewritten zoning ordinance, schedules July 27 hearing
Pell City has proposed a fully amended and restated zoning ordinance covering districts, development standards, land uses and zoning administration. A public hearing is scheduled for July 27, 2026.
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Fairburn schedules May 19 groundbreaking for $24 million public-safety complex
Fairburn has scheduled a May 19 groundbreaking for a public-safety complex estimated to cost more than $24 million and cover about 40,000 square feet.
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Annville officials continue developing zoning rules for data centers
Annville Township’s next listed planning-commission meeting is Aug. 10, 2026, as officials continue discussing zoning rules for data-center development.
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Washington judge allows fiscal-impact language for millionaires-tax repeal to remain on November ballot
A Thurston County judge rejected a challenge to the fiscal-impact disclosure voters will see alongside Initiative 645, which would repeal Washington’s new high-income-earners tax.
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South Carolina selected to lead Democrats’ 2028 presidential primary calendar, pending approval
The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee selected South Carolina to open the proposed 2028 Democratic nominating calendar. The full committee is scheduled to consider the plan in August 2026.
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Liberty Lake advances 2026–2046 comprehensive-plan update as 2026 milestones continue
Liberty Lake is updating a 20-year comprehensive plan covering land use, housing, transportation and economic development, while a separate ballot proposition is scheduled for voters on Nov. 3, 2026.
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Easley advances Target development approvals and Wire 3 telecommunications franchise
Easley City Council approved a Wire 3 telecommunications franchise and advanced annexation and rezoning tied to a proposed Target development. A final incentive vote was scheduled for August.
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Minnetrista approves $7.84 million 2026 tax levy, up 9.92%
The Minnetrista City Council approved a $7,838,365 levy for 2026. Hennepin County is expected to send preliminary tax statements in November 2026.
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North Tonawanda extends moratorium on cryptocurrency-mining and data-processing centers
North Tonawanda extended its temporary moratorium on permits for new cryptocurrency-mining and data-processing centers for 12 months while the city develops zoning amendments and a regulatory framework.
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Bar Harbor Sets Aug. 18 Hearing on Possible New Lodging Moratorium
The Bar Harbor Town Council will hold an Aug. 18 public hearing on a possible renewed moratorium for certain transient accommodations and two related land-use amendments.
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Cinnaminson posts two zoning approvals and contract-award notice
Cinnaminson Township posted two Zoning Board notices of approval and a July 27 notice of intent to award a contract through cooperative purchasing.
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Zambia Enters Final Campaign Days Before Aug. 13 Presidential and Legislative Election
Zambia’s campaign period ends Aug. 12, one day before voters elect a president, National Assembly members, mayors and council officials. SADC is deploying observers across all 10 provinces.
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Senate passes stopgap funding bill to avert another shutdown before the midterms
The Senate voted 90-6 on Aug. 8 for a short-term funding measure intended to keep federal agencies operating beyond the midterm elections and into early December. The House must still approve it before it can reach President Donald Trump.