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Senate leaders unveiled a short-term spending bill on August 2 that would keep federal agencies funded past the November midterm elections and into early December, but the proposal is not yet law.
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a nomination hearing for Todd Blanche on August 5, 2026, beginning a formal step toward further consideration of his bid to lead the Justice Department.
Executive Order 14415 directs federal agencies to favor U.S. and allied sources for critical defense materials and limits certain acquisition waivers beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
Teachey commissioners approved the FY 2026-27 budget June 8, lowering the property-tax rate while scheduling phased water and sewer increases totaling 10%.
The Village of Richfield placed possible elimination of its Architectural Review Board on the May 26, 2026 agenda for a meeting held at 4128 Hubertus Road in Hubertus.
Humboldt City Council members intend to keep the city’s 2027 property-tax mill levy unchanged while exceeding the revenue-neutral rate. A public hearing is scheduled for Sept. 14.
Bucks County marked the July 1 grand reopening of a larger Human Services Hub in the county administration building in Doylestown Borough.
DeLand’s proposed overhaul of its land-development regulations is moving toward an anticipated August 2026 adoption decision, with additional public meetings and workshops scheduled through October.
San Tan Valley began administering zoning, land use, subdivisions and related development matters on July 1, with transition rules for projects already completed through the county.
Cave Creek voters are scheduled to decide Proposition 440 in November, a proposed privilege-tax increase tied to acquiring state trust land.
The Village of Mineola approved an agreement with Nassau County for LED lighting at Mineola Memorial Library, while the project’s cost and schedule remain unspecified.
Loudon’s municipal election was held Aug. 6 alongside Tennessee’s state and federal primaries, with three City Council seats on the ballot.
Basking Ridge property owners now have until Aug. 24, 2026, to pay the third-quarter property-tax bill while paper notices are processed and mailed.
Greybull’s town government has posted its July 13, 2026 council packet while the Wyoming Business Council documents an ongoing regional planning and economic-development partnership involving local officials, businesses and tourism partners.
Dalhart’s 2026 calendar lists an Aug. 6 special-called meeting after an Aug. 4 regular meeting. Earlier economic-development materials identified proposed action on a comprehensive plan, vacant commercial buildings and Project Silver Lantern negotiations.
The Manhattan City Commission voted 3-2 to schedule a Sept. 15 hearing on exceeding the revenue-neutral rate during work on the 2027 budget.
Logan’s Municipal Council approved a 180-day moratorium on data centers and related power plants while the city considers zoning and land-use rules.
Twin Falls has scheduled preliminary and final hearings for its FY 2026–27 budget, including a public hearing on proposed rate adjustments.
DeSoto has published a draft FY 2026–27 CDBG action plan, with public engagement planned for Aug. 6 and a City Council retreat set for Aug. 7.
Lincoln’s nomination period for the Nov. 3 election ends at 5 p.m. Aug. 7, covering City Council District 1 and District 2.
Richmond officials advanced a proposed sales-tax question for school facilities, but voters have not approved a tax and ballot placement remained unresolved.
Fort Worth officials are asking departments to find savings as the city works to close a projected $49.3 million general-fund gap before FY2027.
