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The Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan is moving toward county executive and County Council review beginning in fall 2026, with the process expected to continue into spring 2027.
The Labor Department’s inspector general is investigating alleged fraud, wage kickbacks and human-trafficking schemes involving H-1B and PERM programs.
The Senate approved a sweeping Russia sanctions bill on Aug. 7, 2026, including a presidential waiver mechanism negotiated in part by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. The House has not completed action.
The Provo City Council will begin reviewing the proposed Vesper Amphitheater’s zone change and development agreement after a 5-2 denial recommendation.
Pompano Beach commissioners approved a three-year extension of the Broward Sheriff’s Office policing contract as debate over a city police force continues.
High Point’s proposed FY2026-27 budget would raise spending to $49.37 million, including larger allocations for police investigations and engagement.
Billings City Council approved the city’s FY2027 budget on June 8, setting a nearly $68 million law-enforcement allocation for the coming fiscal year.
Berkeley City Council approved a two-year operating budget and five-year capital plan as the city confronts a projected annual general-fund gap of up to $30 million.
Lafayette’s proposed $830 million FY2026-27 budget prioritizes roads, drainage, flood mitigation, public safety and parks before a Sept. 10 adoption vote.
Clarksville City Council approved a $178.7 million FY27 budget July 9 and set the city property-tax rate at $1.01 per $100 of assessed value.
Akron’s 2026 capital budget directs $1.484 million to polymer innovation, Polsky Building redevelopment, the Innerbelt plan and neighborhood business districts.
Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s president on August 7 after narrowly defeating progressive lawmaker Iván Cepeda in the June election, adding to a conservative shift across Latin America.
The Social Security Administration says average waits on its national 800 number fell from 34 minutes in 2024 to eight minutes, while the initial disability-claims backlog declined to 853,000.
A coalition of states and the District of Columbia is seeking to stop broader federal sharing of sensitive information tied to TANF applicants and recipients.
The Columbus City Council approved a temporary curfew for unsupervised minors in Uptown Columbus after police and businesses reported repeated disruptions.
The Tallahassee Police Department promoted eight veteran officers, including two deputy chiefs, during a period of workforce transition and staffing pressure.
Baton Rouge officials closed public comment on a draft 2026 plan covering four federal programs for housing, homelessness and community development.
A Federal Communications Commission notice says continued importation and marketing of certain Covered List equipment, including equipment with integrated Kaspersky cybersecurity or antivirus software, should be prohibited because of national-security risks.
Conroe council tabled two Flock-camera proposals July 23. Members planned to revisit a ballot measure before the Aug. 17 deadline.
League City will present its certified property-tax roll and proposed FY2027 tax rate Aug. 11, ahead of public hearings and adoption votes.
Arvada City Council approved rezoning for three Candelas parcels, added wildlife review conditions and unanimously adopted the city’s 2026 climate plan.
The Vallejo City Council approved a modified budget-cut scenario aimed at a projected $10.7 million deficit, including 10 job cuts and 44 vacant positions.
