Pueblo County advances $180 million plan for west-side jail
Pueblo County commissioners advanced a plan for a new detention center on Medal of Honor Boulevard to replace the overcrowded downtown jail.
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San Luis Obispo County cuts cannabis business tax to 6% starting Oct. 1
San Luis Obispo County supervisors approved a cannabis tax cut for unincorporated areas, but affected businesses must keep collecting 8% through Sept. 30.
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Clarksville voters head into Thursday election with county mayor, sheriff and commission races on the ballot
Clarksville-area voters will cast ballots Thursday, August 6, in a Tennessee state primary and Montgomery County general election. Confirm your assigned precinct, bring accepted photo ID and review the official sample ballot before heading out.
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Bandera County requests $1.25 million for expanded flood-warning network after July flooding
Bandera County commissioners approved submitting a request for up to $1.25 million in state funding for new flood gauges, outdoor warning signals and public education. The proposal follows July flooding that prompted evacuations, closed Bandera City Park and shut numerous roads, but it is not yet a confirmed award or installed system.
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Hawaii primary voters face key ballot deadlines before Aug. 8
Hawaii’s Aug. 8 primary includes statewide, legislative, OHA and county races. Here’s how the mail ballot, party selection and voting deadlines work.
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Punta Gorda emergency operations center expansion reaches construction-document and pricing stage
Charlotte County says it has received construction documents for the planned Emergency Operations Center and Public Safety Department expansion at 26571 Airport Road in Punta Gorda. Florida Premier Contracting is developing a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the work, while the county still lists the project phase as design development.
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Lyon County approves Arrow ambulance quote, tables holiday-pay proposal
At its Rock Rapids meeting July 14, the Lyon County Board chose an Arrow ambulance quote while delaying a proposal to double holiday pay for EMS staff.
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Decatur County Reports Sole Bid for Leon Courthouse Windows
Decatur County reportedly accepted a sole bid exceeding $157,000 for courthouse windows in Leon, while a later solicitation leaves the procurement timeline unclear.
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California Supreme Court Limits Leave Cash-Outs in Legacy County Pension Calculations
A July 27 ruling limits how much unused leave legacy members of California county pension plans can count toward final compensation when a calculation period crosses calendar years.
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Harris County budget hearings July 13–16: $330M certificates of obligation intent
Harris County’s FY 2026–2027 budget hearings run July 13–16, and the county published a notice of intent for up to $330M in certificates of obligation.
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Orange County approves $240,000 body scanner for Santa Ana intake center
Santa Ana, CA — Orange County supervisors approved $240,000 for a body scanner at the Intake Release Center, a county jail intake site in Santa Ana.
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Eldora-area roads: Iowa’s new 60 mph rule starts July 1
Eldora-area drivers may see a patchwork of old and new signs as Iowa’s rural speed limit rolls out. Posted signs still control until updated.
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Cheatham County agenda puts taxes, laptops and archives on June 29
Cheatham County’s June 29 agenda in Ashland City included tax levies, school laptop financing and a vote on moving archives to the public library.
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Phil Campbell-area voters set for new county commissioner after runoff
Phil Campbell, AL – Curtis Baker’s unofficial runoff win puts Franklin County District 1 on track for new representation in November.
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Spartanburg County outage still disrupts courts and probate access
Spartanburg SC – A countywide network outage is still affecting courts, probate research access and some phone lines, while offices remain open.
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Milwaukee County transit audit raises oversight questions as board weighs fixes
Milwaukee County – A county audit says key MCTS contracts skipped board review, putting transit oversight and taxpayer accountability back in focus.
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Tillamook County commissioners rebuke DA Aubrey Olson, strip stipend after probe
Tillamook County commissioners voted no confidence in DA Aubrey Olson and ended her county-paid stipend after an investigation into office complaints.
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Kankakee County Board to consider courthouse remodel contracts Tuesday
Kankakee IL – The county board is scheduled to consider courthouse remodel contracts June 9, a step toward construction but not a final award yet.
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Franklin County board in Benton weighs animal-control fee increase
Benton, IL – Franklin County’s May 18 board agenda put an animal-control fee increase on the table, but no adopted rate change is posted yet.
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Las Vegas 911 surcharge is now in effect as officials move toward a new unified dispatch center
Las Vegas NV – A new countywide 911 surcharge took effect April 1, and officials say it will help fund emergency communications upgrades and a joint dispatch center.
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Dyer County Jail contraband case brings 56 charges, putting Dyersburg jail security back in focus
Dyersburg TN – A grand jury returned 56 charges in a Dyer County Jail Suboxone-smuggling case, renewing questions about jail security and public trust.