Raleigh adds 491 affordable rental homes across five projects
Raleigh approved support for 491 affordable rental homes in five developments, adding new supply to a housing market still under pressure.
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Torrington delays daycare permit decision after split hearing
Torrington City Council tabled a conditional-use request for an in-home daycare at 132 Holly Drive after hearing support and opposition on April 21.
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Colorado Springs police now accept a high school diploma for recruits
Colorado Springs police have lowered their recruit education minimum to a high school diploma or GED, widening the pool before the May 3 deadline.
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Port Jefferson NY budget fight heads into an extra April 24 meeting
Port Jefferson trustees added an April 24 special meeting as they kept working on the tentative FY 2026/2027 budget and a still-steep proposed tax hike.
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Quincy adopts airport overlay zone near municipal airport
Quincy City Council adopted an airport overlay zone April 21, adding height and land-use review rules for future projects near Quincy Municipal Airport.
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South Bend starts tearing down unsafe Qualex building on Louise Street
South Bend has started demolishing the vacant former Qualex building at 921 Louise Street, with work expected to continue through July 4.
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San Diego’s FY2027 budget fight is underway, with $118M gap and May hearings
San Diego CA – The city’s draft FY2027 budget is out, and residents can weigh in as council hearings begin May 4 on cuts to close a $118 million gap.
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Greensboro pushes Housing First Plus forward with April 27 landlord meeting
Greensboro NC – The city is recruiting landlords and service providers for Housing First Plus, a homelessness housing pilot that is still being built out.
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Bismarck cleanup week runs April 20-23, with free landfill disposal through April 25
Bismarck cleanup week runs April 20-23 for curbside and alley pickup, with eligible residents able to use free landfill disposal through April 25.
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Frisco voters have until April 28 for early voting in city election
Frisco voters have until April 28 to vote early in the city election, which includes an open mayor’s race and two council seats on May 2.
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Seattle’s homelessness authority audit is forcing a new fight over regional control and oversight
Seattle WA – A state audit has put fresh pressure on KCRHA, raising questions about spending controls, shelter contracts, and whether Seattle should rethink the regional model.
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Honolulu Salary Commission Approves New Pay Levels for Top City Officials
Honolulu HI – The Salary Commission unanimously approved new pay levels for top city officials on April 22, tying the move to fiscal year 2026-2027.
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Greensboro’s Housing First Plus rollout is taking shape — and landlords are being asked to help
Greensboro NC – The city is moving Housing First Plus from announcement to action, with a landlord meeting and funding workshop aimed at building permanent-housing capacity.
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Louisville’s new budget puts police overtime under a brighter spotlight as council hearings begin
Louisville KY – Metro Council is now reviewing Mayor Craig Greenberg’s FY 2026-27 budget, and proposed police overtime funding is emerging as the main flashpoint.
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Lincoln’s 33rd and Cornhusker viaduct plan moves forward. What north Lincoln should expect now
Lincoln NE – The 33rd and Cornhusker viaduct project advanced after an April 23 open house, with updated design, funding, and next-step details.
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Lexington budget debate centers on housing, winter shelter and core city services
Lexington KY – Mayor Linda Gorton’s $546 million FY27 budget puts housing, shelter, paving and core services at the center of council review.
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Albuquerque renters face a changed cooling rule after the City Council’s final vote
Albuquerque NM – The City Council approved a revised rental cooling rule, replacing a temperature trigger with a seasonal requirement that matters before summer heat builds.
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Fremont weighs 22-acre North Cedar blight designation that could unlock TIF for redevelopment
Fremont NE – The city’s planning commission reviewed a proposed blight designation for 22.1 acres near North Cedar and East 23rd, a step that could support future redevelopment.
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Sheboygan comprehensive plan heads to April 28 review, with housing and land-use stakes
Sheboygan WI – The city’s updated comprehensive plan is headed to a Plan Commission review on April 28, a key step for housing, zoning, and redevelopment policy.
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Hempstead water cleanup remains under a state exemption as a new village report shows supply strain
Hempstead NY – A new village report says the water cleanup is still moving, but seven wells remain above the 1,4-dioxane limit and the system is still strained.
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Hickory families face a big school-system shift after county approves merger plan
Hickory NC – Catawba County has approved a school merger plan, but state review is still ahead and the earliest proposed change date is July 1, 2028.
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Gilbert’s utility bill audit and April rate hike are colliding — what residents should watch now
Gilbert AZ – April utility bills now reflect approved 2026 rate increases while the town’s billing audit continues, leaving residents focused on accuracy and costs.
