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.
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Garland’s only contested City Council race is on the ballot now. Here’s why District 5 is the one to watch
Garland TX – Early voting is underway for the May 2 city election, but only District 5 remains contested after Garland canceled three uncontested council races.
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Frisco’s new Rail District circulator is coming in June. Here’s what it means for downtown access
Frisco TX – The city is planning a free Rail District circulator pilot for June 2026, with weekend service, two vehicles, and downtown access in focus.
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Fort Worth voters weigh $845 million bond package as early voting runs through April 28
Fort Worth TX – Early voting is open on an $845 million bond package and charter changes, with May 2 voting set and ballot wording that says tax increase.
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Fayetteville NC and Cumberland County are moving toward a data-center moratorium. Why it matters now
Fayetteville NC – Cumberland County has advanced a possible data-center moratorium toward a public hearing, putting water, power, and zoning questions in focus.
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Houston rewrites ICE ordinance after Abbott funding threat; what changed and why it matters
Houston TX – City Council rewrote its immigration-enforcement ordinance after a state funding threat tied to roughly $110 million in public-safety grants.
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Scottsdale may swap a planned Dynamite roundabout for a signal. Why $31 million is at stake
Scottsdale AZ – Council has told staff to redesign the Scottsdale Road and Dynamite Boulevard intersection, and that change could put regional transportation money at risk.
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San Diego’s FY 2027 budget debate: what the $118 million deficit could mean for city services
San Diego CA – The city’s proposed FY 2027 budget opens a fight over a $118 million gap, with libraries, parks, arts funding, and staffing under pressure.
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Hickory school merger vote: what Catawba County’s decision means for families now
Hickory NC – Catawba County approved a plan to merge local school systems, but state approval is still required and major details remain in transition.