Crawford NE – Dawes County lifted its open-burning ban April 14, but Fort Robinson campfires are still restricted and local burn permits still need approval.
Washington DC – The juvenile curfew expired, then returned under emergency order. Here is what changed, which neighborhoods are affected, and what comes next.
Glendale AZ – A new local report has renewed scrutiny of the council’s $16,200 annual allowance, with residents now asking how easily public spending can be traced.
Omaha NE – OPS is weighing a possible property-tax levy increase after a preliminary 2026-27 budget showed an estimated $50 million gap tied to a state aid error.
Spartanburg SC – SCDOT is proposing a road diet on East Main Street that would add bike lanes, trim travel lanes, and change how drivers cross the corridor.
Demopolis AL – The city can annex 116 acres near Gallion, but zoning review, hearings, and a future council decision still stand between the land and any project.
Plano TX – The city is moving utility payments to a new portal today, and AutoPay customers need to re-enroll to avoid missed billing.
Hobbs NM – A reported road-work detour could send some WIPP shipments through the city, but the route change is not confirmed and remains temporary.
Walpole MA – Town Meeting will decide whether to advance an MWRA water-connection article that could affect reliability, planning, and long-term utility costs.
New Orleans LA – A House committee advanced HB 573, a bill that could shift more Sewerage and Water Board oversight to the City Council if it becomes law.
Chula Vista CA – The council’s April 14 action pushes Rohr Park toward a fuller environmental review, which could add time, cost, and new decisions.
Norman OK – City Council did not advance a legal test on the entertainment district TIF, while developers say the master development agreement is finished and phasing is starting.
St. Louis MO – The Board of Aldermen’s April 20 sine die meeting is mostly a wrap-up, but the session already changed housing rules and advanced tornado recovery work.
Arlington TX – Early voting opens April 20, and the May 2 ballot includes the mayor’s race, council seats, and a street tax renewal that funds most annual road work.
Bath NY – Steuben County is proposing bigger senior property-tax exemptions for lower-income homeowners, with an April 27 hearing in Bath.
Phoenix AZ – The City Council votes April 22 on a smaller residential trash fee increase that would start July 1 if approved and could raise bills over three years.
Erie PA – State water funding will cover 1,250 service connections, facility repairs, pipe lining, and a Bird Drive main project, with construction expected this year.
Milwaukee WI – City lawmakers are advancing a package meant to slow grocery and pharmacy closures, with a final Common Council vote set for April 21.
Mesa AZ – The city’s April 16 budget review put police staffing changes under the microscope, with park ranger vacancies, civilian investigator roles, and detective posts on the table.
Chesapeake VA – Election Day is Tuesday, April 21, and voters need the right precinct, while Chesapeake Public Schools shifts to remote learning.
Chandler AZ – Proposition 415 would send the city’s 2026 General Plan update to voters, shaping how housing, corridors, and growth could unfold for years.
Buffalo NY – City Hall has opened review of a proposed 2026-27 budget that includes a 25% property-tax levy increase, with hearings and workshops ahead.
