Muscle Shoals school board approves $60 million bond for new elementary school
The Muscle Shoals Board of Education unanimously approved a 30-year, $60 million bond on May 7 to finance a new elementary school behind Webster Elementary School.
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Wyandotte County adopts 2026 budget with higher property taxes
The Unified Government adopted Wyandotte County’s 2026 budget on Oct. 8, including property-tax increases for residents of Kansas City, Kansas.
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Rocklin Unified Sets Vote on Proposed $288 Million Bond
Rocklin Unified planned a June 10 vote on a proposed $288 million facilities bond as the district outlines repairs and modernization across its schools.
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State audit flags delayed deposits in Cato town clerk’s handling of $5.8 million in collections
A New York State Comptroller audit found that Cato’s former town clerk did not deposit and remit all collections within statutory deadlines during a review covering January 2023 through February 2026.
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Perris school district advances proposed $187 million bond to voters
Trustees voted 5-0 to place a proposed $187 million Perris Union High School District facilities bond on the November 2026 ballot.
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Irving ISD Sends $952 Million Bond Package to Voters
The Irving ISD board voted July 14 to place a proposed $952 million bond package before voters, setting up a major local decision on school facilities.
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Detroit’s Bankruptcy Case Officially Closes After Financial Turnaround
Detroit’s historic municipal bankruptcy case officially closed May 20, ending formal federal oversight after 12 balanced budgets and a return to investment-grade credit.
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Montgomery council delays decision on proposed $375 million bond program
Montgomery’s City Council delayed a proposed $375 million bond program again, while city officials said revenues are growing about 3% annually.
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Chattanooga proposes $7.8 million affordable-housing loan pool
Chattanooga is seeking a $7.8 million HUD-backed loan guarantee to create an affordable-housing financing pool, with public comments due June 30.
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Hospital bond measure headed to ballot in Newport, Washington
A hospital bond measure serving the Newport-area community is headed to voters, but the available report does not yet identify the amount, tax structure or election date.
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PROMISE Act would push Congress toward a Social Security plan
The bipartisan PROMISE Act would set a process and deadlines for a long-term Social Security plan, but would not change benefits or taxes now.
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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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Paramount projects $545,457 general fund gap as parcel-tax measure heads to November ballot
Paramount’s FY 2026-27 outlook projects a $545,457 General Fund gap and a $27.7 million 10-year deficit. A commercial and industrial parcel-tax measure is scheduled for the November 3 ballot.
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Savannah plans a preliminary $142.4 million water-and-sewer bond sale
Savannah anticipates selling about $142.4 million in water-and-sewer revenue bonds on August 13 as a five-year utility plan projects higher bills for customers.
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Durham considers extending affordable-housing bond authority through 2029
Durham City Council is scheduled to hold an August 6 public hearing on extending the deadline to issue approximately $41.18 million in remaining voter-approved affordable-housing bonds.
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West Long Branch Delays Third-Quarter Tax Bills and Announces Sept. 8 Payment Deadline
West Long Branch has not mailed its 2026 third-quarter property-tax bills by the usual July 15 deadline. The borough says tax information is available online and has announced Sept. 8, 2026, as the current no-interest payment deadline, while Borough Council consideration of a related grace-period resolution is scheduled for Aug. 5.
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Olathe council weighs tax phase-ins for 1.5 million square feet of manufacturing space
Olathe’s August 4 agenda lists planning-session reports on industrial revenue bonds and tax phase-ins for three proposed manufacturing buildings at 167th Street and Lone Elm Road. Final incentive terms and council actions were not available in the meeting record.
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New Orleans airport expansion remains a major regional infrastructure question
MSY’s long-range plan envisions more gates, terminals, parking and concourses, but FAA acceptance, financing and project sequencing still leave the timeline unresolved.
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Federal Complaint Accuses Proposed Romulus Sports Village Promoter of Wire Fraud
A federal criminal complaint accuses West Bloomfield resident Kenneth Bardwell of soliciting millions for the proposed Motown Sports Village in Romulus while allegedly spending investor funds on personal and lifestyle expenses.
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Waxahachie council considered up to $69.3 million in certificates of obligation
Waxahachie’s City Council was scheduled to consider up to $69.3 million in certificates of obligation on August 3, with estimated principal-and-interest repayment of $103.31 million.
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West Des Moines’ Valley West redevelopment has a new developer, but no August 3 council action
A developer was selected for the Valley West Mall project, but West Des Moines’ August 3 council agenda has no project-specific vote, agreement or acquisition action.
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Johns Creek property-tax decision enters its final August stretch
Johns Creek’s 2026 municipal millage-rate process is moving into August after two July 13 public hearings, with the final rate and household impact still requiring official confirmation.