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.
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.
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.
Washington DC – Federal and Maryland lawsuits over the Potomac Interceptor collapse sharpen pressure on DC Water, with river access, monitoring, and repair costs now under scrutiny.
Philadelphia PA – Council’s FY2027 budget hearings are now focused on a proposed school funding package that could add a $1 rideshare fee and support district staffing.
Seattle WA – A new audit of KCRHA has City Hall weighing tighter controls, structural reform, or a bigger shift in how homelessness dollars are managed.
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.
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.
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.
San Jose CA – The City Council approved PATH CITED funding and a matching local investment to prepare homelessness services for future Medi-Cal billing support.
Hickory NC – Catawba County approved a plan to merge local school systems, but state approval is still required and major details remain in transition.
Fremont CA – The city’s draft 2026-27 action plan would direct about $2.2 million in federal housing and community funds, and residents can weigh in before May 12.
Grundy VA – Buchanan County has posted its proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, showing major school, capital, flood, and opioid settlement spending before adoption.
Salt Lake City UT – The council’s April 21 vote starts a new electricity-supply choice for many Rocky Mountain Power customers, with notices and opt-out details coming soon.
Richmond VA – The city is taking public comment on a five-year housing plan and 2026 action plan that steer about $12.6 million in federal funds.
Fontana CA – The West End Regional Navigation Center moved closer to reality after new city and county actions, but the shelter is not open yet.
Raleigh NC – Stage 1 water restrictions took effect April 20 as drought conditions worsened. Here’s what the watering schedule means for homes and businesses.
Plano TX – A new Via microtransit service starts May 4 for riders 65 and older, with a free launch period, a $3 base fare later, and more transit changes ahead.
Pittsburgh PA – City Council cut the Food Justice Fund in half during April budget changes, shifting money to other priorities as fiscal pressure continues.
Greensboro NC – Council is set to weigh a shift away from the Doorway pallet-shelter model, with new summer shelter sites and two small housing pilots.
Oklahoma City OK – Residents can weigh in on the draft 2026-27 HUD Action Plan before the April 21 review and May 5 Council vote on housing funds.
Oakland CA – The City Council’s April 14 vote changes when Oakland can remove some encampments and RVs on public property, with effects for sidewalks and shelter access.
