Lincoln Council Sets Aug. 12 Vote on 2026-28 Budget Changes
Lincoln City Council will review final proposed changes to the 2026-28 budget Aug. 10 and vote on the amendments Aug. 12, before adoption Aug. 24.
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Carlsbad adopts $249.4 million budget for safety and infrastructure
Carlsbad’s fiscal 2026-27 budget raises General Fund spending 2.9% and directs money to public safety, emergency response, sidewalks and traffic planning.
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Plano approves five-year police drone program amid privacy concerns
Plano City Council approved a five-year police drone program estimated at $14 million, prompting resident concerns about surveillance, privacy and oversight.
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Kearney advances $13.5 million Fire Station 3 project in northeast city
Kearney approved a $1,080,987 early construction package for Fire Station No. 3 and scheduled a groundbreaking for April 6 near East 48th Street and N Avenue.
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Billings adopts FY2027 budget with nearly $68 million for law enforcement
Billings City Council approved the city’s FY2027 budget on June 8, setting a nearly $68 million law-enforcement allocation for the coming fiscal year.
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Lafayette proposes $830 million city-parish budget for FY2026-27
Lafayette’s proposed $830 million FY2026-27 budget prioritizes roads, drainage, flood mitigation, public safety and parks before a Sept. 10 adoption vote.
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Columbus council approves temporary Uptown curfew for minors
The Columbus City Council approved a temporary curfew for unsupervised minors in Uptown Columbus after police and businesses reported repeated disruptions.
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Tallahassee Police Promote Eight Officers Into Command Positions
The Tallahassee Police Department promoted eight veteran officers, including two deputy chiefs, during a period of workforce transition and staffing pressure.
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Lowell Keeps 360-Day Data-Center Moratorium in Place
Lowell’s temporary data-center moratorium remains a major citywide dispute as officials study effects on water, roads, schools and emergency services.
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Oxnard Voters Will Decide on Half-Cent Sales Tax Renewal
Oxnard voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to renew an existing half-cent sales tax expected to generate about $20 million a year for city services.
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Utica begins 2026 roadway improvement program
Utica’s Engineering Department has launched the city’s 2026 Roadway Improvement Program, a broad effort focused on roadway conditions, public safety and the long-term life of local infrastructure.
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Rock Springs approves 7% water and 9% sewer rate increases for 2026-27
The Rock Springs City Council approved higher water and sewer rates while adopting the city’s 2026-27 budget, including spending plans for public safety, streets and utility operations.
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San Carlos Apache Tribe posts firefighter/EMT opening
The San Carlos Apache Tribe advertised a firefighter/EMT position in San Carlos, with duties spanning emergency response and community safety education.
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Broken Arrow Voters Approve $415 Million Bond Package
Broken Arrow voters approved all seven propositions in a $415 million bond package while rejecting a separate sports-facility sales-tax proposal.
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Buckeye adopts roughly $765 million fiscal 2026-27 budget
Buckeye City Council approved a roughly $765 million fiscal 2026-27 budget, including $297 million for fire stations, roads, a library and public safety.
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West Valley City Sets Hearing on Proposed Tax Increase
West Valley City will hold an Aug. 11 hearing on a proposed property-tax increase tied to firefighter staffing, salaries and city operations.
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Torrance Adopts $583.4 Million Budget for Fiscal 2026-27
Torrance City Council adopted a $583.4 million budget that protects core services, emphasizes police and fire staffing, and delays some projects.
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Sterling Heights Begins First Comprehensive Police Department Review
Sterling Heights has launched its first comprehensive strategic review of the police department, with a possible focus on operations, leadership and staffing.
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Passaic County Advances Plan for Former Jail Site in Paterson
Passaic County commissioners introduced a lease ordinance tied to financing redevelopment of the former jail site at 11 Marshall Street in downtown Paterson.
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Lancaster Expands Police Technology and Community Safety Programs
Lancaster is carrying its hybrid police model into 2026 with a $10.6 million investment, a crime-analysis center and planned enforcement growth.
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Oro Valley’s Path Forward plan moves toward November 2026 voter decision
Oro Valley’s Town Council adopted the 10-year Path Forward plan on May 6. Public implementation and engagement are scheduled from August through November 2026, ahead of a voter decision.
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Victorville Advances Plan for New Police Station and Civic Park
Victorville’s proposed police station and civic park at Seneca Road and Civic Drive cleared environmental review, but still need local approvals.