Surprise seeks artist for $165,000 public artwork at new police substation
Surprise is seeking an artist or artist team for permanent artwork at its first police substation. Applications are due Aug. 31, with an estimated $165,000 contract.
Public Spending
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California lawmakers return for final month of 2026 session
California lawmakers return August 3 with fiscal, floor and passage deadlines compressed into the final weeks of the 2025-26 legislative session.
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Denver approves $4.5 million contract for citywide sidewalk and street repairs
Denver approved a maximum-value contract with Western Plains Construction LLC for ADA ramps, sidewalks, curbs, streets and alleys, but specific locations and a public schedule remain undisclosed.
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Berkeley County intends to award $14.5 million road-resurfacing project as Goose Creek work nears
Berkeley County records show an intent to award a $14.48 million resurfacing project, while scheduled August work on Amy Drive and North Pembroke Drive will keep both roads open with access controls.
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Idaho wildfire costs top $20 million as Land Board weighs $90 forest-parcel assessment
Idaho had spent more than $20 million on wildfire suppression by July 21, while the Land Board delayed a decision on a proposed increase in the residential forest-protection assessment from $40 to $90.
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Long Beach budget review begins amid projected deficit and possible cuts
Long Beach’s FY 2027 budget review begins July 28 amid a projected $61.3 million deficit, with public input continuing before a planned September 8 vote.
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Jefferson’s 2027 Tax Budget Lists $300,000 in Planned Transfers
Jefferson’s revised 2027 tax budget was submitted to the county auditor and identifies planned transfers for the Imagination Playground and safety services.
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Jackson council faces July 31 budget deadline after revenue shortfalls
Jackson officials are preparing a current-year budget amendment after weaker revenue collections led to spending cuts, with a July 31 state-law deadline ahead.
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Cary audit puts public spending, oversight and council accountability under new scrutiny
Cary’s state audit found weak spending controls and referred some matters for investigation as officials face pressure to document corrective action.
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Cape Coral sends $596,144 Yacht Club gas proposal back
Cape Coral City Council sent a proposed $596,144 natural-gas extension back for cost and funding answers before deciding whether the Yacht Club project advances.
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Irvine Remodel Spending Put at $12M to More Than $15M
Voice of OC reports Irvine remodeling-related spending of $12 million to more than $15 million, while the council weighs options for an independent review.
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Austin’s $6.6B proposed budget goes to July 22 hearing: property taxes, social cuts
Austin’s July 22 budget hearing starts the public review of the City Manager’s $6.6B proposal, with proposed higher property taxes and social service cuts.
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Former Olympian indicted as Congress keeps pressing Reflecting Pool questions
United States Evening White House and Congress Update – Senate Democrats want answers on cost, no-bid work, and repair failures as the White House blames vandals.
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Colorado Springs mayor signs new vehicle rules as council weighs tighter limits
Colorado Springs CO – A new city regulation tightens rules for vehicles and protective detail, while council members consider whether to go further.
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Bluffton’s Buckwalter expansion clears county vote for four turf fields
Bluffton SC – Beaufort County approved funding and contracts for Buckwalter’s park expansion, moving four lighted turf fields toward construction.
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Glendale council’s $16,200 allowance faces new scrutiny as transparency questions resurface
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.