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Colorado Springs Council Postpones Ruling on Project Taurus Data Center

The delay buys time to resolve disputes over power needs, environmental impacts, or potential legal challenges before a final vote in April 2027.

Amtrak Plan Near Rate Field Links to White Sox Owner’s South Loop Stadium Proposal

Texas Counties and Cities Take Divergent Tax Steps to Close FY2027 Gaps

Baltimore County Holds Virtual Hearing on Disruptive Dirt Bikes

Chicago Council Poised to Choose Between Two Conflicting Renter-Protection Bills

Baltimore Judge Restores Inspector General’s Access to City Records

City Council Reaches Deal Letting Stonepeak Buy Chicago Parking Meters

Suspicious Package Forces Evacuation at Philadelphia City Hall

San Jose Says Unsheltered Population Fell 32% After New Housing Push and Quarterly Data Model

Rushcliffe Grants Conditional Approval for Major City Ground Expansion

Expanded Project Bluestem Draws 1,000 Residents as County Weighs New Data‑Center Rules

San Marcos Council Member Charged With Felony After Alleged Bite in Austin

Minneapolis Unveils Plans to Unprogram Up to 16 School Buildings

Austin ISD Refuses to Help Parents Petition to Close Two Failing Middle Schools

Fulshear City Council Fires Police Chief Kenny Seymour

Cities and Counties Move to Pause or Ban AI Data Centers

Berkeley Begins Clearing Eighth and Harrison Encampment After Rat-Borne Outbreak

Baltimore Council Removes Public Safety Chair as Oversight Fight Intensifies

Inver Grove Heights Carves Out Data Center From Moratorium to Avert Major Lawsuit

Suffolk Officials Push for Third Lane on Sunrise Highway Between Exits 53 and 59