Council weighs using city loan as match for $5M USDA grant amid looming state water fees Council staff updated the Gunnison City Council on a $5,000,000 USDA Community Project Funding award for the Tar Canyon water project and recommended using part of an existing CIB loan as the non‑federal match to avoid taking a separate USDA loan; members discussed household rate impacts and timing with a pending state water-fee mandate (House Bill 501).

Gunnison is set to receive a $5 million boost for its water project, but how will it impact your household bills?

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Perrysburg forecast shows roughly $11 million swing after state tax changes, treasurer warns Treasurer Randy Dreier told the Perrysburg Board the district's five-year forecast shifted about $11 million toward a deficit after recent state tax law changes; he estimated a roughly $2 million local property-tax revenue loss and described planned budget updates and personnel adjustments.

The Perrysburg district faces an alarming $11 million forecast shift due to recent state tax changes, prompting urgent discussions on budget cuts and personnel adjustments.

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On The Ballot In CA: One Time Tax On Billionaires To Stem Medical Cuts - IndiaWest News On The Ballot In CA: One Time Tax On Billionaires To Stem Medical Cuts.

On The Ballot In CA: One Time Tax On Billionaires To Stem Medical Cuts

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South Bend council adopts 2026 fiscal plan amid warnings about statewide tax changes The Common Council approved the city’s 2026 budget after committee review and public hearings. Council members and staff praised the process while flagging the fiscal uncertainty created by Indiana’s Senate Bill 1 and the need for departmental cuts and contingency planning for 2027–28.

The South Bend Common Council has adopted a new 2026 fiscal plan, but with looming uncertainties from state tax changes, how will the city navigate future challenges?

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South Bend council adopts 2026 fiscal plan amid warnings about statewide tax changes The Common Council approved the city’s 2026 budget after committee review and public hearings. Council members and staff praised the process while flagging the fiscal uncertainty created by Indiana’s Senate Bill 1 and the need for departmental cuts and contingency planning for 2027–28.

The South Bend Common Council has just adopted a crucial 2026 fiscal plan, but looming state tax changes have everyone on edge about the future.

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Vista council opposes further statewide erosion of local zoning control, adopts resolution The council unanimously approved a resolution objecting to repeated state laws that council members said erode municipal authority over local zoning and housing decisions; the measure directs staff to explore ways to protect local control and to engage state leaders.

Vista City Council takes a stand against state laws that undermine local zoning control, urging a pushback to protect community authority.

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Sebastian City Council Discusses Legal Action Against Senate Bill 180 Restrictions Council members debate joining litigation against state control over local development decisions.

Sebastian's city council is at a crossroads, debating whether to challenge a controversial state bill that could strip local control over development decisions.

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External Article: California Cap and Trade EXTENDED through 2045 – CCEDA By Maya C. Miller, Alejandro Lazo and Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters

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Welcome back to Fun Friday🎉 This week we’re celebrating the wins in state legislation!

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This weeks round up is all about checks and balances! Our courts and elected officials are doing what they can to protect our rights✊

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Happy Fun Friday! 🎉
This week, we’re spotlighting the progress happening across our states!

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🎉Welcome back to Fun Friday! Today, we’re celebrating the wins happening in the environment, across our states, and through oversight.

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📉 Cutbacks. 🧪 Overhauls. 📊 Innovation.
State legislatures took bold (and conflicting) steps on K–12 testing this year. From Tennessee to Texas, summative assessments are under the microscope.
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Mayor Critiques Iowa Legislators' Local Control Restrictions on Cities Mayor addresses challenges posed by Iowa House File 718 on local governance and funding.

Mayor Bob Scott raises alarms over state legislation that threatens local control and could cost Sioux City millions—are our leaders truly listening?

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🎉Happy Fun Friday
Let's celebrate the wins together!

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🎉Happy Fun Friday! This week brought a lot of progress in state legislation. Let's continue pushing forward together and never lose hope!

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Massachusetts Senate designates bar pizza as official state pizza Legislators introduce bill to officially designate bar pizza as Massachusetts' state pizza

Massachusetts lawmakers are pushing to make bar pizza the official state pizza—could your favorite slice be getting the recognition it deserves?

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There’s still work to be done! Join us in the fight this Stand Up Saturday✊

For more info, read our Why States Matter blog on Medium.com, starting with our pinned article: “Welcome to Local Action”!

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We know this has been a tough and disappointing week.
But there is still hope to be had!
This July 4th, we’re celebrating wins and the progress being made in local and state legislation.
Happy 4th and keep fighting!💙
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A Judge Has Now Blocked Many of its State's Anti-Abortion Laws A Missouri judge blocks anti-abortion laws with a new injunction, allowing Planned Parenthood to resume vital services in the state.

A Judge Has Now Blocked Many of its State's Anti-Abortion Laws

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Oregon House passes HB 3954 restricting National Guard active service calls Bill prohibits calling Oregon National Guard into active service except for specified reasons

Oregon just passed a groundbreaking bill that limits when the National Guard can be called to active service—find out what it means for the state!

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🔗 5/7 These concerns exist within a broader context of increasing legislative efforts targeting LGBTQ+ communities across multiple states, particularly focusing on transgender rights and education. #TransRights #StateLegislation

RFK Jr.'s MAHA Movement Influences Health Legislation Across U.S. States | AI News Brew <p>Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement is making significant inroads in state legislatures across the United States, influencing a wide range of health-related measures ...

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Stowe City Council opposes Senate Bill 63's threat to local government funding Council members emphasize the importance of home rule against state overreach in local governance.

The Stow City Council is rallying to defend home rule against a state bill that threatens local governance and funding—will they succeed in protecting our democracy?

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Sedona City Council approves $3M construction contract for Nandante Drive improvements Council awards contract for shared use pathway and speed humps on Nandante Drive.

Sedona's City Council just approved a $3 million construction contract to enhance safety on Nandante Drive with new pathways and speed humps!

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Fact Friday

📉 Fact: Less than 20% of bills introduced in state legislatures become law.

👀 Want to know which bills actually have a shot?

📲 Use BillTrack50’s filters to see which ones are moving!

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