Citizen Portal News Utah

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14 hours ago

Wasatch Trails Foundation outlines 'Heber Halo' to connect Heber Valley neighborhoods Mia Yu of the Wasatch Trails Foundation presented an interconnected 'Heber Halo' trail plan to Midway's Parks, Trails and Trees Committee, describing Phase 1 feasibility work with Legend Engineering, volunteer construction plans and a tentative connector build start in spring 2027.

Mia Yu's ambitious 'Heber Halo' proposal aims to create a seamless trail network that connects Heber Valley neighborhoods, enhancing local access to nature and outdoor activities.

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Citizen Portal News Oklahoma

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3 days ago

Oklahoma Senate advances package of PBM and pharmacy-reimbursement measures after contentious floor debate Lawmakers passed multiple bills aimed at pharmacy benefit managers and pharmacy reimbursement, with proponents saying the measures will protect community pharmacies and critics warning of higher costs for employers and consumers. Debate cited audits and cost figures; SB 20-74 and related bills passed on the floor. (Example vote: SB 20-74, 34–3.)

Oklahoma's Senate is taking a bold step to protect community pharmacies from the growing power of pharmacy benefit managers, but could this move lead to higher costs for consumers?

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Citizen Portal News North Dakota

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1 week ago

Bismarck transit to extend hours; executive director cites sales-tax revenue and federal grants to cover fleet and service needs Biz Man Transit (CAP bus) told a legislative subcommittee it will extend weekday and Saturday hours and expand Sunday demand-response service beginning April 1, with projected incremental costs of about $665,000 in 2026 and $954,000 in 2027, funded through a mix of federal grants, local mill levies and recently approved city sales-tax allocations.

Bismarck transit is set to expand service hours and improve accessibility for residents starting April 1, backed by a mix of federal grants and local funding.

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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1 week ago

Testimony split on voter‑privacy resolution as Alaskans warn of DOJ purges and record‑access barriers Public commenters told the House Judiciary Committee HJR 43 is needed to protect voters’ registration data from DOJ purge requests; opponents said the DOJ request aims to protect election integrity. Witnesses raised particular concerns about Alaska Native communities and women with name changes.

Alaskans are divided over a new voter privacy resolution, with concerns rising about potential purges and barriers to accessing vital records—what’s at stake for your voting rights?

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Citizen Portal News Michigan

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2 weeks ago

EUPTA advances Drummond Islander V design as ice and a fuel disruption strain ferry service The Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority advertised an RFQ for design of a new Drummond Island ferry and reported ongoing ice-related disruptions and a brief fuel interruption on Sugar Island; directors said funding is secured and the new vessel will add capacity and redundancy.

The Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority is set to design a new ferry to combat ice disruptions and bolster community access during peak season!

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Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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2 weeks ago

NCDOT outlines S-Line corridor plans, estimates Wake Forest–Henderson work will move forward after federal grants NCDOT rail and mobility officials told the Henderson City Council the S-Line rail corridor’s missing Raleigh–Petersburg link is advancing, with corridor acquisition and surveys underway and federal grant opportunities targeted to fund Wake Forest–Henderson work in spring 2024; local Transit-Oriented Development aims to boost downtown vibrancy and housing diversity.

Exciting developments are underway for the S-Line rail corridor that promises to transform Henderson with enhanced mobility, vibrant downtown spaces, and diverse housing options!

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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2 weeks ago

Arlington board questions DPR plan to repurpose Barcroft, citing gymnastics staffing shortages and program impacts The county’s Department of Parks & Recreation proposed repurposing Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center and cutting gymnastics and woodshop offerings as part of FY27 reductions that would save an estimated $969,000; board members pressed staff for options to preserve core teen and adaptive programming and for detailed operating costs and equity impacts.

Arlington's County Board is grappling with a $45 million budget shortfall, considering proposals that could reshape community fitness offerings and leave many young athletes in the lurch.

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2 weeks ago

Our Conservation & Restoration Projects | Unique Places to Save Our unique projects are focused on land conservation & restoration along with support for habitats, public access, and working lands. Join us in making a positive impact on land and water resources…

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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2 weeks ago

County approves plan to move sidewalk off roadway and add pedestrian bridge after student death After a fatality near Woodlake Middle and Garcia High School, the county approved staff recommendation (Option 2) to shift sidewalks away from the road and add a pedestrian bridge; staff will seek partnership and cost‑sharing with the school district.

Palm Beach County is taking a bold step for student safety by approving a plan to move sidewalks away from busy roads and add a pedestrian bridge after a tragic incident.

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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2 weeks ago

County adopts safety action plan and greenway framework after public outreach Williamson County adopted a countywide safety action plan and received a multimodal greenway plan from consultants; the safety plan passed unanimously and will make the county eligible for federal implementation grants to address high-risk corridors and multimodal connections.

Williamson County has taken a bold step toward safer roads and better greenway access, aiming for a 30% reduction in serious crashes over the next decade!

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Citizen Portal News Indiana

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2 weeks ago

District presents $32 million schematic plan for new CTE center, estimates 18-month build At a work session, district staff outlined schematic plans and a first-pass $32 million budget for a Career and Technical Education center that would host 26 programs and emphasize hands-on, community-facing training; construction is estimated at about 18 months with completion targeted in May 2028.

A groundbreaking $32 million Career and Technical Education center is set to revolutionize vocational training in Indiana, boasting 26 programs and a community-focused capstone restaurant run by students!

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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3 weeks ago

Board approves sale of Crescent View property to Sandy City for $17 million The board authorized a purchase-and-sale agreement to sell the 17.8-acre Crescent View site (11150 S. 300 E., Sandy) to Sandy City for $17,000,000, with $100,000 earnest money, a nine-month due-diligence period and a leaseback for the district’s Life Skills Academy through the next school year.

The Crescent View Middle School site has officially been sold to Sandy City for $17 million, paving the way for exciting community developments while ensuring the Life Skills Academy can continue its vital programs.

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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3 weeks ago

Broadband authority reports BEAD/BEED awards and mapping challenges; All Points to serve 880 homes Lancaster’s broadband authority said All Points Broadband won awards covering 880 homes and is in pre-contracting with an anticipated build completion by December 2027; the authority also described challenges getting a handful of addresses onto the FCC map (CostQuest denials) and ongoing affordability gaps after the loss of the Affordable Connectivity Program.

Lancaster County’s Broadband Authority is tackling major challenges as All Points Broadband prepares to connect 880 homes by 2027, but mapping issues and affordability gaps threaten progress.

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Citizen Portal News Illinois

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3 weeks ago

City staff to place Clearwave Fiber right‑of‑way agreement on next agenda after presentation Public works presented a non‑exclusive 10‑year right‑of‑way agreement with Delta Communications affiliate Clearwave Fiber; staff said Clearwave will post a $75,000 restoration bond, reimburse inspection costs, provide free fiber to city facilities and follow city permitting; council asked for a larger rollout map and directed staff to place a resolution on the next agenda.

Lockport is gearing up for a game-changing fiber deployment with Clearwave Fiber, promising free access for city facilities and plans to prioritize underserved areas!

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Citizen Portal News Idaho

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3 weeks ago

Boise council reviews 20‑year library facilities plan, directs staff to return with 2‑mile and square‑footage options City leaders and the Boise Public Library board discussed a consultant-backed facilities plan, draft service goals (including early‑literacy targets), and maps showing coverage by a 3‑mile proximity goal; council asked staff to return in April and June with staffing, cost estimates and a 2‑mile analysis to inform capital planning.

Boise's city leaders are gearing up to reshape the future of its library system, aiming for 30,000–40,000 additional square feet to meet the community's needs!

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Citizen Portal News Montana

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3 weeks ago

Missoula Public Library director highlights culture‑house model, bookmobile and relaxed card rules Missoula Public Library director Slaven Lee described the library’s Swedish "culture house" model, partnerships with nonprofits and a bookmobile that logged roughly 4,000 visits in its first year. He also outlined new, more flexible library‑card policies and concerns about ebook licensing costs.

Missoula Public Library is breaking new ground as North America's first "culture house," combining resources with nonprofits and launching a bookmobile that reached 4,000 visits in its debut year!

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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3 weeks ago

North Hills School District to seek $2.8 million grant to replace high‑school rooftop HVAC units; board advances several finance items At its March 5 meeting the North Hills Board of Education voted to add a grant resolution and several finance items to the legislative agenda, including authorization to apply for a $2.8 million Public School Facility Improvement Grant to replace remaining high‑school rooftop HVAC units and pool dehumidification; the district would provide a 25% match (~$700,000).

The North Hills School District is taking a giant step forward by applying for a $2.8 million grant to upgrade its high school HVAC systems and pool dehumidification!

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3 weeks ago

Union Community Care pitches school-based health center to Middletown Area SD board; no vote tonight Union Community Care outlined a proposal for a school-based health center at the new Middletown campus, describing services, funding and privacy protections; board members raised security and scope concerns and the presentation was informational with no vote.

A groundbreaking proposal for a school-based health center in Middletown promises to enhance student wellness while ensuring strict privacy protections and no cost to the district.

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Citizen Portal News New York

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3 weeks ago

BOCES students showcase CTE programs as district outlines single-site campus plan Students from BOCES described hands-on experiences in small-animal science and HVAC as district and BOCES staff presented plans for a single-site CTE campus at Exit 16 that would consolidate programs, increase capacity and open new offerings. The board heard enrollment projections and a tentative June 2027 substantial-completion date.

Students are ready to revolutionize their futures with hands-on skills and a new state-of-the-art CTE campus that promises to expand opportunities and programs!

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Citizen Portal News Nebraska

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3 weeks ago

City staff says NC3 funding is advancing; Sarpy County Museum closure prompts city review of options City staff told the Bellevue council the NC3 project has a $20 million state tranche in hand and a $30 million state tranche appropriated, with federal funding still pending; staff also reported the Sarpy County Museum has closed and is evaluating mitigation and relocation options after a reported $895,000 repair estimate.

Exciting updates are here: the NC3 project secures $20M in state funding and is eyeing an additional $30M, while the Sarpy County Museum faces closure and costly repairs!

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Citizen Portal News South Carolina

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3 weeks ago

Palmetto Trail seeks recurring maintenance funds and $12.25 million to finish key segments Palmetto Trail leaders asked the committee for an increase in recurring maintenance funds and $12.25 million in one‑time money to acquire remaining corridor acreage and finish critical trail connectors, citing economic benefits for small communities.

Palmetto Trail advocates are rallying for $12.25 million to complete vital segments and enhance local economies—will they get the support they need?

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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3 weeks ago

Petersburg Borough reviews alternative sites, FAA lighting and timelines for proposed broadband towers At a borough work session, Title Networks reviewed mapped candidate parcels for a proposed tower network including Rory's Road, Mental Health Trust and DNR land and private parcels; the assembly pressed on FAA lighting rules, construction costs and a tight grant timeline tied to a possible no-cost extension.

The Petersburg Borough assembly is wrestling with the complexities of site selection and FAA lighting rules for new broadband towers, with time running out to meet federal grant deadlines.

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Citizen Portal News Ohio

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3 weeks ago

Richland New Hope outlines accessibility projects as Richland County proclaims Disability Awareness Month Richland New Hope briefed county commissioners on ARPA-funded accessibility projects — adult changing tables at nine sites, an accessible trailer for festivals and 'Cruiser Kits' for first responders — as the board presented a proclamation recognizing Disability Awareness Month and approximately 1,300 people served.

Richland County is taking big steps for inclusivity this Disability Awareness Month with innovative accessibility projects that promise to transform community support for individuals with disabilities.

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Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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3 weeks ago

U.S. Forest Service official outlines debris removal and fuels treatments at Elk Falls A U.S. Forest Service official told the Avery County commission the agency is moving forward with debris removal, trail repairs and a planned fuels-treatment of about 238 acres near Elk Falls; work is funded in part by federal recovery dollars and may require brief temporary closures.

Major recovery efforts are underway at Elk Falls, with debris removal and trail repairs set to enhance safety and reduce wildfire risks in the area.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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4 weeks ago

Commission hears transport project updates including $47M tunnel estimate for Thorpe Road study Staff told the Plan Commission that WSDOT is moving the Liberty Park land bridge into the design phase and that a Thorpe Road tunnel option was studied; a tunnel option was estimated at about $47,000,000 and would require long closures if the existing tunnel were enlarged. Commissioners asked for more detail on alternatives and project sequencing.

WSDOT is moving forward with a $47 million tunnel option for the Thorpe Road study, but could the existing tunnel expansion lead to longer closures?

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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1 month ago

Chappaquoit Yacht Club seeks seasonal sailing floats in West Falmouth Harbor; commission asks for depth and shellfish surveys The Chappaquoit Yacht Club asked the Falmouth Conservation Commission to allow three seasonal sailing floats in West Falmouth Harbor to support a community youth sailing program. Commissioners agreed to continue the hearing to March 4 and requested professional water‑depth and shellfish/ eelgrass surveys before a final decision.

The Chappaquoit Yacht Club is fighting for youth sailing access in West Falmouth Harbor, but first, they must navigate a sea of surveys and conservation concerns!

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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1 month ago

Committee roundup: six bills advance from Tennessee Transportation and Safety Committee The committee advanced several bills to the Senate calendar or other committees, including SB 1479 (reentry IDs), SB 1782 (e-bikes), SB 1783 (Real ID clarification), SB 2027 (TDOT sound-study, to Finance), SB 1669 (CDL diabetes cleanup) and SB 1611 (Upper Cumberland Airport).

The Senate Transportation and Safety Committee just advanced six significant bills, including new regulations for e-bikes and driver licenses for those reentering society!

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Citizen Portal News Oregon

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1 month ago

OHA: 2026 CCO capitation rates rose to 10.6%, agency says rebalance would need $155.1M in general fund Oregon Health Authority staff told the Ways and Means Human Services Subcommittee that actuarially sound capitation rates for Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) reached 10.6% for 2026 after updated data; OHA proposed offsetting measures and a rebalance request that it estimates would require $155.1 million in general fund support.

Oregon's health funding just hit a critical milestone, with capitation rates soaring to 10.6% for 2026, leaving lawmakers scrambling to address a $155 million budget gap!

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Citizen Portal News Michigan

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1 month ago

Regional Transit Authority outlines programs, budgets and growth to Michigan appropriation subcommittee Ben Stupka, executive director of the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan, told a House appropriations subcommittee the RTA oversaw about $24 million in operating revenue, distributed $11 million to community providers and manages $95 million in federal pass‑through funds while expanding express services, the QLINE and a regional transit app.

The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan is not just surviving; they're thriving with nearly 30 million rides last year and ambitious plans for expansion and improvement!

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Citizen Portal News US

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1 month ago

DDOT unveils final design to consolidate traffic, widen sidewalks and close cut-throughs at Pennsylvania and Minnesota avenues DDOT presented a final design that replaces diagonal slip lanes with a single signalized intersection, consolidates park space, widens sidewalks on Pennsylvania Avenue to 10 feet, and closes median cuts that currently allow dangerous cut-throughs; construction procurement is underway with work expected to begin this spring and last about two years.

The DDOT has unveiled a groundbreaking redesign for the Pennsylvania and Minnesota Avenue intersection that prioritizes safety and accessibility, promising a transformative experience for pedestrians and transit riders alike!

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