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OSAC hears UDOT trail concerns, conservation-easement updates and open-house plans Midway planning staff and conservation partners updated the Open Space Advisory Committee on UDOT’s Deer Creek Trail proposal and associated cost and environmental concerns, progress on local easements, and logistics for an April 11 OSAC open house; the Wasatch County Open Lands Board agreed to join a joint letter to UDOT about the bypass.

2 days ago

Midway City is on the brink of major changes with new trail proposals and conservation efforts that could reshape public access in the area.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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3 days ago

Salmon Recovery Council outlines multi‑year plan to push land‑use, permitting and monitoring commitments The Salmon Recovery Council reviewed an implementation plan centered on seven board commitments and proposed a schedule of forums, cross‑board coordination and legislative advocacy through 2027 to advance land‑use reforms, permit streamlining, and long‑term monitoring priorities.

The Salmon Recovery Council is forging a bold path to revive Puget Sound's salmon with an ambitious multi-year plan that targets land-use reform and collaborative forums.

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Anna EDC outlines three-phase downtown redevelopment, schedules public workshops EDC staff presented a three-phase downtown redevelopment roadmap and announced public design workshops (charettes) in mid-April, branding and marketing work by consultant Eisenberg, and follow-up community events including a recap presentation on April 16 and volunteer recognition on April 14.

6 days ago

Exciting changes are coming to downtown Anna with a new three-phase redevelopment plan that encourages community input and engagement!

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Val Verde County votes unanimously to intervene in Howard Solstice transmission-line case, allocates $25,000 After three hours of testimony from landowners and scientists, the Val Verde County Commissioners Court voted 5-0 to intervene in the Public Utilities Commission proceeding over AEP's Howard Solstice transmission line and to set aside an initial $25,000 for the county's participation; speakers cited risks to karst geology, groundwater and scenic resources.

1 week ago

Val Verde County has taken a bold stand against the Howard Solstice transmission line, voting unanimously to intervene and set aside $25,000 amid rising environmental and economic concerns!

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Votes at a glance: Lubbock City Council actions on March 24, 2026 Summary of motions and recorded outcomes from the March 24 Lubbock City Council meeting, including unanimous approvals on minutes, consent agenda, several zoning items, termination of Chapter 212 agreements, a $200M bond notice, and the special election order; notable defeats included zone case 3016‑g (9901 Upland) and 7.3 (four District 3 properties) where opposition or required supermajorities prevented rezones.

1 week ago

Lubbock City Council's latest meeting saw unanimous approvals on key zoning items, but a controversial proposal faced a crushing defeat—what does this mean for the community?

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Clearfield council approves consolidated fee schedule, including cemetery and utility changes The council voted to adopt Ordinance 2026‑07 amending the city's consolidated fee schedule to update utility rates (effective 1/1/2028), business‑license penalties, planning/building fees and a range of recreation and cemetery charges; staff projected $200,000 in CDBG funds would be allocated separately.

1 week ago

Clearfield City Council just approved significant changes to utility rates and fees, affecting everything from water charges to cemetery plot prices!

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Citizen Portal News Rhode Island

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1 week ago

Portsmouth sets curbside subscription at $620 amid debate over program shortfall; transfer-station accounting restatement revealed $86,000 deficit Councilors voted 4–3 to set the FY27 curbside subscription at $620 after staff disclosed a $234,993 curbside deficit and an $86,000 transfer-station shortfall tied to deferred-revenue accounting. The council also authorized a $50 prorated Prudence Island pass for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Portsmouth's council grapples with a shocking $234,993 curbside deficit and an $86,000 transfer-station shortfall, leading to a controversial $620 subscription hike!

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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1 week ago

North Miami adopts 2025 stormwater master plan, with council asking for local corrections and follow-up The council approved the city's 2025 Stormwater Master Plan update 4–1 after a consultant presentation on critical flood-prone sites and a public hearing that identified mapping errors; staff agreed to review written comments and prioritize local projects.

North Miami has officially adopted its 2025 Stormwater Master Plan, addressing critical flooding issues while residents raise concerns about mapping inaccuracies!

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San Marcos joins Lights Out Texas; declares April 1–June 7 lights-out period to protect migrating birds Mayor Jane Houston proclaimed a city lights-out period from April 1 through June 7, 2026 (11 p.m.–6 a.m.) to protect migrating birds. A presenter described planned collision surveys with Texas State University and mitigation options; the presenter also stated large annual bird-collision mortality figures and a 60% reduction claim for lights-out measures.

1 week ago

San Marcos is taking a bold step to protect migrating birds by joining the Lights Out Texas initiative, turning off nonessential lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. for 67 days!

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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1 week ago

City, district say disengaged-youth survey on track; results expected for public release later this year City officials told attendees that data collection for a study on disengaged youth is on target to finish by April and that results will be released to the community this summer or later in the year; Dr. Brown said the study has nearly 1,200 student participants so far.

The city's ambitious study on disengaged youth is set to reveal crucial insights this summer, with nearly 1,200 students already sharing their voices to reshape future outreach efforts.

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Citizen Portal News Montana

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3 weeks ago

Commissioner urges public input on planned timber-sale program and Echo Lake fire risk A commissioner reported on a National Forest Working Group briefing and urged public attendance at an April 1 Helena hearing about a proposed continuous-yield timber program covering southwestern Montana; the commissioner warned of wildfire risk in the Echo Lake/Discovery Basin area and stressed local participation.

Montana's Forest Service is planning timber sales that could impact your favorite trails and ski areas—are you ready to voice your concerns?

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Bluff council backs start of Secondary Water working group to protect water rights Council supported forming a Secondary Water Working Group, with volunteer Patrick McDermott proposing initial low-cost 'test runs' using truck-filled low-pressure systems to demonstrate proof of use and longer-term piping and riparian restoration plans.

4 weeks ago

Bluff Town Council is taking bold steps to protect its water rights by forming a Secondary Water Working Group, starting with innovative low-cost test runs!

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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4 weeks ago

Dooly County calls SPLOST referendum, proposes split for roads and fire capital The county approved a resolution calling a one‑percent special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) referendum for a five‑year period, proposing 80% of proceeds for roads/street/bridge projects and 20% for fire department capital improvements.

Dooly County is gearing up for a crucial referendum that could boost local roads and fire services without raising property taxes!

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