N.C. county commission rejects plan to borrow money to build schools 19th July 2006 Mecklenburg County, N.C., rejected a plan formed by a volunteer committee led by the governor that would have the county borrow $172 million for school construction.
Boise considers easier zoning rules 19th July 2006 Boise, Idaho, may be making it easier for developers to get zoning approval for mixed-use developments. Previously, the developers had to ask for piecemeal zoning changes and exceptions for projects
Alabama city has to spend hurricane tax surplus on storm-related expenses 19th July 2006 Mobile, Ala., experienced a surge in sales tax revenues after Hurricane Katrina from spending on local rebuilding, an influx of Mississippi residents shopping there and out-of-town workers who stayed in the city
Conference to address leadership 19th July 2006 The Innovation Groups will hold its 13th Annual Transforming Local Government conference in Bellevue, Wash., June 6 – 8, 2007, and is now accepting applications from cities to make presentations
Hawaii County considers amnesty for un-permitted property owners. 17th July 2006 A Hawaii County councilwoman is pushing an amnesty for owners of homes and farms that were built without the proper permits. Councilwoman Virginia Isbell says she wants to help West Hawaii farmers
Florida completes statewide radio system 17th July 2006 Florida’s new Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System is now operational and will link officials from 17 agencies around Florida and even 25 miles off shore
Bonds for Louisville arena in doubt 17th July 2006 The governor of Kentucky says a construction agreement approved by the Louisville Metro Council could prevent the state from issuing $75 million in bonds to help finance
Grand jury transcripts in case against San Jose mayor remain sealed 14th July 2006 Transcripts from the grand jury that indicted San Jose, Calif., Mayor Ron Gonzales and his aide earlier this month will remain sealed for an extra week while a defense attorney in the case undergoes a medical procedure.
New York mayor signs contract with union 14th July 2006 New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration has reached a tentative contract with the city’s largest municipal employee union. The 32-month contract with District Council
Massachusetts governor taking over ‘Big Dig’ inspections 14th July 2006 Inspectors continue to find problems with Boston’s “Big Dig” tunnel where a ceiling collapse killed a 38-year-old woman, and now Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has taken over safety inspections for the project.
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