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The City of Richmond has released the Strategic Plan for Equitable Economic Development (SPEED), a comprehensive plan aiming to address long-standing inequities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan focuses on community, innovation, and industry, with five aggressive economic development goals through Fiscal Year 2026, including $3 billion in announced
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced that he will include a $7 million contribution from his proposed budget to a trust fund dedicated to affordable housing, reversing his initial plan. The City Council established the fund last year, aiming to allocate 1% of the city's $734 million general fund
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Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has accepted the Educational Nominating Panel's recommendation of eight candidates for the Board of Education for the School District of Philadelphia. The selections were made to fill two vacancies on the nine-member Board. The new appointees will work alongside the existing members to shape
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The Coventry Building Society has opened its brand new 40,000 sq ft head office in Binley Business Park, Coventry, creating a collaborative and sustainable workspace for its 2 million members. The society's CEO, Steve Hughes, said the new office is a testament to its long-term commitment to
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As California's drought deepens, Los Angeles has announced plans to cut back on outdoor landscape watering, setting a new standard for water conservation in the city. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the decision to reduce watering from three days to two per week, a less severe restriction compared to
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At the Lancaster and Morecambe Trades Union Council's May Day Rally in Dalton Square, a diverse group of community leaders, councillors, and activists came together to address the critical issues of the Cost of Living Crisis, War, and Racism. Philip Gilligan, co-ordinator of South Lakeland and Lancaster District
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Chicago restaurants Bar Siena, The Hampton Social, and Butcher & the Burger are among eight new establishments that could come to O'Hare International Airport later this year. The City Council is being asked to approve deals for new food, beverage, and retail options in Terminal 3 and Terminal
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The Bloomington City Council voted to postpone a tax increase proposal due to a council member's absence, shifting the vote to May 4. The proposed income tax increase of 0.855% would raise taxes from the current Monroe County local income tax rate of 1.345%. The revenue
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At the City Council meeting, Mayor Jim Watson recognized Tim McIntyre and the Streetcar 696 volunteers for their dedication to the community with the Mayor's City Builder Award. Tim McIntyre has been leading the DufFest community festival, which raises money for local charities, and has also been hosting
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A growing concern in St. Petersburg is the rising cost of rent and homeownership, forcing some city employees who are required to reside in the city to seek employment elsewhere. According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, hundreds of city employees fall under the category of being cost-burdened,
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Derby City Councillors are set to approve a formal collaboration with key partners to deliver a major road scheme, including a new A50 junction and link road, off the A50, which will serve Infinity Park Derby and the Wragley Way housing development. The project is part of a larger scheme
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Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton has proposed a 0.855% increase to the local income tax rate, citing the need to pay for various services such as public safety upgrades, climate preparedness programs, and quality of life services. The proposal would generate nearly $4.5 million for public safety, including $1.
