Oakland approves 10-month ban on data centers ↗
Moratorium allows for new municipal framework as several large tech firms look to expand
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Alaska approves 50-year land lease for large natural gas-powered data center in the Arctic ↗
Initial site development for the project, dubbed the “STAK Energy Campus,” is expected to cost $500 million; the full project is estimated to be under construction for six years.
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A better way to manage municipal capital improvement plans ↗
Cities can make better infrastructure decisions by treating capital improvement planning as a continuous discipline rather than a periodic exercise, a municipal water engineer writes.
Northern Illinois Transit Authority proposes first budget, capital spending plan ↗
With new state funding, the Chicago-area agency will focus on “frequent and reliable service, strong infrastructure and a system where people feel safe,” its acting president said.
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Arlington Officials Discuss Staffing And Spending At Budget Forum ↗
Zoning changes can take years to produce financial impact, and larger projects do not occur frequently enough to improve budget pressure.
Nicole Mitchell, Woodbury issue statements on city council eligibility ↗
A law passed in 2023 by the state Legislature and upheld by the state Supreme Court restored the right to vote for those with felony convictions who have served their time.
Eagan sues data center company over temporary chillers ↗
The lawsuit marks the latest bit of contention between the city and Eagan Capital over the project.
St. Paul City Council: Interim appointment, special election for Noecker's seat ↗
An interim Ward 2 council member will be seated by late January, with a special election to follow.
What can St. Paul homeowners expect from property taxes next year? ↗
Homeowners in St. Paul's West Seventh neighborhood, Highland Park, Summit Hill and the West Side can expect some of the sharpest property tax increases in the city next year.
Orange County sues Teamsters over picketing at landfills amid delays to trash services ↗
In a lawsuit filed Monday in Orange County Superior Court, the county is seeking a temporary restraining order against union members who officials say are obstructing access to the three local landfills.
Ballots are still being counted. Here are San Diego County’s closest races. ↗
The race for mayor in three cities remained up in the air, and several city council races were razor-thin
Election results: Claudia Jimenez declares she’s Richmond’s next mayor-elect ↗
Councilmember defeats Ahmad Anderson with 55% of the vote, according to unofficial county results
New Mexico led Mountain West in windfall linked to energy development on public lands ↗
The federal government distributed billions from energy and mineral development, putting the spotlight on fossil fuel revenues.
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