Madison officials projected an $11 million operating-budget gap and asked city departments to identify possible 2% reductions as planning begins for the next budget cycle.
The City of Tulsa announced July 20, 2026, that Police Chief Dennis Larsen will retire after what the city described as nearly five decades of service.
Austin released a proposed $6.6 billion fiscal-year budget on July 22, 2026, describing fiscal sustainability and high-priority community needs as central focuses. The proposal was not final, and Aug. 4 is listed as a budget-related date.
Las Cruces police said two teenagers were apprehended and charged in connection with an alleged overnight crime spree involving three stolen vehicles and burglary activity at three cannabis shops.
Milwaukee’s 2026 Bronzeville Week is underway in the Bronzeville neighborhood, with city-confirmed arts, history and community programming scheduled through Aug. 8.
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection has proposed amendments to NAC 445B and scheduled an Aug. 11, 2026, workshop to solicit public comments.
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned July 30 after criticism of the response and information released after a fatal shooting at Bite of Seattle. Deputy Chief Andre Sayles is interim chief.
West Valley City residents can comment Aug. 11 on the city’s tentative 2026–27 budget, property-tax impact schedule and proposed federal-fund items before final adoption.
Laramie County and Cheyenne voters will consider multiple temporary Sixth Penny sales-tax proposals in Wyoming’s Aug. 18, 2026 primary election.
California began statewide implementation of the Behavioral Health Services Act in July 2026, extending Proposition 1’s behavioral-health reforms to all 58 counties.