The Overland Park City Council voted July 22, 2026, to close Bluejacket Pool and Stonegate Pool rather than rebuild or continue operating the neighborhood facilities, according to a local online post and subsequent public discussion.
New Haven says it has asked a federal court to dismiss a Trump administration lawsuit targeting the city’s Welcoming City executive order and public-safety policies.
A July 28 Cedar Rapids City Council meeting summary reported seven public hearings involving a proposed logistics facility, housing redevelopment, rezonings and city infrastructure matters. Additional bid hearings were listed for Aug. 11.
The Baton Rouge–East Baton Rouge Parish Office of Community Development released its draft PY2026 Action Plan on July 9, opening a 30-day public-comment period through Aug. 8.
Little Rock authorized demolition of the extensively damaged pedestrian bridge over West Markham Street after it was struck by a large dump truck. The city later reported the street reopened after the structure was safely removed.
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has asked the Wisconsin Elections Commission to allow some voters who already returned absentee ballots for the 2026 primary to cast replacement ballots.
Des Moines said it would publish an early-August summary of resident and business feedback on potential savings and revenue options tied to a projected $12 million budget gap.
Kansas City announced a $24 million allocation for housing and opened applications for its 2026 PLANT Grant Program on July 21.
Albany’s administration released a July 24 progress report with 30 recommendations informed by the Activate Albany survey, spanning public safety, youth, culture and economic development.
Gov. Matt Meyer signed Senate Bill 9 on July 21, 2026, establishing Delaware’s first comprehensive state program to protect freshwater wetlands and create a clearer permitting framework.