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Gloversville appoints new city attorney after motion dies
GLOVERSVILLE — The city appointed Courtney Trombly of Johnstown its new city attorney at a special meeting Monday, succeeding Amanda Rose.
Johnstown to enforce new lawn law in August
JOHNSTOWN - The city of Johnstown will begin enforcing a law next month requiring property owners to keep the grass trimmed – 9 inches or less.
Zionsville Plan Commission approves new gas station despite resident protests
The Zionsville, Indiana, Plan Commission approved a proposal for a new Friendly Market convenience store and gas station despite intense opposition from residents worried about environmental and health risks.
'A necessary evil' | Greenwood council sends wheel tax proposal to mayor's desk
If Greenwood's mayor signs the proposal, the new taxes would take effect at the beginning of 2027.
Greenwood Common Council approves wheel tax to secure state road repair funding
The Greenwood City Council unanimously approved a new wheel tax to secure state matching funds for road repairs, despite concerns from Council President Mike Campbell regarding the financial burden on residents.
Push underway to ask lawmakers to keep redistricting off the agenda until after 2030 census
A new petition is urging Indiana lawmakers to delay redistricting until after the 2030 census.
Greenwood Common Council approves wheel and vehicle excise tax
GREENWOOD, Ind. -- The Greenwood Common Council has approved a new wheel and vehicle excise tax. The results of Monday night's unanimous vote mean that residents will pay $25 every year if their vehicle is registered in Greenwood. Any residents who own a bus, semi, or RV will pay…
IURC outlines plan to make utility bills more affordable statewide
INDIANAPOLIS—In an effort to lower utility bills statewide, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) released an affordability report that includes 16 action items for regulators, lawmakers, and utilities to take into consideration. “We're continuing to hear about high…
Analyst says permanent daylight saving time could boost tourism and economy
An economic analyst stated that permanent daylight saving time would boost the tourism industry but might cause safety concerns regarding morning commutes.
Judge: Trump admin can't cut millions in Grants to New York
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from cutting billions in federal grants to New York and 23 other states, ruling that the government cannot unilaterally cancel allocated funds by simply changing regulatory priorities.
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Published July 20Local government – What’s happening in Tampa Bay
Meetings, agendas and important items to watch on local government across Tampa Bay for the fourth week of July.
IURC announces action items on energy affordability
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) announced several action items on July 15 stemming from its Investigative Inquiry on Energy Affordability held on March 24, 2026, and the 10 listening […]