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Houston Proposes Phased Trash Fee Starting at $5, Rising to $25

City leaders frame the fee as a way to move solid waste into the utility system to improve pickup reliability.

New York City Creates Office to Fight Deed Theft, Names Peter White Director

Chicago Council Approves Financing for Lathrop Homes’ Next Phase

Oakland Doubles Illegal-Dumping Fines, OKs AI-Drone Pilot to Find Hot Spots

Boston Enacts Permit Rules for Major Food-Delivery Platforms

Seattle Council Panel Backs Lease Power and $4.9 Million to Expand Temporary Shelter

Edmonton Approves Tax Class Targeting Derelict Commercial Properties

Austin Approves $500 Fines for Excessive Engine Noise

Johnson Backs CACC Director With $700,000 Budget Boost as Alders Demand National Search

Chicago Panel Backs 311 Pilot to Let Residents Flag Commercial Vehicles Blocking Lanes

Oakland Launches Flock Plate-Reader Speed Program With 60-Day Warning Period

Parker Signs Bill to Reopen Filbert Street Bus Terminal by May 1

New York City Launches $4 Million Pilot for Modular Public Bathrooms

Houston Council Returns Revamped High-Risk Apartment Registry for January Review With 30-Day Return Clock

Munich Council Backs Paketposthalle Twin Towers as Legal Ruling Looms

NYC Council Probes Outdoor Dining as Just 400 Licenses Finalized and Winter Teardown Nears

TTC Rolls Out TMU Station Signage at Former Dundas Stop Ahead of December Rebrand

City Council Approves OneLIC Rezoning, Opening Door to 15,000 Homes in Long Island City

Bass Sets End to L.A. Homelessness Emergency for Nov. 18

OneLIC Rezoning Clears Council Committees, Heads to Full Vote Nov. 12