A bipartisan group of senators introduced the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 on September 30. The proposal would revise aspects of federal project reviews and permitting, seeking faster decisions and greater predictability for energy, transmission and other infrastructure...

Northport Village has placed a Mill Pond Dam millage proposal on the November 3, 2026 ballot. In August, the Village Council revised the proposed tax authorization in response to updated construction estimates and the risk of further cost escalation. Officials have discussed the need for sound...

Washtenaw County’s August 5 resolution expanded its winter sheltering framework for 2026–2027. It provides support for eviction prevention, shelter staffing, family rapid rehousing and overflow arrangements, including hotels, transportation and meals. The amended allocation totals about $2.51...

Massachusetts Question 7 on the November 3 ballot would allow a single-family home in a residentially zoned area when the lot has at least 5,000 square feet, at least fifty feet of frontage on its street or public way, and access to public water and sewer. Cities and towns could still reasonably...

On November 3, 2026, Oakland County voters will decide whether to renew and restore a dedicated property-tax millage supporting the Detroit Zoo through the Oakland County Zoological Authority. The ballot asks for a total 0.10-mill rate for ten years, covering 2028 through 2037: 0.0927 mill would be...

Ann Arbor’s November ballot contains two separate transportation tax proposals for 2027 through 2032. Proposal A would replace the expiring authorization with a tax of up to 2.125 mills for streets, bridges, and sidewalk repair and construction. Proposal B would replace a separate expiring...

Arizona’s groundwater protections differ by location. Active Management Areas bring particular basins under a state framework for groundwater use. In January 2026, the Arizona Department of Water Resources designated Ranegras Plain as the state’s eighth such area after finding significant...

Missouri voters approved a constitutional reproductive-rights amendment in 2024. Amendment 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot would repeal that guarantee and replace it with a different framework for abortion regulation. The official summary describes exceptions involving medical emergencies, rape and...

A zoning ordinance cannot anticipate every activity a property owner may propose. Dexter Township’s Planning Commission has forwarded an amendment intended to establish a review process for uses that are not specifically listed. The reported approach first asks the planning and zoning director...

Michigan Proposal 2026-02 would prohibit certain campaign contributions by regulated electric and gas utilities, government contractors receiving over $250,000 annually, and substantially connected people and organizations. The ban would apply to direct or indirect contributions involving offices...