In a lengthy discussion of Evanston’s proposed 2026 budget and proposed 2026 Capital Improvement Plan on Monday, councilmembers expressed hesitance toward raising property taxes for the first time in five years. This was the first time City Council discussed the proposed budget, which city staff released on Oct. 6. Council aims to pass the 2026...| The Daily Northwestern
To support rising demand for power, Houston-based utility company CenterPoint Energy has launched a $65 billion, 10-year capital improvement plan. CenterPoint said that in its four-state service territory — Texas, Indiana, Minnesota and Ohio — the money will go toward building and maintaining a “resilient” electric grid and a safe natural gas system. In the Houston area, CenterPoint forecasts peak demand for electricity will increase nearly 50 percent, to almost 31 gigawatts, by 2031 ...| Energy Capital
notes on the houston city council meeting on june 25, 2025, including discussion and the vote on the capital improvement plan| Emily Takes Notes
The bill omits language allowing the District to spend its 2025 budget, essentially forcing the city to return to 2024 funding levels.| Commercial Observer
