Public Procurement & Oversight: Havering Council’s Harold Hill land redevelopment is headed to a public local inquiry after objections to its compulsory purchase order, with the housing secretary warning the council could face costs if it doesn’t provide details. Homelessness & Local Services: Fort Wayne’s planned 24/7 homeless center gets a closer look as a councilman tours Lafayette’s model resource center ahead of a public forum. AI & Public Trust: CARMA reports public trust in AI is rising even as media coverage turns more skeptical, with audiences shifting from excitement to trust. Voting & Courts: The U.S. Supreme Court backed the Trump administration on mail-voting restrictions, leaving open questions about what states can implement before midterms. Water Governance: Nevada sued the Trump administration over Colorado River water reduction plans, arguing they violate the “Law of the River” and could cut allocations dramatically. Public Health Data Privacy: A U.S. agency is moving ahead with a hospital-records surveillance update but says it’s working with hospital groups to address privacy concerns. Local Government Capacity: A toolkit from Work for America highlights how mapping and digitizing hiring processes can cut timelines and costs for city governments. Education Testing: Andhra Pradesh will run a special TET for in-service teachers, with computer-based exams scheduled for October. Infrastructure & Utilities: Lehman Creek residents in Nevada broke ground on their first public drinking water system, funded by state and federal grants, with service expected in spring 2027. Public Asset Protection: Benue State warned against vandalizing public utilities and billboards, promising enforcement through a dedicated task force.