The increase is part of a series of rate hikes approved in 2021 as part of the City of Houston’s consent decree with the U.S.

The necessary improvements to the city's wastewater facilities are required by a consent decree between the City of Houston, ...

against New Mexican actions. ... [I]t is difficult to envision a resolution to this matter that might be superior to the Consent Decree [that Texas seeks].” On Friday, the Supreme Court rejected ...

DeMuro and lawmakers say the shortfall should not affect implementation of the consent decree, which is expected to cost $25 million to $46 million over several years. DeMuro said the decree ...

City of Minneapolis reaches tentative agreement with DOJ on federal consent decree; Frey calls special city council meeting ...

The U.S. Department of Justice requested, for a second time, a 30-day extension to file materials related to the consent decree, which would guide police reform. The extension, which was approved ...

Aki Nace has been a web producer for CBS Minnesota since 2019. She covers breaking news and makes short-form documentary films. Reg Chapman joined WCCO-TV in May of 2009. He came to WCCO from WNBC ...

Louisville Metro Council Republicans are seeking to submit an amicus brief opposing the city's federal consent decree, arguing that local officials should oversee police reforms. The Republicans ...