Honolulu charter amendments finalized for November ballot: empty-homes tax
Honolulu HI – Hawaiʻi Public Radio says the Honolulu Charter Commission will send about 20 charter questions to voters Nov. 3, including a weakened empty-homes tax.
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Clinton IA data center fight shifts from moratorium vote to draft zoning rules
Clinton IA – A June 12 first-reading moratorium vote failed. Now a July 15 special Plan Commission meeting will review draft data-center zoning.
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Pennsauken Planning Board to Review July 28 Apartments, Café, Subdivision
Pennsauken’s Planning Board agenda for July 28 reviews apartment proposals, a small café/apartment conversion, and a subdivision—plus side-yard setback relief.
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Modesto Superfund cleanup: $2M DTSC settlement to reimburse state costs
Modesto CA – DTSC says a July 7 consent decree makes a $2 million settlement court-approved to reimburse state Superfund cleanup costs tied to Halford’s Cleaners.
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Fontana Water: Advice Letter 632 effective July 20—what may change on bills
Fontana CA – SGV Water’s Advice Letter 632 takes effect July 20, 2026 for the Fontana Water Company division, with CPUC bill-impact examples for July 2026.
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FDA asks infant formula makers to strengthen safeguards after botulism
United States Public Health and Disease Watch – On July 13, FDA asked formula makers for stronger supplier oversight after botulism cases; CDC shares safer prep steps.
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GAO: Fraud-risk and improper-payment gaps persist in VA Community Care, Medicare Advantage
GAO says VA Community Care and Medicare Advantage still lack comprehensive fraud-risk assessments and controls, leaving FY2025 improper-payment estimates exposed.
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DOJ restarts targeted HSR “Second Request” reviews: deal-timeline impact
United States Evening Breaking National Update – DOJ returns to targeted HSR “Second Request” reviews with a model timing agreement to prioritize document production.
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Colorado Springs City Council set to consider new stormwater enforcement rules—and a Marconi Heights zoning map tweak for a water-tank site
Colorado Springs City Council meets July 14 to consider stormwater “PCMs” rules and a Marconi Heights zoning change for a Utilities water-tank site.
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Whitman County primary ballots: Colfax voter deadlines (Aug. 4, 8 p.m.)
Colfax-area voters should get their Aug. 4 primary ballots starting July 17. If none by July 24, contact Whitman County. Return by Aug. 4 at 8 p.m.
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HHS Final Rule Ends Title VI Disparate-Impact Liability; Appendix B Rescinded
United States Evening Courts and Rights Update — HHS OCR finalizes Title VI changes ending disparate-impact liability and rescinds Appendix B, shifting focus to intentional discrimination.
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DOJ S & K Towing settlement highlights SCRA court-order rule for vehicle liens
DOJ settlement dated July 14 resolves SCRA towing-storage lien allegations involving up to 148 vehicles and a $160,000 escrow fund for servicemembers.
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Judges allow Tennessee’s new Memphis map for Aug. 6 primary—what changes next
United States Evening Elections and Democracy Update – Judges denied a pause of Tennessee’s Memphis map for the Aug. 6 primary; the lawsuit continues.
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Raleigh approves Jones Ridge Trail rezoning (Z-44-25) on July 7, 2026—key conditions
Raleigh NC – City Council finalized rezoning case Z-44-25 for the Jones Ridge Trail Assemblage on July 7, 2026, with limits of 190 principal dwelling units.
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Wisconsin Dells posts lead service line inventory plan: what it means for your tap water
Wisconsin Dells WI – The utility posted its required lead service line inventory plan, including how it will notify residents and publish the data.
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Groups Sue FDA Over Enforcement Guidance for Unauthorized Vapes, Nicotine Pouches
Groups sued FDA in U.S. District Court in Maryland on July 14 over May 8 enforcement-priorities guidance for unauthorized vapes and nicotine pouches.
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DOJ Updates Religious Liberty Guidance for Federal Agencies
July 23, 2026: DOJ updated religious-liberty guidance for federal agencies on employment accommodations, grants, contracting, rulemaking, and enforcement.
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DOJ ends case for Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women; consent decree terms end
United States Courts Rights and Legal Accountability – A July 23, 2026 final judgment ended the federal CRIPA consent-decree case over Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women.
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EPA proposes rescinding SDWA PFHxS/PFNA/GenX (HFPO-DA) and Hazard Index
EPA’s SDWA proposal would rescind PFHxS, PFNA, GenX (HFPO-DA) and a Hazard Index rule—plus related MCL/MCLG provisions. Comments closed July 20.
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Supreme Court denial of a stay of removal in Okky Ficrada Jaya’s case
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan denied Okky Ficrada Jaya’s stay of removal on July 9, 2026 (No. 26A31). What that means for detainees.
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ED-OCR launches Title VI investigations into 5 medical schools: what to expect
United States Education and Civil Rights Policy: On July 22, OCR opened Title VI investigations into five medical schools. Here’s what happens next.
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Boise River Greenbelt safety debate returns after fatal stabbing: what officials say now
After a July 6 fatal stabbing on the Boise River Greenbelt, Boise Police say patrols have increased and residents should report suspicious activity—investigation ongoing.
