OPM finalizes performance rating overhaul: Aug. 6, 2026 and Jan. 1, 2027
OPM’s July 7 final rule changes federal performance ratings, with standardized distribution starting Aug. 6 and major updates starting Jan. 1, 2027.
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Atlanta City Council asks Mayor to renegotiate More MARTA IGA—deadline to watch
Atlanta City Council on July 6 approved Resolution 26-R-3743 asking Mayor Andre Dickens to renegotiate the More MARTA IGA by Nov. 1, 2026.
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AB 481: HACIENDA HEIGHTS residents invited to virtual LASD military report mtg (July 22)
Hacienda Heights CA – LASD invites Industry Station-area residents to a virtual AB 481 community meeting July 22 (5–6 p.m.) to discuss its military equipment report.
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Courts reject DOJ efforts to compel unredacted state voter rolls: What the July dismissals mean for privacy and federal oversight
United States Elections and Voting Rules – Courts dismiss DOJ bids for unredacted voter rolls in West Virginia, New Mexico and Virginia, raising privacy stakes.
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Judge sanctions Trump lawyers in IRS case over improper-purpose fund
On July 13, 2026, Judge Kathleen Williams sanctioned Trump’s lawyers in a dismissed IRS case, finding “improper purpose” and limiting use of the “settlement” terms.
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Appropriators question Supreme Court FY 2027 budget on security, IT and staffing
House Appropriations’ July 14 hearing—and a parallel Senate panel—pressed the Supreme Court’s FY 2027 budget on threats, cybersecurity, and staffing tradeoffs.
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Wichita OKs applying for DOJ DART grant to add 50 downtown officers
Wichita City Council approved police to apply for DOJ COPS Hiring Program funding for DART—50 officers targeting violent crime and nuisance issues in downtown, Delano and Broadway.
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Pope County Quorum Court sets July 23 meeting to appoint Russellville board seat
Russellville AR—Pope County will hold a special Quorum Court meeting July 23 at 5:30 p.m. to fill a Russellville School Board at-large seat vacated by Joe Sitkowski.
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Jackson aldermen to consider EL-1 district and subdivision infrastructure exceptions
Jackson MO – Jackson aldermen will hold a July 6, 2026 public hearing at 6:00 PM on an EL-1 district and Chapter 57 infrastructure exceptions.
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Twinsburg City Council agenda: 2027 budget, gas opt-out, and home-sale rules
Twinsburg OH – A revised July 14, 2026 council agenda includes proposed ordinances on the 2027 tax budget, natural gas opt-out renewal, and home-sale fees.
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Tampa Bay renters could feel Florida’s property-tax overhaul—state model starts in 2027
A Florida constitutional amendment could reduce local property-tax revenue growth starting with the 2027 roll, state model shows for Hillsborough and Tampa.
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Greenbelt City Council to hold second reading on Ordinance 1410 Labor Code July 13
Greenbelt City Council will hold a second reading Monday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. at 25 Crescent Road on Ordinance 1410’s Labor Code framework.
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Inverness water restrictions explained: SWFWMD Modified Phase III rules
Inverness FL – SWFWMD’s Modified Phase III “Extreme” water rules run through Oct. 1, 2026. Find your weekly watering day, allowed hours, and exceptions.
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Nashville data-center fight: Mayor’s order, zoning rules, and DC BLOX land deal
Metro Nashville wants new data-center zoning rules and a temporary permit moratorium. Here’s what BL2026-1391, BL2026-1448, and a zoo-adjacent DC BLOX closing mean nearby.
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DOJ files 2 Mississippi civil complaints tied to 2026 takedown—CSA claims
On July 17, 2026, DOJ’s Southern District of Mississippi filed civil complaints alleging CSA recordkeeping failures at a Brookhaven pharmacy and a Missouri clinic.
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DOJ files first Alien Terrorist Removal Court petition; July 22 deadline set
DOJ filed the first “Alien Terrorist Removal Court” petition under 8 U.S.C. §1531; the judge set a July 22 deadline for a supplemental filing.
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DOJ sues Maryland over in-state tuition for undocumented students: what next
On July 16, DOJ sued Maryland over in-state tuition and aid for undocumented students, seeking to block enforcement while the case proceeds.
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DOJ settlement ends alleged race quotas at Jersey City McNair—2027–28 admissions
DOJ says Jersey City’s McNair magnet used quota seats tied to race or national origin. What changes for 2027–2028.
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Supreme Court strikes down coordinated party spending limits: what changes
United States Evening Elections and Democracy Update: The Supreme Court struck down federal caps on party-coordinated spending on June 30, 2026—what it means for 2026.
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CDC updates Title 42-style Ebola entry suspension: July 13 order & July 31 comments
CDC’s July 13 order keeps Ebola entry limits for people linked to DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan; comments due July 31. Ends Aug. 12 at 4:59 p.m. EDT.
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Supreme Court docket in Hershey v. City of Bossier City: amicus surge, Aug. 17 deadline
Hershey v. City of Bossier City (No. 25-1389): amicus briefs poured in July 14–16, as the justices weigh qualified-immunity limits; respondents’ brief is due Aug. 17.
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5th Circuit ends desegregation oversight for Concordia Parish schools (July 14, 2026)
A July 14, 2026 Fifth Circuit mandamus ruling told a Louisiana district judge to vacate orders and stop evidentiary hearings after a Rule 41 dismissal.
