Atlanta zoning panel puts data-center ordinance in limbo for Adair Park / West End
Atlanta’s Zoning Committee voted Monday to hold a data-center ordinance tied to SPI-21 rules in Adair Park near West End MARTA for now.
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Santa Clara City Council schedules Nov. 3 ballot measures on charter update process
Santa Clara CA voters will see two charter measures on Nov. 3, 2026, including public-works procurement changes. Arguments due July 28; rebuttals Aug. 7.
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Fort Worth Zoning Commission sends data center rules back to City Council
Fort Worth’s Zoning Commission voted 7–4 on July 8 to reject proposed data center zoning standards, sending the ordinance back to City Council.
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ED seeks comments on proposed IDR form changes (RAP option; due Aug. 7, 2026)
United States Education and Civil Rights Policy – ED/FSA seeks public comment on a proposed IDR Plan Request form update, due Aug. 7, 2026.
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EPA’s final PCWP air-toxin rule takes effect July 6—what manufacturers must do
United States Midday Congress and Agency Update — EPA’s final PCWP NESHAP amendments took effect July 6, tightening MACT limits and compliance monitoring.
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FCC Denies Digitalsystem’s Section 214 Authority in China-Control Case
FCC denied Digitalsystem’s international Section 214 bid in an order released July 7, 2026—citing China-linked control, U.S. record access, and cyber risks.
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Mayor Bowser bills target illegal short-term stays, modernize DC housing court
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced two DC Council bills—26-758 and 26-757—setting new eviction hearing timelines and rules for short-term guests who overstay.
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Supreme Court declines Title VII vaccine-exemption case in Doe v. Hochul
Supreme Court denied cert June 29, 2026 in Doe v. Hochul, leaving in place lower-court rules for Title VII religious-exemption claims in healthcare.
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SSA OIG flags FY2025 SSI payment-integrity reporting gaps—what follows next
United States Federal Watchdogs and Public Spending – SSA’s inspector general says SSA met most PIIA FY2025 payment-integrity rules, but missed two SSI thresholds.
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DOJ opens FY26 Tribal Access Program for NCIC—deadlines and TAP-LIGHT vs TAP-FULL
DOJ opened FY26 TAP applications July 13–Aug. 31, 2026 (midnight). Selections are planned for September; eligible Tribes apply for TAP-LIGHT or TAP-FULL.
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Phoenix joins Secure Water Arizona Program (SWAP): what it means for future Colorado River water shortages
Phoenix AZ – Phoenix City Council approved SWAP, a voluntary water-sharing framework with Tucson aimed at preparing for potential Colorado River cutbacks.
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DOJ and FTC urge state AGs to investigate high gas prices—what the July 3 letter says
DOJ and the FTC sent a July 3 letter to state AGs urging antitrust and consumer-law investigations into high gas prices, plus review of state price-gouging laws.
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States Sue to Block End-of-July Mental Health Grant Termination Plan
Oregon and California AGs filed a July 10 lawsuit asking for a preliminary injunction to stop Education’s end-of-July mental health grant cuts.
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DOJ warning letters to election officials: noncitizen voting and 2026 stakes
DOJ’s Civil Rights Division sent July 7 letters asking states how they ensure compliance with federal laws on noncitizens and voter eligibility as 2026 nears.
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D.C. National Guard deployment extended to Jan. 20, 2029—role, costs, legal fight
The Pentagon confirmed the National Guard mission will run through Jan. 20, 2029. Here’s what troops do, the cost estimates, and why D.C. says it’s still in court.
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U.S. revokes Iran oil sanction license; CENTCOM restarts Hormuz enforcement
World Economy Trade Energy and Technology Scan – OFAC’s Iran “wind-down” license runs from July 7; CENTCOM says naval blockade enforcement restarted July 14.
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Milwaukee City Plan Commission to hear zoning and development items July 20, including Midtown Center changes near Hope Avenue
Milwaukee WI — The City Plan Commission meets Monday, July 20, 2026 on Midtown Center zoning items at 5825 W. Hope Ave and a Bader Philanthropies DPD update.
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MSHP crash report: Camaro overturned near Whitemore & Garner; EMS to Freeman West
Goodman MO—An MSHP crash report says a 2019 Camaro ran off Whitemore St. and Garner St. and overturned July 11. Driver had minor injuries; EMS took her to Freeman West.
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Circleville seeks bids for sewer work to eliminate home sewage treatment systems (Contract 3-2026)
Circleville OH is seeking electronic bids for “Home Sewage Treatment Systems Elimination, Contract 3-2026,” due July 31, 2026 at 10 a.m. (local).
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El Paso City Council to vote on Data Center Policy Framework—permits, taxes, utilities
El Paso TX – The July 20 work session includes a vote on a Data Center Policy Framework that could change permits, notification, and incentives.
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NERC posts updated RSAWs for 11 CIP cybersecurity standards—effective July 1, 2028
NERC says its July 6–12 bulletin posted updated RSAWs for revised CIP cybersecurity standards tied to virtualization—11 standards, effective July 1, 2028.
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FDA warns about “Xian Ling” pain product after hidden tapentadol and meloxicam
FDA says lab testing found the “Xian Ling” pain product contains undeclared tapentadol (opioid) and meloxicam (NSAID)—not on the label.
