NJEDA RFQP for Linden station lot: could become transit-oriented housing
Linden NJ—NJEDA and NJ TRANSIT launched an RFQP for the Linden station commuter lot, with a July 21 site visit, an Aug 18 NOI, and a Sep 28 response deadline.
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Indianapolis council committee advances data-center moratorium: what’s next
Indianapolis’ data-center moratorium cleared a key City-County Council committee on July 13. The full council votes Aug. 10, then MDC zoning steps follow.
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U.S. 25% Section 301 Tariffs on Some Brazilian Imports Start July 22
USTR’s final 25% Section 301 tariff on certain Brazilian imports starts July 22, 2026. Exclusions and in-transit rules can change landed costs.
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Trump v. Barbara Supreme Court: Birthright citizenship after EO 14160
United States Supreme Court in Trump v. Barbara holds U.S.-born children of unlawful or temporary parents are citizens at birth, rejecting EO 14160.
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GAO report: why immigration courts use more remote hearings and what to watch
GAO-26-108110 (July 15, 2026) finds remote immigration hearings are common, but interpretation tech limits raise access and due-process questions.
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Court appoints Rogoff as U.S. attorney in Seattle—then Trump fires him
The Western District of Washington appointed Roger Scott Rogoff as U.S. attorney on July 15. Hours later, Trump fired him, reigniting a removal-vs-vacancy power fight.
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Mounds View-area families ask oversight after Maple Grove chief charged
Mounds View families ask oversight questions after Maple Grove Fire Chief Maddison Zikmund was charged in Anoka County and resigned effective July 16.
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White House orders Section 232 talks on aircraft imports—180-day update
The July 9 Section 232 proclamation orders Commerce and USTR to negotiate aircraft-import agreements and report progress within 180 days.
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SEC OIG questions $5,463.31 in Enforcement penalty contractor billing; response due Aug. 17, 2026
United States Federal Watchdogs and Public Spending – SEC OIG flags $5,463.31 in contractor billing support issues tied to Enforcement disgorgement and penalty work.
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Albuquerque Fire Rescue: 877 fireworks calls and 62 cease-and-desist orders
Albuquerque Fire Rescue says 877 fireworks calls came in to 311 on July 4 night. Fire Marshal issued 62 cease-and-desist orders—109 total in 2026 so far.
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Omaha City Council passes $15 minimum wage, Mayor cites legal questions
Omaha City Council voted 4–3 to keep a $15 minimum wage for all workers, but Mayor John Ewing Jr. says legal questions could affect next steps.
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ESA “harm” rule reversed: What changes after Interior, NOAA rescind definition
United States Federal Policy and Agency Actions – Interior and NOAA rescind ESA “harm” definition, changing consultation and permitting guidance ahead of Sept. 14.
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Gila County approves PVVR permit amendment for USDA Forest Service in Young
Young AZ – Gila County approved a July 7 amendment to a USDA Forest Service special-use permit for Pleasant Valley Veterans Retreat, updating codes and descriptions.
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UN Security Council extends Red Sea reporting with Resolution 2826—trade risk
UN Security Council Resolution 2826 extends Red Sea monthly reporting for 6 months. The U.S. MARAD advisory stays active through Sept. 22.
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DOE emergency orders for PJM hot-weather reliability: dispatch and last resort
DOE issued emergency orders for PJM on June 30, 2026—dispatch authority runs to July 3 (extended to July 6) and last-resort backup runs to July 7.
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FDA letter urges tighter infant formula supplier oversight after July 13
United States Food Drug and Consumer Safety – On July 13, FDA asked infant formula makers to tighten supplier oversight and move faster when safety signals appear.
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DOJ election pressure raises questions on armed federal agents at polls, noncitizen voting
DOJ is spotlighting election compliance ahead of major votes, with questions over armed federal agents near polls and noncitizen-related voter-record rules.
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Chandler voters decide Proposition 415 July 21: YES/NO + deadlines
Chandler AZ – Proposition 415 asks voters to ratify the 2026 General Plan update. Here’s what a YES/NO vote means—and the July 10 and July 21 deadlines.
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Atascosa County District Court Posts Criminal and Civil Dockets (July 14)
Pleasanton TX residents can check Atascosa County’s 81st/218th District Court docket PDFs posted July 14, 2026 for criminal and civil trial settings.
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Boston Zoning Commission July 15 agenda: Codman Square and L Street Station
Boston MA – Boston Zoning Commission holds a virtual hearing July 15 (9 a.m.-11 a.m.) on Codman Square zoning and the L Street Station Phase 2 plan.
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Supreme Court limits “clear and convincing” border standard for some LPRs
In Blanche v. Lau (No. 25–429), decided June 23, the Supreme Court vacated a “clear and convincing” border rule for some returning green-card holders.
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Education Dept delays Section 117 foreign disclosures; July 31 deadline
Education delayed a Section 117 foreign-disclosure rollout: July 15 lists 92 foreign entities, and July 31 submissions are due under Federal Student Aid’s timetable.
