Judge dismisses DOJ bid for unredacted New Mexico voter rolls (with prejudice)
A federal judge dismissed DOJ’s bid to get unredacted New Mexico voter-registration records on July 14, 2026, ruling the demand letter was defective.
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Clark County BZA (July 15, 2026): what Borden property owners should track
Borden residents: Clark County’s Board of Zoning Appeals meets July 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Here’s what the BZA does—and how to prepare—in one guide.
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Fourth Circuit upholds dismissal of South Carolina’s OSHA penalty-rule bid—what it means
June 24, 2026: The Fourth Circuit affirmed dismissal of South Carolina’s APA bid to attack OSHA’s 2016 penalty-alignment rule as time-barred.
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4th Circuit remands prison Ramadan diet case in Roberts v. Engelke
The Fourth Circuit ruled the district court used the wrong qualified-immunity standard for a Ramadan/kosher-diet Free Exercise claim, and sent it back.
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First Circuit rejects Maine religious-school exemption; remand for injunction
On July 2, 2026, the First Circuit ruled that Maine can require religious schools taking tuition aid to follow the MHRA—except it ordered an injunction for Crosspoint.
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Title IX enforcement roundup: OCR ends ‘Title IX Month’ with investigations and a warning letter
United States Education and Civil Rights Policy – On July 1, 2026, OCR’s end-of-June “Title IX Month” recap cites new probes, actions, and a final warning letter.
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White House launches GOLD EAGLE to speed AI cyber patching—what changes now
On July 14, the White House launched GOLD EAGLE, an AI-focused vulnerability clearinghouse. Here’s what it’s meant to do—and July/August deadlines.
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Appling County to Vote on Heart of Georgia Hazard Mitigation Plan (July 21)
Appling GA – The Board of Commissioners lists a July 21 resolution to adopt the Heart of Georgia Hazard Mitigation Plan—key for future FEMA mitigation grants.
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Loris drought emergency: new water-use limits, surcharges start July 1, 2026
Starting July 1, 2026, Loris enters severe drought rules, restricting non-essential water use and charging surcharges after monthly usage exceeds 6,000 gallons.
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Supreme Court knocks out coordinated party spending limits—what 2026 committees must watch
June 30’s NRSC v. FEC ruling struck down coordinated party expenditure limits. Here’s what changes for 2026 committees—and the July filing dates.
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Houston Planning Commission Grants Parking Variance for 2821 W 11th
Houston’s Planning Commission voted July 9 to grant an off-street parking variance for 2821 W 11th, cutting the required 103 spaces down to 57.
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Last call for Bloomfield Hills Schools Board filings: submit by July 21, 2026 (4 p.m.)
Bloomfield Hills MI – Last call for school board candidate filings: Oakland County Elections requires paperwork by Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4 p.m.
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DOJ sues California over “Glock Ban” and handgun roster—what the complaint says and what happens next
On July 1, DOJ sued California over its new “Glock Ban” and handgun “Roster,” seeking court orders to halt enforcement—here’s what the complaint alleges.
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DOE opens comment period on draft 2026 Transmission Needs Study—key deadlines
DOE has opened a 60-day comment period on its draft 2026 National Transmission Needs Study; Federal Register deadline: midnight Sept. 8 (EST).
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USPS mail-voting fight: Talwani’s injunction and DOJ’s appeal—what to watch
A June 25 injunction blocks parts of Trump’s EO 14399 for 23 states and D.C., limiting USPS/DOJ steps for mail ballots. Here’s what to watch next.
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Fourth Circuit upholds July 2, 2026 injunction on CIA/ODNI DEIA-linked terminations (Doe 1 v. ODNI)
Fourth Circuit on July 2, 2026 upheld a preliminary injunction barring CIA/ODNI from DEIA-linked terminations without CIA Reg. 4-16 reassignment and appeal steps.
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Ways & Means advances 7 IRS bills: taxpayer rights, AI integrity, hospitals
July 1, 2026: House Ways & Means marked up seven IRS tax-administration bills on taxpayer rights, AI safeguards, ghost-preparer fraud, and hospital transparency.
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Toledo City Council approves up to $85,000 emergency CO₂ repairs at Collins Park
Toledo OH – On July 14, City Council approved an emergency ordinance for Collins Park Water Treatment Plant CO₂ system repairs, capped at $85,000.
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U.S. upgrades UAE export status for AI chips—what changes July 10
World Economy Trade Energy and Technology Scan – U.S. moves UAE to EAR Country Group A:5, expanding STA license-free access for AI chips effective July 10.
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Margate’s July 1 building-permit exemptions (HB 803): small projects—what’s exempt
Starting July 1, 2026, Margate will apply CS/CS/HB 803 building-permit exemptions for qualifying small single-family work. Here’s what’s exempt.
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St. Louis Public Schools board election: filing opens July 7, ends July 28
In St. Louis, filing for two SLPS Board of Education seats opens July 7, 2026 at 8 a.m. and ends July 28 at 5 p.m.; voting Nov. 3, 2026.
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Minneapolis AHTF draft: Comment ended July 13; BHZ set July 21; vote July 30
Minneapolis MN – Comment period ended July 13 at 4 p.m. CT for draft AHTF policies, with BHZ hearing July 21 and City Council vote July 30.
