Ramaphosa’s Section 89 bid heads to Western Cape High Court (Wed–Thu)
Ramaphosa asks the Western Cape High Court for an urgent interdict to pause Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment inquiry as his Phala Phala-linked panel review plays out.
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Conover election rules changed: no 2027 vote; mayor/council return in 2028
North Carolina ratified Session Law 2026-18 on June 24, 2026, pausing Conover’s mayor/council elections in 2027 and resuming the regular cycle in 2028.
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Cleveland STR licensing (Ordinance 561-2026): rules, limits, and when they start
Cleveland OH – Cleveland City Council passed Ordinance 561-2026 to license short-term rentals, cap density, set occupancy rules, and make the new chapter enforceable in late August.
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Lubbock Planning & Zoning weighs UDC changes for SB 785 manufactured homes
Lubbock TX – On July 2, 2026, the Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed UDC changes to align with Texas SB 785 for new HUD-code manufactured homes.
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FDA recall: PEDIGREE 13.2‑oz wet dog food two lots may contain sharp metal and plastic—check lot codes 613C3KKCFC & 613C1KKCFC
FDA posted July 2, 2026: two PEDIGREE 13.2‑oz wet dog food lots (613C3KKCFC, 613C1KKCFC) may contain sharp metal/plastic—stop feeding.
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Miami-Dade’s proposed same-day permits for minor home work: who qualifies
Miami FL – Miami-Dade is moving toward a same-day permitting pathway for some minor residential work; the ordinance heads to a July 21 hearing.
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FTC remedy for Aurobindo–Lannett generic-drug merger heads to public comments
FTC remedy for the Aurobindo–Lannett generic-drug merger heads to public comments: divest four products to Quagen. Deadline July 23, 2026.
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HUD Grant Fraud Settlement: Former Santa Fe Executive Agrees to Pay $735,000
The July 8, 2026 HUD grant civil settlement resolves allegations that a former Santa Fe executive concealed conflicts and sought ineligible rental aid—$735,000.
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Supreme Court lets Texas app-age-verification law stand after denial
On July 6, 2026, the Supreme Court denied a request to lift a stay in CCIA v. Paxton—so Texas app age checks and parent consent stay in force.
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North East Heat & Light dissolution notice: National Fuel takeover explained
North East PA – A July 6 notice says North East Heat and Light is being dissolved as National Fuel takes over. Here’s what customers should watch next.
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Buffalo Charter Revision Commission July 8 agenda: elections, budget, police oversight
Buffalo residents can review the City Charter Revision Commission’s July 8 agenda, including ranked-choice voting, semi-open primaries, ballot access, budget reform, and brief public comment (<10 minutes).
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Grand Staircase–Escalante Monument shrinks: 60-day reopening clock at 9 a.m.
A July 13 proclamation excludes about 1.69 million acres; excluded lands reopen at 9 a.m. ET after the 60-day clock. What to watch next.
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Supreme Court limits TPS challenges in Mullin v. Doe (June 25, 2026)
June 25, 2026: The Supreme Court ruled that most statutory (non-constitutional) TPS termination challenges face major judicial-review limits—making stays harder to win.
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Skokie phishing scam warning: don’t pay permit fees by wire or crypto, Village says
Skokie IL: The Village warns of phishing emails impersonating staff and pushing permit applicants to pay by wire transfer or cryptocurrency.
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First Circuit upholds CDC six-month age rule for imported dogs
First Circuit affirmed CDC foreign-quarantine rules requiring imported dogs be at least six months old, rejecting a challenge by Caribbean rescue groups.
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5th Circuit partly enforces NLRB order vs. Starbucks after union dispute
June 23, 2026: the 5th Circuit enforced part of an NLRB order against Starbucks, but rejected the discharge theory and dismissed review of a “second election.”
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FDA’s proposed “hub-and-spoke” drug registration rule: what it could change
FDA proposes “hub-and-spoke” networks register as one and clarifies foreign reporting; expedited updates include 5/30/120-day timelines. Comments due Sept. 11, 2026.
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SB40 takes effect July 1: What Albuquerque residents can request about ALPR data
Starting July 1, 2026, SB40 makes automated license plate reader information confidential under IPRA—changing what Albuquerque residents can request.
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OCR launches national K-12 push against “passing the trash”—parent checklist
On July 10, 2026, OCR launched a national K-12 initiative with 20 directed investigations tied to 2023–24 CRDC—plus guidance for Title IX compliance.
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EEOC rescinds 1979 affirmative action guidance: hiring and compliance changes
United States Midday Congress and Agency Update – On July 6, 2026, EEOC rescinded 1979 affirmative action guidance and removed 29 CFR Part 1608.
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FTC requires Amazon to pay $2.25M over identity-theft victims’ FCRA records requests
FTC says Amazon violated FCRA Section 609(e) by refusing or delaying identity-theft record requests. Proposed settlement: $2.25M + victim notice.
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Middletown Common Council Hearing on Zoning Change for Outdoor Vehicle Storage in I-2
Common Council posted notice for a public hearing July 7, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall on proposed I-2 zoning changes for outdoor vehicle storage.
