Supreme Court curbs Hawaii consent rule for concealed carry: Wolford v. Lopez
United States Evening Courts and Rights Update: In Wolford v. Lopez, the Supreme Court struck down Hawaii’s “express owner consent” rule for concealed carry.
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DOJ, EPA advance Chemours PFAS settlement: comments June 29–July 29
DOJ and EPA say a proposed PFAS consent decree with Chemours is in federal public comment, June 29–July 29, for sites in West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey.
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Solon City Council charter hearings July 6 & 20: zoning vote rules, Economic Dev Dir
Solon City Council will hold charter public hearings July 6 and July 20 at 7:30 p.m. on zoning vote rules and a proposed Economic Development Director.
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Atlanta City Council asks Mayor to present renegotiated “More MARTA” deal by Nov. 1, 2026
Atlanta City Council approved Resolution 26-R-3743 asking Mayor Andre Dickens to renegotiate the “More MARTA” IGA, with an updated agreement for consideration by Nov. 1, 2026.
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1st Circuit Denies Calvary Chapel Belfast Bid to Pause UMaine Hutchinson Center Sale
On June 30, 2026, the 1st Circuit refused to pause UMaine’s Hutchinson Center sale after Calvary Chapel claimed anti-religious bias in Belfast, Maine.
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DOJ sues Virginia over “assault firearm” purchase ban—relief sought in court
DOJ filed suit July 1, 2026 challenging Virginia’s SB 749 “assault firearm” purchase/sale ban, asking an E.D. Va. judge to block enforcement.
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Clinton property owners: Tax List update and May/Nov 2026 penalty milestones
Clinton IN – Vermillion County updated its 2025-payable-2026 Tax List on July 4, 2026. Indiana’s May 11 deadline passed—check your penalty window.
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Worcester mosquito truck spraying tentatively July 7/14/21/28: request & opt out
Worcester MA – Truck-mounted mosquito control is tentatively set for July 7, 14, 21 and 28. Check daily areas after 3:30 p.m., request help, and opt out.
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DHS final rule updates alien registration evidence—effective June 29, 2026
DHS/USCIS’s final rule effective June 29, 2026 updates what counts as “evidence of registration” under 8 CFR Part 264—here’s the practical impact and timeline.
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EPA extends proposed coal ash (CCR) permit-comment window through July 29
EPA says it will accept comments on a proposed federal coal-ash (CCR) permit framework for utilities through July 29, 2026. Here’s what to know.
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New NC education laws SB 227, SB 558, SB 153: What Highlands families should know
Highlands families served by Macon County Schools got new state education rules—SB 227, SB 558, and SB 153—after June 24, 2026 veto overrides.
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H-1B willful violator list update effective July 1, 2026: what it changes
DOL’s Wage and Hour Division says the updated H-1B willful violator list is effective July 1, 2026. Here’s what the designation triggers for hiring.
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Ameren Missouri rate request: $343M more a year—St. Louis deadline July 15
Ameren Missouri asked the PSC for about $343M more in annual electric base-rate revenue. Residents can intervene by July 15; Ameren projects ~$13/month on average.
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Trump ousts EAC commissioners—what changes before the 2026 midterms
The White House confirmed Trump dismissed the remaining EAC commissioners, raising questions for election testing, HAVA grants, and next steps.
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Eleventh Circuit rejects Florida ‘salary-for-speech,’ keeps Stop WOKE block
July 7, 2026: the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction barring Florida from enforcing Stop W.O.K.E. higher-ed classroom limits while the case proceeds.
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EPA opens comment on draft TSCA peer-review documents for five chemicals
EPA opened public comment and independent TSCA peer review for draft technical support documents on five chemicals. Written input due July 23.
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North Las Vegas adopted Ordinance 3282: civil school-zone driving & court steps
North Las Vegas adopted Ordinance 3282 on July 1, 2026. It updates civil school-zone rules on speed, no-passing zones, and court steps for citations.
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South Jordan fireworks ban through July 21, 2026: restricted areas check
South Jordan UT – Lighting fireworks of any kind is banned through July 21, 2026. Utah’s statewide discharge ban runs July 2–5—verify safe zones first.
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Nashville data center moratorium & zoning rules: ticketed hearing Tuesday
Metro Council used ticketed signups for July 7 data-center public hearings. Here’s what BL2026-1448 and BL2026-1391 do—and how to speak.
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LA emergency orders after Boyle Heights warehouse fire: air precautions, cleanup, schools
Mayor Karen Bass signed two emergency executive orders June 29 after the Boyle Heights Lineage fire—air precautions and LAUSD Region East moves through July 21.
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Louisville data center rules: July 10 comment deadline + July 9 Camp Ground town hall
A July 9 town hall in Louisville heard concerns over a west-end Camp Ground Road data center. WAVE/WDRB reported Friday, July 10, but other outlets cited Thursday/July 9.
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Allen County July 10 agenda: Fire/EMS unification, Prairie Centre TIF & jail meals
Allen County’s July 10 agenda includes a Fire & EMS district unification, a Prairie Centre TIF fund, a corrections trust fund, and jail meal contract changes.
