Buchanan Sheriff Boyd won’t pursue parts of VA’s new gun laws—Grundy safe-storage steps
Grundy VA – After July 1 firearms-law changes, Sheriff Allen Boyd said deputies won’t pursue some new charges; here’s the safe-storage rule.
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NC budget repayment rule for I-77 South: 90-day clock for CRTPO votes
Charlotte NC – Signed July 7, 2026, NC’s budget gives a 90-day clock to undo a May 20 CRTPO I-77 rescission and potentially avoid reimbursement.
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Sage Pointe water/sewer crisis near Sterling: CDPHE cease-and-desist and rate jumps
Just west of Sterling, Sage Pointe residents say CDPHE issued a cease-and-desist. They report monthly water/sewer charges rising from about $200 to $400—and they’re bracing for another rate decision.
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Greenwood County reassessment notices: July 25, 2026 mailing start—what to do next
Greenwood County says 2026 property reassessment notices begin mailing July 25, 2026. Here’s what to read, check, and do if you disagree.
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DOE opens 60-day comment window on draft 2026 National Transmission Needs Study
United States Infrastructure and Power Grid – DOE released a draft 2026 transmission needs study for 60 days of public input; comments close Sept. 7.
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FDA recall: Ola-Ola pounded yam pulled over undeclared milk allergen risk
United States Food Drug and Consumer Safety – FDA says Ola-Ola Pounded Yam may contain undeclared milk allergen; check expiration dates Nov 2028–May 2029.
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PZAB July 15: Enhanced TSND master plan exception for Little River
Miami FL – PZAB meets July 15 to consider a Little River Enhanced TSND master plan exception (File ID 19498) and residents’ public-comment options.
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Mesa Council to introduce ordinance removing Public Safety impact-fee column
On July 20, Mesa City Council plans to introduce Ordinance 26-0617 to remove the “Public Safety” impact-fee category column; a July 27 hearing follows.
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FEMA election-security grant terms: 20% drawdown holdback until proof
FEMA’s FY 2026 HSGP NOFO requires states and UASI recipients to hold back 20% of drawdowns until FEMA verifies election-security proof. Apply by July 24.
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U.S. Supreme Court in Trump v. Barbara: what happens next for birthright citizenship
United States Evening Courts and Rights Update — On June 30, 2026, the Supreme Court in Trump v. Barbara struck down EO 14160, reaffirming birthright citizenship for U.S.-born children.
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EPA proposes new public participation minimums for “minor” air permits—comment deadlines
EPA’s July 7 proposal would change the federal “minimum” for public notice and comment on minor NSR permits in SIPs—comments due Aug. 21.
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OSHA proposes $3.5M+ after sulfuric-acid cleanup alleged hazards at BWC
OSHA says it proposed $3,520,703 in penalties after a Dec. 27, 2025 sulfuric-acid spill cleanup at BWC Terminals in Channelview. Employers have 15 business days.
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HHS ends COVID-19 EUA declarations for devices and drugs: key dates
HHS signed COVID-19 EUA declaration terminations: devices end Dec. 26, 2026, drugs/biologics June 29, 2027—tied to FDA/EUA oversight changes.
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1st Circuit: Maine can require anti-discrimination for religious schools
July 2, 2026: The 1st Circuit upheld Maine’s bid to apply anti-discrimination rules to religious schools taking tuition aid, but remanded “Religious Expression.”
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Supreme Court expands at-will removal of independent regulators—except the Fed
Two June 29, 2026 Supreme Court rulings expand at-will removal of many independent regulators, but leave the Federal Reserve with a narrower carve-out.
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Madelia Public Schools gets exemption to keep Blackhawks mascot for now
Madelia Public Schools says Lower Sioux consent approved an exemption to keep the Blackhawks mascot as Minnesota’s Sept. 1, 2026 ban takes effect.
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Spokane burn restrictions start June 30, 2026: what’s allowed and what’s not
Spokane-area burn restrictions start at 12:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2026, limiting backyard fire pits and most open burning countywide.
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Menomonie City Council public hearing: Nicholas Drive rezoning for affordable apartments
Menomonie WI City Council sets a July 6 public hearing on Ordinance 2026-10 to rezone Nicholas Drive from Agriculture (A) to R-3 and discuss an affordable housing RFQ.
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Trabuco Canyon: NOE for TCWD “Dove” recycled-water booster pump station
Orange County’s EIR posting dated 06/29/2026 lists a Trabuco Canyon Water District Notice of Exemption for upgrades at its “Dove” recycled-water booster pump station.
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EO 14414 expands regenerative agriculture research and cumulative exposure frameworks
United States White House and Federal Power Watch – EO 14414 signed June 25, 2026 directs EPA and HHS to prioritize cumulative farm chemical risk research.
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DOJ OIG: Ramsey County COPS Grant Audit Finds $273,011 in Questioned Costs
United States Federal Watchdogs and Public Spending — DOJ OIG says a $2.965M Ramsey County COPS grant had $273,011 questioned costs and a $636,179 SEFA omission.
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Norfolk expands HRT fare-enforcement authority for Transit Security Officers—rider guide
Norfolk City Council voted unanimously June 23, 2026 to expand HRT Transit Security Officers’ authority to enforce fare rules—what riders should know.
