Port Washington Board of Public Works to Consider Data Center Well Permits
Port Washington’s Board of Public Works will take up “well permits for the data center” at its July 14 meeting, tied to Vantage’s Lighthouse project.
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Maple Plain families: Anonymous school threat reporting starts July 1, 2026—Orono deadlines
Minnesota’s anonymous school threat reporting law took effect July 1, 2026. Orono ISD 278 must adopt policy by June 30, 2027—and have a system by July 1, 2028.
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White House tightens defense-supply-chain waivers for critical materials (2027 update)
United States White House and Federal Power Watch – EO signed July 20 pauses most defense-supply-chain waivers from Jan. 1, 2027 without accepted mitigation plans.
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Aurora water conservation: Stage 2 drought rules could tighten soon
Aurora is already in Stage 1 drought rules—two watering days weekly and no outdoor non-drip watering 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Stage 2 could cut it to one day.
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Pittsburgh Council vote set on lead dust sample contract for rentals
Pittsburgh PA – City Council will consider Resolution 2026-0540 authorizing Batta Environmental for lead dust sample materials and analysis.
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Redwood City rent-control/eviction limits measure heads to Nov. 2026 ballot: analysis
Redwood City CA: July 7 vote sent a citizen rent-control and just-cause eviction measure to the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot; city analysis estimates $5M-$11M admin costs.
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Raleigh weighs teen curfew after July 4 takeovers—drafting steps, Aug. 18
Raleigh NC – After July 4 violence tied to youth “takeovers,” City Council directed the City Attorney and police to draft a curfew for ages 17 and under.
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AI Tax Integrity Act advances from Ways & Means with JCT “negligible” receipts impact
United States Congress and Budget Watch – House Ways & Means advances H.R. 9501, creating an IRS AI fraud-detection pilot; JCT calls receipts impact negligible.
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FCC pauses Lifeline voice phase-out through Dec. 1, 2027: key dates
The FCC Wireline Competition Bureau paused planned Lifeline voice and minimum-service changes, pushing the next deadline to Dec. 1, 2027. What to check now.
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DOJ opens Title VI review of Harvard’s China-based financial aid
United States Rights and Public Policy — DOJ’s Civil Rights Division opened a Title VI compliance review of Harvard, citing China-tied aid rules that may exclude U.S. students.
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Mesa Planning and Zoning Board to hear Boeing ACA expansion July 22
Mesa AZ – The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a July 22, 2026 hearing at 4:00 PM on “Boeing ACA Expansion,” a Development Plan Review + Special Use Permit.
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UN urges the U.S. and Iran to resume negotiations as Gulf strikes raise risk
World Diplomacy Conflict and Security Scan – UN warns renewed Gulf confrontations could derail U.S.-Iran talks and endanger Strait of Hormuz navigation.
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MidAmerican seeks IUC approval for gas delivery rate hike; Des Moines Sept. 9
The Iowa Utilities Commission set a Sept. 9 Des Moines meeting for MidAmerican’s proposed natural-gas delivery-rate increase that would add about 5% to bills.
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FCC updates Emergency Alert System rules with new cybersecurity steps
FCC adopted new cybersecurity rules for Emergency Alert System operators and clarified a 60-day effective-date trigger after Federal Register publication.
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U.S. Section 338 Tariffs: 50% Duties on Canadian Auto Imports Start Aug. 19
White House issued a Section 338 proclamation with a 50% extra duty on some Canadian auto imports starting Aug. 19 at 12:01 a.m. ET for Annex II products.
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EPA’s final NSPS for gas and combustion turbines: key dates and NOx limits
EPA’s final NSPS for stationary gas and combustion turbines takes effect Jan. 15, 2026, with new NOx limits and electronic reporting via CEDRI/ERT for covered units.
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GAO: CMS control gaps allow unauthorized ACA Marketplace agent actions
GAO says CMS’s ACA Marketplace still has gaps in consent checks, enrollment-record access, and change notifications—recommendations include stronger verification.
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Chula Vista City Council advances charter measure for Nov. 2026 ballot
Chula Vista City Council advanced a charter measure for the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot: council pay minimum $110,127, longer terms, new ethics rules, and binding arbitration.
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Nappanee Dietrich Building “white space” storefront lease RFP: offers due July 28
Nappanee IN – RFP posted for Dietrich Building “white space” storefront lease at 105 S. Main; minimum rent $915/month; offers due July 28, 2026.
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DOJ settlement: Creative Team to post rights notice after ‘H-1B only’ job ads
DOJ finalized an IER settlement with Creative Team requiring an “If You Have The Right to Work” notice and recruiter training after alleged “H-1B only” ads.
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Mullin Warns CA, NJ, NV, PA: Probes or Funding Threats Over Noncitizen Rolls
DHS chief Markwayne Mullin warned election officials in CA, NJ, NV and PA they could face probes or funding cuts over noncitizen-voter claims.
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DOJ backs Sayreville mosque zoning challenge under RLUIPA “Equal Terms”
On July 13, 2026, DOJ backed a Sayreville mosque zoning lawsuit, arguing the borough’s code fails RLUIPA “Equal Terms” at the permit stage.
