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.
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Seventh Circuit grants en banc review, stays AAP injunction
On July 8, the Seventh Circuit ordered en banc reconsideration and stayed a June 8 preliminary injunction blocking Florida AG James Uthmeier’s state case.
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Aurora ADUs and parking minimums: how HB 24-1152/24-1304 shape the UDO
Aurora’s UDO update aims to follow Colorado’s 2024 ADU law (HB24-1152) and parking reform (HB24-1304), including transit-area minimums.
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FTC settlement targets RentGrow tenant-screening accuracy—what renters can do
July 9, 2026 FTC settlement requires RentGrow to pay $2.25 million over alleged FCRA accuracy and dispute failures—what renters and landlords should do.
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5th Circuit vacates “90-day” bond-hearing rule for some ICE detainees—what’s next
United States Immigration Borders and Federal Courts – The Fifth Circuit en banc vacated a July 2 ruling requiring bond hearings within 90 days for certain ICE detainees.
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Paris TX July 13 City Council agenda: vet zoning, TIRZ & tax abatement, FOG
Paris TX – July 13 City Council agenda covers a large-animal vet zoning request, a TIRZ development deal, residential tax abatement, and FOG wastewater rule changes.
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AZCC votes to repeal outdated electric energy-efficiency rules — what it could mean for APS and Phoenix ratepayers
AZCC voted 4-0 on July 8, 2026 to repeal outdated electric energy-efficiency rules. The DSM programs may continue, but related surcharges could change later.
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Boston property tax relief calculator: 2026 residential exemption & condo timing
Boston’s property tax relief calculator can help you estimate your FY26 residential-exemption impact, but it’s an estimate—and bills may still rise.
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House Judiciary subpoena Philly DA Larry Krasner: records due July 29
House Judiciary set a July 29 production deadline for Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner’s immigration-related records after a May 4 letter dispute.
