GAO Finds Overlap in Federal Cybersecurity Reporting Rules
A July 22 GAO review found potentially overlapping cyber-reporting rules across critical infrastructure, while federal agencies prepare a harmonization plan.
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Vicksburg-Warren District Rejects Kings Point Island Bid
The Vicksburg-Warren School District rejected a $6,440 bid for 643.92 acres on Kings Point Island, leaving the Section 16 tract without an approved new lease.
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June Wholesale Prices Fell, but Services Still Rose
U.S. producer prices fell 0.3% in June as goods and energy costs eased, but rising services prices show why household inflation may remain uneven.
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SBA Policy Lets Some Small Businesses Combine Loans Up to $10 Million
A July SBA policy change may let qualifying businesses combine 7(a) and 504 financing, but the 7(a) loan must be approved first and both programs’ rules apply.
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U.S. New-Home Sales Tick Up, but 9.3 Months of Supply Gives Buyers More Leverage
June new-home sales rose modestly, but high inventory, softer prices and builder incentives may give buyers more room to compare and negotiate.
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Yonkers Awarded $10 Million for Downtown Revitalization Planning
Yonkers received a $10 million state DRI award, but project selection, public input, final approvals, and construction timing still lie ahead.
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Iola voters face Aug. 11 primary as early voting begins July 28
Iola voters can vote early starting July 28 for the Aug. 11 partisan primary, with a public tabulator test Aug. 4 and absentee deadlines on Aug. 6, 7 and 11.
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Reno-area families have vaccine clinics before Washoe schools reopen
Reno-Sparks families can find school vaccine clinics from July 28 through August 8, but appointment rules, eligibility, records and walk-in policies vary.
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State College awaits final share of Pennsylvania budget funding
Pennsylvania’s new budget boosts education funding, but State College schools still need a confirmed local allocation while Penn State expects new performance-based aid.
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Trump Urges Senate to Cancel August Recess Over Stalled SAVE America Act
Trump is pressing Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington over the SAVE America Act, but no Senate calendar change or new voting rule is in effect.
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New Jersey Registration Error Puts Election Safeguards Under Scrutiny
New Jersey’s voter-registration software error shows why an improper record needs correction—but does not by itself prove intentional unlawful voting.
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First Circuit Keeps $100,000 H-1B Payment Requirement Blocked for Now
A First Circuit panel refused to reinstate a $100,000 payment requirement for certain new H-1B petitions while the Trump administration appeals.
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Arkansas federal education flexibility could affect Benton schools
Arkansas won new federal education flexibility July 7, but Benton families will need to wait for state guidance and district decisions before local changes.
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Irving Council to Hear Short-Term Rental Zoning Proposal July 30
Irving City Council will hold a July 30 public hearing on proposed short-term rental zoning changes, including permits for new rentals in lower-density districts.
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Copperas Cove approves tax reinvestment zone for development
Copperas Cove approved a tax reinvestment zone that could direct future tax growth to roads, water lines and parks, but projects and financing remain unsettled.
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Ford City Road Bids Reach Deadline; Contract Details Still Pending
Ford City Borough’s July 24 bid deadline has passed for two road projects, but streets, bidders, costs, schedules and traffic plans remain undisclosed.
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DOJ charges two men in alleged $52.7 million tax-credit scheme
A July 21 indictment alleges two men filed 290 false pandemic tax-credit returns, while GAO warns about IRS controls and improper-payment risks.
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House Budget Vote Sets Up Senate Fight Over Iran War Spending
The House approved a budget framework for possible Iran war, farm and election spending, but the July 22 vote did not provide funds or enact policy.
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Fake permit invoices target Boise applicants. How to verify payment requests
Fake permit invoices using real Boise project details are pressuring applicants to pay quickly. Officials say to verify requests independently before sending money.
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Richmond Code Refresh faces public-vote push over zoning and housing
Richmond’s proposed Code Refresh is moving toward another draft as a pending charter petition seeks a future public vote on major zoning plans.
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Camden County’s $400M Sewer Plan Could Put Tax Question Before Audubon Voters
Audubon residents may see a countywide water-infrastructure tax question in November, but Camden County’s ballot language and referendum status are not yet final.
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Kansas City voters face two $750 million KC Water bond questions on Aug. 4
Kansas City voters will decide two separate $750 million KC Water bond questions on Aug. 4, covering waterworks and sewer financing without property-tax repayment.