Henderson Uses Drones and Rescue Training to Prepare for Monsoon Flooding
Henderson is pairing green-LiDAR stormwater mapping with specialized rescue training as Southern Nevada enters its July-to-September monsoon season.
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ICE Proposes $776 Million No-Bid Extension for Fort Bliss Detention Camp
ICE is proposing a $776 million no-bid extension for Camp East Montana at Fort Bliss, raising national questions about detention costs, oversight and care.
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Education Department takes FERPA action against two school districts
Federal officials are pursuing different actions against Maryland and Michigan school districts over parent access to student records involving gender identity.
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HHS Defers $1.07 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California, Minnesota
HHS is temporarily withholding $1.07 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota while states document claims federal officials labeled high risk.
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Long Branch CDBG Comment Period Ended; 2026 Plan Still Unclear
Long Branch’s 2026 CDBG comment period ended July 15. The city’s reviewed records did not clearly show a final action plan or public-comment summary.
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Cape Coral Sets FY2027 Millage Cap; Stormwater Fee Would Rise
Cape Coral City Council set a FY2027 millage cap and assessment limits, including a proposed $7 stormwater increase, while final rates remain pending.
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Houston ICE shooting case sees court, U-visa and oversight developments
Houston’s July 7 ICE shooting case has produced a court protection for a potential witness, U-visa assistance for passengers and calls for transparency.
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Ukraine and Nine European Countries Launch Missile-Defense Coalition
A 10-country coalition has begun planning a shared anti-ballistic missile capability, but no operational system, funding package or deployment date exists yet.
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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.