June CPI report: Inflation cooled, but core and gasoline still matter for budgets
June CPI-U fell 0.4% in June on gasoline/energy drops, while core (less food & energy) was flat. Here’s what that means for budgets.
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WSSU gets nearly $45M in NC budget: nursing loans, scholarships, pay, upgrades
WSSU says NC’s July 7, 2026 budget signing includes nearly $45 million for Cheatham-White scholarships, a forgivable nursing-loan pilot, employee pay, and campus upgrades.
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Ellensburg chipseal runs July 21–23: road list, resident tips, likely traffic impacts
Ellensburg crews will chipseal about nine miles of city streets Tuesday–Thursday, July 21–23, 5 a.m.–5 p.m. Here’s the route, parking timing, and sprinkler tips.
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Palm Harbor reclaimed water & sewer upgrades: construction now, design starts
Pinellas County Utilities’ Fox Chase booster pump station is under construction into Summer 2026, while Highland/McMath sewer force-main design starts June 2026.
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Federal Register: DHS IIRIRA waiver for Tucson-sector barrier/road work
July 21, 2026 DHS waiver lets barrier/road construction proceed in a Tucson Sector border segment—bypassing multiple federal environmental and historic-preservation requirements.
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U.S. Section 301 forced-labor tariffs start July 24: exemptions, TRQ
White House and USTR finalized Section 301 forced-labor “responsive action” for 60 economies. Exemptions and a textile TRQ apply starting July 24.
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Minneapolis sets aside $2.5 million to help relocate Heritage Park residents from unsafe conditions—what households can expect
Minneapolis City Council approved $2.5 million in emergency aid for Heritage Park residents as officials re-check mold and plan possible relocation—no set date.
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Mount Holly drivers: South Avenue (CR 683) resurfacing starts Monday, July 13
Burlington County says milling and overlay work on South Avenue (CR 683) in Mount Holly starts Monday, July 13, with one lane maintained and detours.
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Hogsett vetoes Indy vehicle tax hike (Proposal 192): What drivers expect next
Mayor Joe Hogsett vetoed Indianapolis City-County Council Proposal 192, which would have raised Marion County vehicle fees for roads. Here’s what to watch.
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DOJ: Samuel Davis Sentenced to 10 Years After Turning Off Body-Worn Camera
July 23, 2026: DOJ says Samuel Davis, 28, turned off a body-worn camera before assaulting a handcuffed man in 2023, leading to a 10-year sentence.
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Senate HELP postpones CDC vote for Erica Schwartz—what changes next
Senate HELP had set an executive-session vote on CDC nominee Dr. Erica Schwartz for July 23, but the committee delayed it—next week is the key step.
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MDTA issues RFQ for Key Bridge main span & marine approaches—what’s next for Baltimore
Baltimore MD – Maryland Transportation Authority released an RFQ on July 21, 2026 for the Key Bridge main span and marine approaches—next steps for the rebuild timeline.
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Raleigh utility bill payment fee: 3% processing charge starts Sept. 1—what residents can do instead
Raleigh NC – Starting Sept. 1, the City of Raleigh will add a 3% processing fee to many utility-bill payments made by card or certain digital wallets.
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Supreme Court docket: Mahmoud Khalil seeks extra time to file cert in detention/removal habeas-jurisdiction dispute
A procedural docket request asks to extend Mahmoud Khalil’s cert filing deadline from Aug. 20 to Sept. 21 in a detention/removal habeas dispute.
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CBO: US deficit hit $1.4T in first nine months of FY2026 as net interest rises
CBO says the FY2026 deficit reached $1.4T in nine months, widening as outlays outpaced revenues—and net interest rose $98B, adding future pressure.
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White House Section 338 proclamation adds 50% duty on some Canadian auto imports (Aug. 19)
A July 20 White House Section 338 proclamation adds a 50% duty on certain Canadian motor-vehicle imports effective Aug. 19 at 12:01 a.m. ET.
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Philadelphia oversight group launches “mere encounters” inquiry—what it means for people stopped on the street
Philadelphia’s Citizens Police Oversight Commission has launched a “mere encounters” inquiry and is asking residents for stories and workshop requests tied to police-civilian interactions.
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Feasterville Trevose gas & diesel prices: AAA Philadelphia averages tick up again (7/25/26)
Feasterville Trevose PA Gas & Diesel Watch — AAA’s Philadelphia (PA only) averages on 7/25/26 rose to $4.261 regular and $5.590 diesel, both up since yesterday.
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Shelby families: Polk County immunization clinics include July 20 window
Shelby NE – Polk County Health Department’s 2026 clinic schedule includes a July 20, 3:30–5:30 p.m. visit for school vaccines and the seventh-grade Tdap booster.
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France heatwave estimate update: excess mortality for June 17–July 2
World Climate Disaster Health and Humanitarian Scan — France updated excess all-cause mortality for the June 17–July 2, 2026 heatwave (data as of July 20).
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EU Oil Watch: ‘No Immediate’ Supply Concern, Chokepoint Risks Widen
EU says there’s no immediate oil supply problem in Europe, but renewed Middle East disruptions could tighten global markets in coming weeks and months.
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ICC removes Karim Khan after disciplinary vote—what it means for cases
The ICC’s states parties removed Prosecutor Karim Khan on July 24. Here’s what the leadership change does—and doesn’t—mean for war-crimes cases and U.S.-ICC tensions.