Where to check Plano road construction updates: Legacy, Park Blvd, Parker
Plano TX – City of Plano and Collin County publish live road-work status pages for major corridors. Here’s where to check for updates, plus a Park Blvd night phase.
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Van Nuys-area pump prices rise: $5.59 gas, $6.94 diesel in LA–Long Beach (July 22)
AAA’s Los Angeles–Long Beach averages for regular gas and on-highway diesel are higher today for Van Nuys-area drivers: $5.592 and $6.940.
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DOJ Religious Liberty Commission draft report moves to virtual final review
Public comments on DOJ’s Religious Liberty Commission draft closed July 13. Next: a virtual meeting to review input and finalize the report.
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House passes H.R. 9770 stopgap through Dec. 4—what changes next
United States Breaking National Politics – House passed H.R. 9770 on July 21, funding agencies through Dec. 4. The Senate could rewrite it, including grant provisions.
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July 14, 2026 D.C. Circuit vacates USPS voting case; PRC is first forum
D.C. Circuit vacated a district court ruling in State of New York v. Trump on July 14. Some USPS mail-service election challenges must start at the PRC.
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Miami Safe & Ready Bond to Nov. 3 Vote: $450M and 0.5935 Mill
Voters decide Nov. 3, 2026 on up to $450M for Miami police and fire facilities, repaid through ad valorem taxes capped at 0.5935 mills.
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Wisconsin wildfire smoke: Hazardous AQI guidance for Stevens Point (July 17)
Wisconsin issued hazardous-category air-quality advisories on July 17 from wildfire smoke. Here’s what Stevens Point residents should do.
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GAO: How DOD funded southern border operations totaling $2.64B in obligations
United States Federal Watchdogs and Public Spending – GAO says Pentagon southern border support hit $2.64B in obligated costs as of March 31, 2026.
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DOJ Arrests San José State Grad in ‘False Information and Hoaxes’ Case
DOJ says it arrested San José State grad Ziheng “Tony” Fang over alleged bathroom hoax threats tied to campus email/text alerts. What’s next in court?
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House Oversight grills Smithsonian on “rewriting history” claims—what next
On July 21, 2026, House Oversight questioned Smithsonian officials after a July 4 White House report alleged “activist ideology.” What Congress can do next.
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Plano City Council’s July 27 HUD hearings: how to comment
Plano TX – Residents can weigh in before the July 27 City Council vote on HUD CDBG ‘substantial amendment’ and the 2026–2027 Action Plan.
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Moses Lake housing planning update: City Council to review capacity and affordability inputs (July 21)
Council will review a May 2026 Housing Analysis and Land Capacity results for the 2027 plan update—showing overall capacity, but a low-income affordability gap.
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PennDOT’s I-376 (Parkway East) closure: July 10–Aug. 3 detours + 511PA map
PennDOT is fully closing I-376 (Parkway East) from July 10–Aug. 3 between the Squirrel Hill Tunnel and Exit 77. Use 511PA to plan detours.
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Trent Woods joins the Craven County MPO—planning changes take effect July 1, 2026
Trent Woods residents now fall under the Craven County MPO structure effective July 1, 2026, after the New Bern Area MPO transition. Next TAC: July 22.
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Worcester stays on Level 2 drought rules: outdoor watering limits
Worcester MA – Level 2 drought restrictions stay in effect for city residents; reservoir capacity was 94.8% as of July 8, 2026. Outdoor watering rules inside.
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Paterson transitional aid: DCA shows $29.7M; lawmakers cite $76.2M
The NJ DCA Transitional Aid list for CY 2025/SFY 2026 shows Paterson’s grant awarded at $29.7M—but a July 9 statement cites $76.2M. Here’s what that means.
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FDOT lane closures in Miami-Dade: I-395/SR 836/I-95 schedule through July 24
Miami commuters face overnight I-395, SR 836 and I-95 lane closures, plus detours, through Friday, July 24—check FDOT’s posted times.
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Ukraine’s post-ceasefire security guarantees move from principles to operational planning (Coalition of the Willing, July 13)
Coalition of the Willing co-chairs say Ukraine security guarantees would activate once a ceasefire enters into force—paired with bilateral deals and MNF-U exercises.
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Hormuz blockade enforcement starts July 14: UN restraint vs shipping risk
UN Security Council urges maximum restraint as a U.S.-linked blockade-enforcement period starts July 14, raising new inspection risk for shipping.
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ICC commits Khaled El Hishri to trial after confirming charges in Mitiga
July 16, 2026: the ICC confirmed charges and committed Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri to trial over alleged crimes involving detainees at Tripoli’s Mitiga Prison.
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Modesto starts SB 707 Zoom/phone comment and Spanish agenda access
Starting July 1, 2026, Modesto says SB 707 updates add Zoom/phone public comment and Spanish City Council agenda access, with interpreters by 48 hours.
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Trevose Road bridge detour ends July 20 near Poquessing Creek: what to know
PennDOT says the Trevose Road bridge over Poquessing Creek detour ran June 22–July 20. Here’s what drivers should check before heading out on July 22.