DOJ S & K Towing settlement highlights SCRA court-order rule for vehicle liens
DOJ settlement dated July 14 resolves SCRA towing-storage lien allegations involving up to 148 vehicles and a $160,000 escrow fund for servicemembers.
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Judges allow Tennessee’s new Memphis map for Aug. 6 primary—what changes next
United States Evening Elections and Democracy Update – Judges denied a pause of Tennessee’s Memphis map for the Aug. 6 primary; the lawsuit continues.
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Raleigh approves Jones Ridge Trail rezoning (Z-44-25) on July 7, 2026—key conditions
Raleigh NC – City Council finalized rezoning case Z-44-25 for the Jones Ridge Trail Assemblage on July 7, 2026, with limits of 190 principal dwelling units.
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Wisconsin Dells posts lead service line inventory plan: what it means for your tap water
Wisconsin Dells WI – The utility posted its required lead service line inventory plan, including how it will notify residents and publish the data.
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Carmel area fuel prices: AAA Salinas metro regular $5.693, diesel $6.757 (July 23)
Carmel CA Gas & Diesel Watch: AAA Salinas metro prices as of July 23—regular $5.693/gal (+$0.041 vs yesterday); diesel $6.757 (+$0.023).
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Groups Sue FDA Over Enforcement Guidance for Unauthorized Vapes, Nicotine Pouches
Groups sued FDA in U.S. District Court in Maryland on July 14 over May 8 enforcement-priorities guidance for unauthorized vapes and nicotine pouches.
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DOJ Updates Religious Liberty Guidance for Federal Agencies
July 23, 2026: DOJ updated religious-liberty guidance for federal agencies on employment accommodations, grants, contracting, rulemaking, and enforcement.
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DOJ ends case for Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women; consent decree terms end
United States Courts Rights and Legal Accountability – A July 23, 2026 final judgment ended the federal CRIPA consent-decree case over Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women.
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Clinton sewer repairs on Trailwood & Hollyberry start July 13; expect short closures
Clinton MS – City of Clinton says sewer line replacement on Trailwood Drive and Hollyberry Drive starts July 13, with 1½–2 week closures.
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Homekey+ award backs Ramkabir motel conversion in Bakersfield to 30 PSH homes
Bakersfield CA – HCD’s July 23 Homekey+ award will convert Ramkabir’s 38-room motel into 30 PSH homes, including 15 veteran-reserved units.
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Hermosa Beach IN-THE-ZONE office hours for commercial zoning: July 27 & Aug. 5
Hermosa Beach is hosting IN-THE-ZONE office hours on July 27 (in person) and Aug. 5 (virtual). Here’s what’s covered and how to join.
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EPA proposes rescinding SDWA PFHxS/PFNA/GenX (HFPO-DA) and Hazard Index
EPA’s SDWA proposal would rescind PFHxS, PFNA, GenX (HFPO-DA) and a Hazard Index rule—plus related MCL/MCLG provisions. Comments closed July 20.
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Supreme Court denial of a stay of removal in Okky Ficrada Jaya’s case
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan denied Okky Ficrada Jaya’s stay of removal on July 9, 2026 (No. 26A31). What that means for detainees.
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ED-OCR launches Title VI investigations into 5 medical schools: what to expect
United States Education and Civil Rights Policy: On July 22, OCR opened Title VI investigations into five medical schools. Here’s what happens next.
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Greenville City Council agenda: CDBG and SEDAP filings for community park
Greenville’s July 13 council agenda would authorize Alabama CDBG Community Enhancement and DRA SEDAP filings tied to a new community park plan.
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Boise River Greenbelt safety debate returns after fatal stabbing: what officials say now
After a July 6 fatal stabbing on the Boise River Greenbelt, Boise Police say patrols have increased and residents should report suspicious activity—investigation ongoing.
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Boyle Heights Community Plan Update: City Council approves housing-and-zoning blueprint
City Council’s June 24, 2026 action locks in the Boyle Heights Community Plan update, including zoning direction and lead/arsenic soil testing rules.
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Weekly jobless claims hit 187,000—lowest since 1969, DOL says
Weekly initial jobless claims fell to 187,000 for the week ending July 18. Here’s what the data measures—and what it doesn’t.
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Wholesale inflation fell in June as gasoline prices dropped: what PPI signals
United States Prices and Inflation Watch — June PPI fell 0.3%, led by gasoline. Here’s how producer-price changes can hit store costs later.
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Apply for SBA’s $6M Women’s Business Center modernization grants (deadline Aug. 10, 2026)
SBA opened a $6 million Women’s Business Center modernization competition for select states and territories. Applications close Aug. 10, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET).
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Wichita City Council approves water reuse purification pilot for possible drinking water
On July 7, Wichita City Council approved funding for a potable-reuse pilot that will test purification—without putting pilot water in the public drinking-water supply.
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Severe thunderstorm warning hit East Kingston Tuesday: post-storm checklist
East Kingston was among the towns listed in a July 22 NWS severe thunderstorm warning; Boston 25 says it expired early at 1:15 p.m. NWS warned of damaging hail and winds.