RTD may consider ending Denver’s 16th Street FreeRide as budget cuts loom
RTD is reviewing service-cut scenarios that could end the free 16th Street FreeRide downtown shuttle. Here’s what’s being considered and what to track next.
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DOJ settlement: Creative Team to post rights notice after ‘H-1B only’ job ads
DOJ finalized an IER settlement with Creative Team requiring an “If You Have The Right to Work” notice and recruiter training after alleged “H-1B only” ads.
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Mullin Warns CA, NJ, NV, PA: Probes or Funding Threats Over Noncitizen Rolls
DHS chief Markwayne Mullin warned election officials in CA, NJ, NV and PA they could face probes or funding cuts over noncitizen-voter claims.
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Edinburgh ozone AQAD July 15: what to do for Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups alerts
IDEM issued an ozone Air Quality Action Day for South-Central Indiana on Wed., July 15, through 11:59 p.m., expecting “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.”
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O’Connell files 4 Metro measures for July 21 vote: Music City Center, opioids, diapers
Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s office filed four Metro items July 15 for the July 21, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Council agenda—Music City Center, opioid education, diapers.
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St. George Planning Commission to Hear Desert Sky Zoning Request
St. George UT – Planning Commission set for July 14 to hear “Desert Sky” zoning: PD-R to R-1 on about 13.23 acres in Desert Canyons planned area.
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Far Rockaway Gas & Diesel Watch: Regular up slightly, diesel flat vs yesterday
Far Rockaway NY Gas & Diesel Watch – Latest AAA NYC “New York” metro averages (today): $4.1390/gal regular, $5.7270/gal diesel as of 7/20/26.
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DOJ backs Sayreville mosque zoning challenge under RLUIPA “Equal Terms”
On July 13, 2026, DOJ backed a Sayreville mosque zoning lawsuit, arguing the borough’s code fails RLUIPA “Equal Terms” at the permit stage.
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Seventh Circuit grants en banc review, stays AAP injunction
On July 8, the Seventh Circuit ordered en banc reconsideration and stayed a June 8 preliminary injunction blocking Florida AG James Uthmeier’s state case.
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City’s July 2 Ribbon Cutting Recap: Huntsville Airport Renovations
Huntsville TX – City held a July 2 ribbon cutting for Huntsville Municipal Airport renovations, including a new and expanded runway and remodeled terminal.
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Aurora ADUs and parking minimums: how HB 24-1152/24-1304 shape the UDO
Aurora’s UDO update aims to follow Colorado’s 2024 ADU law (HB24-1152) and parking reform (HB24-1304), including transit-area minimums.
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FTC settlement targets RentGrow tenant-screening accuracy—what renters can do
July 9, 2026 FTC settlement requires RentGrow to pay $2.25 million over alleged FCRA accuracy and dispute failures—what renters and landlords should do.
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DOE proposes Process Rule update for appliance efficiency—what it could mean for home costs
DOE opened a proposed update to its appliance “Process Rule” on July 2. Comments are due Aug. 6 after a July 15 webinar—here’s what it could change.
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5th Circuit vacates “90-day” bond-hearing rule for some ICE detainees—what’s next
United States Immigration Borders and Federal Courts – The Fifth Circuit en banc vacated a July 2 ruling requiring bond hearings within 90 days for certain ICE detainees.
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Idaho Falls starts Birch St & South Blvd roundabout—full closure ~30 days
Construction begins Sunday, July 12, 2026 on a new roundabout at Birch Street and South Boulevard. Plan for about 30 days of full closure.
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BLS June 2026 CPI shelter update: rent vs OER and mortgage-rate expectations
BLS’s June CPI came out July 14: rent of primary residence rose 0.1% month-to-month and 2.8% yearly; OER rose 0.2% and 3.3%. What that signals next.
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SAVE plan exit starts July 1: avoid default risk and confirm your next payment
If you were in the unlawful SAVE plan, servicers start July 1 notices—then you have 90 days to change plans and avoid 90+ day delinquency reporting.
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U.S. jobs report: what June numbers mean for hiring and unemployment
June’s BLS jobs report: payrolls up 57,000, unemployment at 4.2% (from 4.3%), hourly pay up 13 cents, and participation dips—what it means for job seekers.
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Paris TX July 13 City Council agenda: vet zoning, TIRZ & tax abatement, FOG
Paris TX – July 13 City Council agenda covers a large-animal vet zoning request, a TIRZ development deal, residential tax abatement, and FOG wastewater rule changes.
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AZCC votes to repeal outdated electric energy-efficiency rules — what it could mean for APS and Phoenix ratepayers
AZCC voted 4-0 on July 8, 2026 to repeal outdated electric energy-efficiency rules. The DSM programs may continue, but related surcharges could change later.
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Paola-area fuel check: KC (KS only) regular gas/diesel slip July 20
Paola KS Gas & Diesel Watch: AAA KC (KS only) averages as of 7/20/26—regular $3.763 and diesel $4.514, both slightly lower than yesterday.
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Heat Advisory for Ville Platte through 7 PM Mon, then noon–7 PM Tue
Heat Advisory is active for Ville Platte until 7 PM CDT Monday, July 20, then again noon–7 PM Tuesday. Heat index 108–112. Plan cooling breaks.