Purcell OK City Council lists police vehicle and radio/upfit payments for July 6 vote
Purcell OK – Purcell City Council’s July 6 consent agenda lists police fleet, vehicle upfits, and radio programming—along with labor-contract context.
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Tacoma riders: Pierce Transit 3¢/$10 sales-tax measure on Nov. 3 ballot
Tacoma riders face a Nov. 3 ballot: Pierce Transit voted July 13 to raise its transit sales tax from 0.6% to 0.9%—3 cents per $10. Free cooling rides run July 19–21.
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Houston extreme heat (Summer 2026): cooling centers, 3-1-1 help & steps
CFTH’s July 9, 2026 extreme-heat hub for Houston/Harris County shows where cooling centers are, heat-stroke signs, and 3-1-1 ride rules.
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West Hempstead gas & diesel watch: Regular $4.01; diesel $5.45 (AAA, 7/19/26)
West Hempstead NY Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA Nassau-Suffolk shows regular averaging $4.01 and diesel $5.45 as of 7/19/26, both up vs yesterday and last week.
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Queen Anne’s County opens Kent Island cooling site for July 15 heat day (Stevensville residents included)
Stevensville residents had two Kent Island cooling sites open July 15 under a Heat Advisory (heat index ≥105°F), plus a short-window YMCA option with ID and a waiver.
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Des Moines residents push back on $12M budget gap service cuts—how to weigh in
Des Moines residents question possible city service cuts tied to a projected $12M budget shortfall now. Feedback runs through end of July.
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Circleville seeks bids for sewer work to eliminate home sewage treatment systems (Contract 3-2026)
Circleville OH is seeking electronic bids for “Home Sewage Treatment Systems Elimination, Contract 3-2026,” due July 31, 2026 at 10 a.m. (local).
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El Paso City Council to vote on Data Center Policy Framework—permits, taxes, utilities
El Paso TX – The July 20 work session includes a vote on a Data Center Policy Framework that could change permits, notification, and incentives.
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NERC posts updated RSAWs for 11 CIP cybersecurity standards—effective July 1, 2028
NERC says its July 6–12 bulletin posted updated RSAWs for revised CIP cybersecurity standards tied to virtualization—11 standards, effective July 1, 2028.
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FDA warns about “Xian Ling” pain product after hidden tapentadol and meloxicam
FDA says lab testing found the “Xian Ling” pain product contains undeclared tapentadol (opioid) and meloxicam (NSAID)—not on the label.
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MBTA Red Line shutdown: Alewife–Park St cut for 10 days (July 21–30)
Boston MA commuters: MBTA Red Line service between Alewife and Park St will be suspended July 21–30. Free shuttles replace trains—plan at least 70 minutes.
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Kansas City ordinance funds 1815 Paseo stabilization via CCED sales-tax board
Kansas City approved Ordinance 260582 on July 16 for $1.5M in CCED sales-tax money to stabilize 1815 Paseo and remove it from the dangerous buildings list.
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PCPC July 16 agenda: excess impervious coverage request at 29-31 W Bells Mill Road
Philadelphia’s PCPC meets July 16 to consider an action item on excess impervious coverage at 29-31 W Bells Mill Road and a data centers issue brief.
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DOJ sentencing: Census supervisor gets 2 years for $790,000 kickbacks
The Justice Department says former Census Bureau supervisor Camille T. Jones was sentenced July 16, 2026, to two years for $790,000 in kickbacks.
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DOJ sues Maryland over ‘Community Trust Act’: allegations and what to watch next
On July 9, 2026, DOJ sued Maryland over its Community Trust Act, seeking declaratory and permanent injunctive relief under the Supremacy Clause.
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DOJ: Federal court revokes Sead Miljkovic citizenship—what denaturalization cases to watch
DOJ says a July 17 federal court order revoked Sead Miljkovic’s citizenship, after alleged identity fraud and false testimony during naturalization. What’s next?
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Olney’s boil-water notice has been lifted—what residents should do next
The City of Olney says its June 17 boil-water notice for PWS TX2520003 was rescinded June 18—here’s what residents should do if you’re served.
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Chesapeake Public Schools selects new superintendent after 5-4 vote
Chesapeake Public Schools selected Dr. Doug Brubaker after a 5-4 board vote. He starts Aug. 13, 2026—here’s the transition timeline to watch.
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West Burlington Trailhead Park bioretention cell: $67,750 IDALS cost-share
West Burlington — Iowa Agriculture announced a $67,750 IDALS cost-share for a bioretention cell at the future Trailhead Park to treat stormwater before it reaches Hawkeye Creek.
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Seattle construction pause ends—what the renewed I-5 work and detours mean for commutes
Construction resumes citywide July 7, but drivers face renewed northbound I-5 limits July 10–13 and a two-lane Ship Canal bridge through 2026.
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White House HON relief: Annex I facilities get 2-year deadline extension
United States Evening White House and Congress Update—A July 13 proclamation grants 2-year HON compliance relief for chemical facilities named in Annex I.
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July 17 Federal Judge Blocks OMB “Agency Priorities” Clause for State Grants
United States Evening Courts and Rights Update – A July 17 ruling limits an OMB “agency priorities” termination theory, preserving already-awarded state grant funding.