FCC updates Emergency Alert System rules with new cybersecurity steps
FCC adopted new cybersecurity rules for Emergency Alert System operators and clarified a 60-day effective-date trigger after Federal Register publication.
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Miami-Dade sets proposed FY 2026-27 millage rates—who pays for what
Miami FL – Miami-Dade proposes FY 2026-27 millage rates for countywide operations, Fire Rescue, libraries, and unincorporated areas—how to read the notice.
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Austin and Travis County disaster declarations: what the latest flood emergency moves mean for residents
Austin and Travis County issued flood disaster declarations and a waterways ban through 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 21. What residents should do now.
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Morrison Road project update: DPW work under way, Summer 2027 target
New Orleans LA – DPW says the $23.6M Morrison Road (Mayo–Bullard) project is in construction, targeting Summer 2027, with two-week updates for drivers.
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Phoenix solid waste bill rises $5/month starting July 2026—discounts and help
Phoenix residents will see a $5/month solid waste rate increase starting with the July 2026 bill. Here’s the smaller-container discount and Project Assist help.
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U.S. Section 338 Tariffs: 50% Duties on Canadian Auto Imports Start Aug. 19
White House issued a Section 338 proclamation with a 50% extra duty on some Canadian auto imports starting Aug. 19 at 12:01 a.m. ET for Annex II products.
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EPA’s final NSPS for gas and combustion turbines: key dates and NOx limits
EPA’s final NSPS for stationary gas and combustion turbines takes effect Jan. 15, 2026, with new NOx limits and electronic reporting via CEDRI/ERT for covered units.
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GAO: CMS control gaps allow unauthorized ACA Marketplace agent actions
GAO says CMS’s ACA Marketplace still has gaps in consent checks, enrollment-record access, and change notifications—recommendations include stronger verification.
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Chula Vista City Council advances charter measure for Nov. 2026 ballot
Chula Vista City Council advanced a charter measure for the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot: council pay minimum $110,127, longer terms, new ethics rules, and binding arbitration.
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Nappanee Dietrich Building “white space” storefront lease RFP: offers due July 28
Nappanee IN – RFP posted for Dietrich Building “white space” storefront lease at 105 S. Main; minimum rent $915/month; offers due July 28, 2026.
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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.