House Administration rolls out 2026 Congressional Election Observer Program training
On July 15, House Administration released 2026 election-observer training and set a Subcommittee on Elections hearing on access under 52 U.S.C. § 21083a.
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Phoenix APS rate case enters recommendation phase: key dates for your bill
Phoenix AZ – After the July 7 hearing, APS says rates aren’t changing now. ALJ ROO expected late Nov; ACC vote by Dec. 31, with early-2027 effects if approved.
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West Linn City Council to revise sewer SDCs—what it means for new growth
West Linn OR – On July 14, City Council moved to correct how sewer SDC rates were applied effective July 1, restoring the Oct. 1, 2025 schedule.
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Henderson Preps for Monsoon Flooding: LiDAR Drones, Swift-Water Training
Henderson says it’s surveying flood-prone washes and detention basins with green LiDAR drones—and prepping Henderson Fire’s swift-water rescue team.
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Federal Way residents weigh in on 2026 CDBG plan after July 7 hearing
Federal Way residents could review the draft 2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan at the July 7 hearing; the city expects $789,015 and comments closed July 6 at 4 p.m.
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From complaints to indictment: DOJ charges 8 men in UFC Freedom 250 plot
July 9, 2026: DOJ says a grand jury returned a two-count indictment charging eight men in an alleged UFC Freedom 250 White House plot plan.
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House Budget Committee advances Reconciliation 3.0 for FY 2027: election rules and Iran-war aid
House Budget Committee passed FY 2027 budget resolution for ‘Reconciliation 3.0,’ framed around a $95B Iran-war supplemental and SAVE-style voting rules.
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Anaheim approves OC Flood Control lease for Dad Miller flood basin
Anaheim CA — On July 14, 2026, City Council approved a 25-year lease for a 44.18-acre Dad Miller flood basin parcel, with CPI rent and annexation-based changes.
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Orlando commuters: SR 408 Exit 10B overnight closure July 19–23 for I-4
SR 408 eastbound to I-4 eastbound via Exit 10B closes overnight July 19–23, 8 p.m.–6 a.m., with posted detours. I-4 ramp work also runs July 12–16.
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San Carlos Reservoir behind Coolidge Dam at 211.2 acre-feet; Reuters says <1%
USGS shows San Carlos Reservoir behind Coolidge Dam at 211.2 acre-feet (6:30 a.m. MST July 17); Reuters calls it under 1% full as Arizona drought tightens water buffers.
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Heritage Park public housing: Warren calls for audit after conditions concerns
Minneapolis council member Pearll “Tinitha” Warren is calling for a financial audit after a Heritage Park unit tour. City Council approved $2.5M relocation funds.
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DOJ charges man in Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center arson—what it signals
DOJ filed federal arson charges tied to a July 5 incident at the Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center, with penalties up to 20 years and a 5-year minimum if convicted.
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DHS/FEMA election-security grant conditions: SAVE checks & 20% holdback
FY 2026 DHS/FEMA HSGP election-security rules require SAVE citizenship checks, 5% manual audits, paper-ballot steps—and a 20% FEMA holdback tied to compliance proof.
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DOJ dismisses Alaska ANWR leasing case after TCJA-violation settlement
DOJ ENRD filed a July 7, 2026 stipulation dismissing Alaska and AIDEA challenges to the 2024 ANWR leasing plan, citing TCJA violations.
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OTC approves nearly $950M CIRB plan—Tulsa County road & bridge work
Tulsa OK drivers: OTC approved the updated CIRB 2027–2031 plan, with nearly $950M statewide for county road replacements and bridge work.
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Miami County data-center zoning hearing July 20: what Peru residents should read
Miami County will hold a July 20, 2026 hearing in Peru on proposed data-center zoning rules. Read the “as of 6/25/26” ordinance draft and the moratorium first.
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NWS flash flood alert for the Lubbock area (July 12): what residents were told to watch for
Lubbock TX — On July 12, NWS said thunderstorms were already causing flash flooding until 7:30 PM and warned “turn around, don’t drown.”
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Cholera update #38: WHO reports rising cases and deaths—what to watch next
WHO’s cholera update #38 reports a month-over-month rise in cases and cholera deaths, and warns risk is climbing where conflict and climate hazards disrupt WASH.
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USTR’s July 7–9 forced-labor Section 301 hearings: duties & textile mechanism
USTR held July 7–9 hearings on proposed Section 301 forced-labor “responsive action” for 60 economies—tariffs plus a textile mechanism. What comes next?
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July 13 launch: anti-ballistic missile coalition with Ukraine—what changes
World Diplomacy Conflict and Security Scan – July 13 leaders launched a “purely defensive” anti-ballistic missile coalition with Ukraine, seeking integration.
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Miami-Dade’s proposed 2026-27 budget tweaks transit spending, targets some low-ridership routes—hearings ahead
Miami-Dade’s proposed FY 2026-27 budget keeps the operating property tax rate flat and boosts transit spending, while targeting early/late low-ridership cuts.
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MaineDOT Route 1 reconstruction in Camden & Lincolnville: Apr 27–July 2026
Camden ME – MaineDOT starts Route 1 rehab April 27, 2026 with alternating one-way traffic and lane closures through July—here’s where and when.