DOJ sues Maryland over in-state tuition for undocumented students: what next
On July 16, DOJ sued Maryland over in-state tuition and aid for undocumented students, seeking to block enforcement while the case proceeds.
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Chicago area Air Quality Alert: what residents should do through Monday night
Chicago IL – NWS issued an Air Quality Alert for Cook County through Monday night amid wildfire smoke. Sensitive groups should limit outdoor time and watch symptoms.
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Belton-area water bills: BHPWA base rates change July 1, 2026—what to expect
Belton-area customers will see Belton-Honea Path Water Authority’s July 1, 2026 rate-table changes: fixed base charges by meter size and a $0.98 DHEC fee.
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MARTA Board agenda July 16: More MARTA IGA amendment + Buford Highway ART design
MARTA’s July 16 agenda for More MARTA includes an IGA governance amendment plus AE50576 systems engineering and AE50544 Buford Highway ART final design.
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DOJ settlement ends alleged race quotas at Jersey City McNair—2027–28 admissions
DOJ says Jersey City’s McNair magnet used quota seats tied to race or national origin. What changes for 2027–2028.
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United States: EPA Finalizes Denka RCRA Settlement for Chloroprene Waste
EPA finalized a $996,703 RCRA settlement with Denka’s LaPlace, Louisiana facility to require cleanup of chloroprene residual waste and enforce restart controls.
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Supreme Court strikes down coordinated party spending limits: what changes
United States Evening Elections and Democracy Update: The Supreme Court struck down federal caps on party-coordinated spending on June 30, 2026—what it means for 2026.
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Woodbridge Heat Alert Advisory Lists Cooling Centers in Iselin for Seniors
Woodbridge Township posted a July 6 Heat Alert Advisory listing three Iselin cooling centers for seniors and people with disabilities—call for hours.
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Kansas City voters decide on a $100M affordable housing bond Aug. 4 — details and deadlines
Kansas City votes Aug. 4 on a up to $100M Housing Trust Fund bond. Absentee no-excuse starts July 21; request deadline July 22.
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Clinton Township Sewerage Authority meeting moved to July 16; Aug. 6 cancelled—what to know
Annandale NJ – Clinton Township posted a June 4 notice changing the Sewerage Authority meeting from July 2 to July 16 and cancelling Aug. 6.
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Hacienda Heights Gas & Diesel Watch: AAA shows LA-Long Beach prices higher today
Hacienda Heights CA Gas & Diesel Watch — AAA’s latest Los Angeles-Long Beach averages hit $5.5320 regular and $6.8950 diesel as of 7/19/26.
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CDC updates Title 42-style Ebola entry suspension: July 13 order & July 31 comments
CDC’s July 13 order keeps Ebola entry limits for people linked to DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan; comments due July 31. Ends Aug. 12 at 4:59 p.m. EDT.
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Supreme Court docket in Hershey v. City of Bossier City: amicus surge, Aug. 17 deadline
Hershey v. City of Bossier City (No. 25-1389): amicus briefs poured in July 14–16, as the justices weigh qualified-immunity limits; respondents’ brief is due Aug. 17.
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5th Circuit ends desegregation oversight for Concordia Parish schools (July 14, 2026)
A July 14, 2026 Fifth Circuit mandamus ruling told a Louisiana district judge to vacate orders and stop evidentiary hearings after a Rule 41 dismissal.
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Ravenna income tax levy: City Council reviews May 5 vote results and what it means for the city’s rate
Ravenna OH – A May 5 vote on a 0.25% municipal income tax for 30 years (starting July 1, 2026) failed 203–250, leaving Ravenna’s rate at 2.5%.
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Atlanta zoning panel puts data-center ordinance in limbo for Adair Park / West End
Atlanta’s Zoning Committee voted Monday to hold a data-center ordinance tied to SPI-21 rules in Adair Park near West End MARTA for now.
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Santa Clara City Council schedules Nov. 3 ballot measures on charter update process
Santa Clara CA voters will see two charter measures on Nov. 3, 2026, including public-works procurement changes. Arguments due July 28; rebuttals Aug. 7.
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Fort Worth Zoning Commission sends data center rules back to City Council
Fort Worth’s Zoning Commission voted 7–4 on July 8 to reject proposed data center zoning standards, sending the ordinance back to City Council.
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ED seeks comments on proposed IDR form changes (RAP option; due Aug. 7, 2026)
United States Education and Civil Rights Policy – ED/FSA seeks public comment on a proposed IDR Plan Request form update, due Aug. 7, 2026.
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EPA’s final PCWP air-toxin rule takes effect July 6—what manufacturers must do
United States Midday Congress and Agency Update — EPA’s final PCWP NESHAP amendments took effect July 6, tightening MACT limits and compliance monitoring.
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FCC Denies Digitalsystem’s Section 214 Authority in China-Control Case
FCC denied Digitalsystem’s international Section 214 bid in an order released July 7, 2026—citing China-linked control, U.S. record access, and cyber risks.
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North Utica plans door-to-door crews July 20-24 to identify lead lines
North Utica IL says door-to-door crews will identify water service-line material July 20–24. If visited, residents will use a QR link to submit results.