White House convenes world officials on “radical left terrorism”—nonprofit watch
July 16: White House and Treasury say “radical left terrorism” is transnational—and point to expanded scrutiny of charity and nonprofit finance.
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PennDOT: Public comments open for U.S. 22 / Route 191 changes—July 23
PennDOT says public comments for the U.S. 22/Route 191 interchange plan in Bethlehem Township end July 23, 2026—design-stage lane and signal changes.
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DWSD Finance Committee agenda would authorize nearly $30M for District 5 & 6
DWSD’s July 8 Finance Committee agenda would let the director approve up to $11.496M (District 5) and $18.475M (District 6) over two years.
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Keene City Council advances 79-E tax relief for 429 Elm Street (2 new homes)
Keene NH – After a July 2 public hearing, City Council’s July 16 agenda considers Finance’s 4-year RSA 79-E RPRZ recommendation for 429 Elm Street’s barn rehab.
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Salley area gas and diesel prices (AAA): Regular gas up since yesterday; diesel nearly flat
Salley SC Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s Aiken-Edgfield averages show regular gas up since yesterday; diesel nearly flat—both higher than last week.
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2nd Circuit enforces NLRB order vs. Nexstar (WROC-TV) on ‘supervisor’ claim
On June 30, 2026, the 2nd Circuit enforced an NLRB bargaining order against Nexstar’s WROC-TV, rejecting its claim that newsroom producers were statutory supervisors.
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Herrin road resurfacing bid deadline July 31: IDOT Contract 081-99775 details
Herrin drivers: IDOT’s July 31, 2026 letting (12:00 PM) is set for Contract 081-99775, resurfacing Bandyville Rd and Crenshaw Rd. Plans aren’t posted yet.
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House Passes 10 DHS Bills on TSA, 9/11 Fee, and DHS I&A: What’s Next
United States Midday Congress and Agency Update – House cleared 10 DHS bills July 13, including TSA screening reforms, the 9/11 passenger fee, and DHS I&A changes.
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FTC Seeks Comments on AI “Suppression of Accuracy” Policy—Chatbots & State AI Rules
The FTC opened a comment period on a proposed “suppression of accuracy” AI policy tied to Section 5 deception—comments due July 31, 2026.
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FERC orders computational-load reliability rules; hydropower NEPA changes
FERC’s July 16 action directs NERC to file computational-load reliability standards and NEPA hydropower categorical exclusions by Dec. 31, 2026.
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NJEDA RFQP for Linden station lot: could become transit-oriented housing
Linden NJ—NJEDA and NJ TRANSIT launched an RFQP for the Linden station commuter lot, with a July 21 site visit, an Aug 18 NOI, and a Sep 28 response deadline.
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Arlington Ditch-Improvement Project: Public Meeting July 16 (South & West Arlington)
Arlington residents: Attend a July 16, 6 p.m. meeting at South District Police Station about ditch and utility improvements (July 2026–Sept 2027).
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Indianapolis council committee advances data-center moratorium: what’s next
Indianapolis’ data-center moratorium cleared a key City-County Council committee on July 13. The full council votes Aug. 10, then MDC zoning steps follow.
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Weekly Jobless Claims Slip to 208,000 (Week Ending July 11): What It Says About Layoffs and Hiring
Initial unemployment-insurance initial claims fell to 208,000 for the week ending July 11. Here’s what that can—and can’t—tell you next.
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Producer prices fell 0.3% in June as energy drops—does it signal CPI relief?
June’s producer-price drop was led by energy and gasoline, while services stayed firm—here’s what that “pipeline” suggests for CPI in the months ahead.
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U.S. 25% Section 301 Tariffs on Some Brazilian Imports Start July 22
USTR’s final 25% Section 301 tariff on certain Brazilian imports starts July 22, 2026. Exclusions and in-transit rules can change landed costs.
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Tacoma Prop 1 Aug. 4: Connect Tacoma Safe Streets and Sidewalks explains costs, projects
Tacoma voters decide Aug. 4 on Prop 1, a 10-year Safe Streets and Sidewalks plan funded by a utility earnings tax bump and property-tax levy lid lift.
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Ashland EMS-area training: MSDH lists “Emergency Driving Course” for July 20
Ashland MS – Mississippi State Department of Health lists an Emergency Driving Course on July 20, 2026 (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) at 76 Ripley St.
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Trump v. Barbara Supreme Court: Birthright citizenship after EO 14160
United States Supreme Court in Trump v. Barbara holds U.S.-born children of unlawful or temporary parents are citizens at birth, rejecting EO 14160.
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GAO report: why immigration courts use more remote hearings and what to watch
GAO-26-108110 (July 15, 2026) finds remote immigration hearings are common, but interpretation tech limits raise access and due-process questions.
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Court appoints Rogoff as U.S. attorney in Seattle—then Trump fires him
The Western District of Washington appointed Roger Scott Rogoff as U.S. attorney on July 15. Hours later, Trump fired him, reigniting a removal-vs-vacancy power fight.
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TxDOT’s 635 East project: July 2026 I-635 HOV lane & ramp closures
Dallas TX – TxDOT’s live 635 East closures keep I-635 HOV/managed lanes restricted through fall 2026, with overnight July 6–12, 8–9, 9–10, and 10–12 windows.