DC PLUG undergrounding: Nebraska Ave NW westbound lanes closed July 7–Aug. 7
Washington DC – DDOT says DC PLUG work will close two westbound lanes on Nebraska Ave NW (Nevada Ave to Connecticut Ave) for about a month, July 7–Aug. 7.
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St. Louis Board Bill 49 would set data center zoning rules—who it affects
St. Louis MO – Board Bill 49 would add a data-center zoning chapter defining Micro/Standard/Major projects and building in noise, heat, and air reporting.
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Moreno Valley filing period begins July 13 for Nov. 3 Mayor and D2/D4
Moreno Valley CA – The City Clerk sets a July 13–Aug. 7 nomination window for Mayor-at-large and D2/D4 seats, plus vote-by-mail return rules.
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Orlando’s draft HUD housing plan heads to July 6 public hearing—how to comment
Orlando will hold a second public hearing July 6 on draft HUD housing plans for 2026-2030—how to review, comment, and what comes next.
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Student loan repayment changes take effect July 1, 2026: What borrowers need to know now
New federal student-loan repayment options begin July 1, 2026. Here’s what to check on StudentAid.gov before your first payment updates.
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GAO: Login.gov needs partner timeframes for reported technical fixes
July 15, 2026 GAO report says GSA hasn’t set mutually agreed timeframes with agencies using Login.gov to fix reported technical issues—hurting reliability and anti-fraud controls.
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DOJ files proposed consent decree after 2022 Keystone spill in Kansas
DOJ and EPA filed a proposed Clean Water Act consent decree tied to a Dec. 7, 2022 Keystone rupture in Kansas; comments run July 15–Aug. 14.
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Blue Line single-tracking begins July 13 near Scaleybark as South Blvd closes
Starting Monday, July 13, CATS will run Blue Line single-track operations during peak periods and reroute nearby bus lines as South Blvd closes near Scaleybark.
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Metrobus changes start July 20: Routes 2, 183, 211, 601, 602 & 836
Miami-Dade Transit’s next Metrobus service adjustment begins Monday, July 20, 2026. Here’s what changes on Routes 2, 183, 211, 601, 602 and 836.
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Courts Limit DOJ Demands for States’ Voter Data—What Mullin’s SAVE Push Means
On July 17, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned states that skipping SAVE could bring fines, penalties or prison. Courts have limited DOJ access to voter data.
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White House declassifies election-interference materials: what’s new, what’s unproven
United States Evening White House and Congress Update — July 17 declassified intelligence cites election vulnerabilities and foreign interest, but independent reporting says it doesn’t prove past vote changes.
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Cleveland approves amended Flock ALPR deal: six months, stricter penalties
Cleveland City Council approved emergency Ordinance 683-2026, narrowing the Flock Safety ALPR contract to six months/$125,000 and adding quarterly reporting.
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Carroll County Planning & Zoning meets July 21: zoning/variance guide
Carrollton GA – Carroll County’s Planning & Zoning Commission meets July 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Learn its role, pre-application timing, and where to check agendas.
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Wheatland Gas & Diesel Watch: Sinclair shows $4.39 regular, $4.53 diesel as WY averages rise
Sinclair lists $4.39 regular and $4.53 diesel in Wheatland, while AAA says Wyoming averages are up vs yesterday and EIA shows U.S. prices up vs last week.
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DOJ settlement: towing company to pay $160,000 over SCRA auctions without court orders
U.S. DOJ says S & K Towing auctioned up to 148 servicemembers’ vehicles without SCRA court orders. Settlement includes $160,000 escrow and new DMDC checks.
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OSHA cites FleetPride after worker asphyxiation—what workers can do
OSHA says it cited FleetPride for 16 serious and 3 other-than-serious violations after an employee asphyxiated inspecting a tanker trailer. $264,380 proposed.
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Groups Sue FDA Over Enforcement Policy for Unauthorized Vapes and Pouches
Pediatricians and public health groups sued FDA on July 14, 2026 over May 8 guidance they say leaves some unauthorized ENDS and nicotine pouches on shelves.
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Owingsville Delta gas franchise: 3% fee, non-exclusive, Sept. 1, 2026 start
Owingsville KY – The city adopted a natural-gas franchise ordinance, and a signed Delta agreement sets a Sept. 1, 2026 start with a 3% fee.
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Indianapolis mayor vetoes Proposal 192 vehicle tax hike tied to $50M road match
Mayor Joe Hogsett vetoed Indianapolis City-County Council Proposal 192, which would have raised Marion County vehicle fees tied to a $50M road match in 2027.
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EPA Seeks Public Comment on Potential Interim CCR Permitting Approach (Deadline July 29)
EPA is asking for public comment on a potential interim federal coal-ash (CCR) permitting approach. Deadline: July 29, 2026.
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Kingwood Water Works to Take Public Comment on Source Water Plan Update (July 21)
Kingwood Water Works will take public comment on its Source Water Protection Plan update on Tuesday, July 21 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
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Ocean View DNREC maintenance dredging notice: comments due Aug. 4
Ocean View DE – DNREC’s WR20260264 public notice asks for comments by Aug. 4 on maintenance dredging in an unnamed lagoon near White Creek.