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.
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Rockland City Council authorizes lease-purchase for new police facility at Harbor Park
Rockland City Council voted 4–1 on July 13 to authorize a design-build lease-purchase deal for a new police facility at Harbor Park Center, 12 Water St.
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Garland budget talks heat up: FY 2026-27 heads to hearings; Nov vote possible
Garland TX – City Council received FY 2026-27 budget July 6; public hearings Aug. 4 and 11, with Aug. 17 adoption tied to a Nov. 2026 tax-rate vote.
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Saraland posts RFPs for storm-debris cleanup and debris monitoring (deadline July 23)
Two sealed-proposal RFPs in Saraland are due July 23 at 2 p.m., and proposals will be opened and read aloud at a 6 p.m. City Council meeting.
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Belfry-area flooding: Rocky Road residents press Pike County for drainage repairs
After a Wednesday downpour, Rocky Road residents urged Pike County to fix failing culverts and drains, with cleanup underway and fiscal court next.
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Pinellas voters: Aug. 18 primary dates for St. Petersburg mayor & City Council
St. Petersburg voters: Pinellas’ Aug. 18 primary decides mayor and City Council races. Here are registration, early voting, and mail deadlines.
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Paragould sales tax petition heads to Aug. 5 deadline: checkout math
Paragould AR: Petition organizers must submit signatures by Aug. 5 to get 900 total for a November city sales-tax measure—what 9.375% means.
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Cullman water and sewer rates drop for FY 2027: base + usage inside/outside
Cullman’s FY 2027 residential water and sewer retail rates begin Oct. 1, 2026, changing base + per-1,000-gallon charges inside vs. outside city limits.
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Memphis City Council sets lobbyist disclosure referendum for Nov. 3, 2026 vote
Memphis TN – Referendum Ordinance No. 5977 would ask voters on Nov. 3, 2026 whether Memphis creates a lobbyist registration and disclosure process.
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Dallas furlough day July 10: which city services and library branches close
Dallas, TX: City “furlough day” closures shut every Dallas Public Library branch July 10; Sept. 4 and Sept. 28 are next—check before you go.
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FDA update (July 16): Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell shredded lettuce
FDA and CDC’s July 16 update: 1,644 people reported eating Taco Bell in five states, with 94 hospitalizations and no deaths tied to shredded iceberg lettuce.
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FDA recall: Ola-Ola pounded yam over undeclared milk allergen—check dates
FDA says Fayus Inc. recalled Ola-Ola Pounded Yam because some packages may contain undeclared milk allergen (sodium caseinate). Check Nov 2028–May 2029 dates.
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FAA: Thunderstorms could delay ATL/PHL and Florida hubs — Thu, July 16
FAA’s July 16 daily air traffic report warns thunderstorms could delay flights at ATL, PHL and Florida hubs (MCO, MIA, FLL). Here’s what to check.