Philadelphia schools get $157.3M more from PA’s 2026-27 budget; save/restore 340
The enacted 2026-27 Pennsylvania budget adds $157.3M for the School District of Philadelphia, which says it will save and restore 340 school-based positions.
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Cleveland City Council approves a three-month pause on new standalone data centers—what residents and businesses should watch next
Cleveland OH – Council approved an emergency moratorium pausing permits for new standalone, principal-use data centers through Oct. 16, 2026. Extensions up to 3 more months possible.
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Modesto Zoom/phone public comment under SB 707 starts July 1, 2026
Starting July 1, 2026, Modesto expands Zoom/phone public comment under SB 707—plus Spanish agendas and Wordly interpretation. Here’s how.
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Federal judge ends Edna Mahan consent-decree oversight—what changes next
A federal judge terminated Edna Mahan’s 2021 consent decree on July 15, ending court-supervised federal oversight. DOJ says reforms were sustained—what now?
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IRS says automatic penalty relief starts this summer—who qualifies and what to watch
The IRS says Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP) will replace parts of First Time Abate starting summer 2026—here’s who gets automatic relief.
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Fed prohibition order on consent bars Heritage’s ex–chief lending officer—what it means
Federal Reserve issued a July 16, 2026 order on consent against James Burns, Heritage State Bank’s former chief lending officer, tied to appraisal-related misconduct.
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Mt. Vernon sales tax receipts hold up as other Lawrence County cities dip (June 2026)
Mount Vernon MO – June 2026 receipts show Mt. Vernon’s 1% general-fund sales tax up nearly 10% YoY, while other Lawrence County cities stayed sluggish.
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Atlanta City Council approves 180-day moratorium on new self-storage
Atlanta City Council unanimously approved a 180-day moratorium on new self-storage facilities after Mayor Dickens’ June 24 pause on applications.
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FTC settlement with Caremark aims to cap insulin copays and boost pharmacy transparency—what’s next
The FTC says a proposed consent order with Caremark and Zinc would cap insulin copays and add pricing transparency—public comments come first.
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Trump removes all Election Assistance Commission members—what happens next?
The EAC is left without commissioners after July 9 removals, raising questions for HAVA grant support and voting-system testing & certification during the midterms.
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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).