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.
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Mounds View-area families ask oversight after Maple Grove chief charged
Mounds View families ask oversight questions after Maple Grove Fire Chief Maddison Zikmund was charged in Anoka County and resigned effective July 16.
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Guilford County Schools asks County for extra $5.3M after SB 257 pay-raise
Guilford County Schools posted an updated July 14 request for $5.3 million more to cover the SB 257 pay-raise timing gap after state law signed July 7.
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White House orders Section 232 talks on aircraft imports—180-day update
The July 9 Section 232 proclamation orders Commerce and USTR to negotiate aircraft-import agreements and report progress within 180 days.
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SEC OIG questions $5,463.31 in Enforcement penalty contractor billing; response due Aug. 17, 2026
United States Federal Watchdogs and Public Spending – SEC OIG flags $5,463.31 in contractor billing support issues tied to Enforcement disgorgement and penalty work.
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Albuquerque Fire Rescue: 877 fireworks calls and 62 cease-and-desist orders
Albuquerque Fire Rescue says 877 fireworks calls came in to 311 on July 4 night. Fire Marshal issued 62 cease-and-desist orders—109 total in 2026 so far.
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Omaha City Council passes $15 minimum wage, Mayor cites legal questions
Omaha City Council voted 4–3 to keep a $15 minimum wage for all workers, but Mayor John Ewing Jr. says legal questions could affect next steps.
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White River Junction station ADA platform rebuild: VTrans factsheet (July 16)
White River Junction VT – VTrans’ ADA factsheet spells out a 300-foot low-level platform rebuild and temporary rider/parking changes through June 11, 2026.
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Shutdown risk rises in Congress’s budget fight as lawmakers weigh a short-term fix
New reporting and a July 13 Senate Democrats letter warn a short-term CR debate may still leave disruption risks near Sept. 30.
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ESA “harm” rule reversed: What changes after Interior, NOAA rescind definition
United States Federal Policy and Agency Actions – Interior and NOAA rescind ESA “harm” definition, changing consultation and permitting guidance ahead of Sept. 14.
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DOJ closes Title VI review of Minnesota capacity grant after statute repeal
On July 7, 2026, DOJ closed a Title VI review of Minnesota’s MDH “Capacity Strengthening Initiative” after the state ended a program DOJ said used race and national origin.
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Tucson-area guide for Pima County’s July 21 primary: vote centers, early voting, and drop-off
Tucson-area guide: Pima County’s July 21 primary uses vote centers. Know the June 24–July 17 early window, where to vote, and the 7 p.m. drop-off deadline.
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Gila County approves PVVR permit amendment for USDA Forest Service in Young
Young AZ – Gila County approved a July 7 amendment to a USDA Forest Service special-use permit for Pleasant Valley Veterans Retreat, updating codes and descriptions.