5th Circuit partly enforces NLRB order vs. Starbucks after union dispute
June 23, 2026: the 5th Circuit enforced part of an NLRB order against Starbucks, but rejected the discharge theory and dismissed review of a “second election.”
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FDA’s proposed “hub-and-spoke” drug registration rule: what it could change
FDA proposes “hub-and-spoke” networks register as one and clarifies foreign reporting; expedited updates include 5/30/120-day timelines. Comments due Sept. 11, 2026.
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Paradise Town Council adopts FY 2026-27 budget, certifies current tax rate
Paradise Town Council approved FY 2026-27 budget, OK’d FY 2025-26 amendments, and certified the current property-tax rate after a June 17 public hearing.
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SB40 takes effect July 1: What Albuquerque residents can request about ALPR data
Starting July 1, 2026, SB40 makes automated license plate reader information confidential under IPRA—changing what Albuquerque residents can request.
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South Blvd southbound closure, LYNX Blue Line single-track start July 13
Charlotte NC – Southbound South Blvd closes July 13–Aug. 14 between Clanton and Old Pineville; Blue Line single-tracks July 13–Aug. 9 near Scaleybark.
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OCR launches national K-12 push against “passing the trash”—parent checklist
On July 10, 2026, OCR launched a national K-12 initiative with 20 directed investigations tied to 2023–24 CRDC—plus guidance for Title IX compliance.
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EEOC rescinds 1979 affirmative action guidance: hiring and compliance changes
United States Midday Congress and Agency Update – On July 6, 2026, EEOC rescinded 1979 affirmative action guidance and removed 29 CFR Part 1608.
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FTC requires Amazon to pay $2.25M over identity-theft victims’ FCRA records requests
FTC says Amazon violated FCRA Section 609(e) by refusing or delaying identity-theft record requests. Proposed settlement: $2.25M + victim notice.
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Middletown Common Council Hearing on Zoning Change for Outdoor Vehicle Storage in I-2
Common Council posted notice for a public hearing July 7, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall on proposed I-2 zoning changes for outdoor vehicle storage.
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Albuquerque housing RFPs open: July 13 pre-proposal; Sept 4 bids; HOME-ARP Sept 30
City of Albuquerque has opened three affordable rental housing RFPs, with optional July 7 and July 13 pre-proposal conferences; bids due Sept. 4 and Sept. 30.
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IRS Working Families Tax Cuts: “No tax on tips” and “No tax on overtime”
IRS guidance updated July 1 and July 6 explains the ‘no tax on tips’ and ‘no tax on overtime’ deductions—and what to track in your pay records.
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U.S. Jobs Report (June 2026): Hiring cooled to +57,000 as unemployment held
United States Jobs and Hiring Watch — June payroll rose +57,000, unemployment held at 4.2%, and participation fell. Here’s what changed.
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BEA PCE inflation watch: June 2026 PCE price index releases July 30, 8:30 a.m. EDT
United States Prices and Inflation Watch — On July 30 at 8:30 a.m. EDT, BEA will release June 2026 PCE and core PCE. Here’s how to read it.
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Montgomery quorum notice: City Council & MEDC may attend McCown meeting
Montgomery posted a “notice of potential quorum” for the McCown Public Meeting July 9 at 6 p.m. City guidance ties quorum attendance to Texas Open Meetings Act rules.
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Cotulla drivers: AAA says Texas regular $3.42, diesel $4.48 (July 13) — down vs. yesterday
As of July 13, AAA lists Texas regular at $3.4210/gal and diesel at $4.4790/gal—both lower than yesterday—benchmarking Cotulla-area costs.
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DOT updates due-process hearings for future “unfair or deceptive” aviation rules (July 31)
DOT’s final rule (published July 1, 2026) updates hearings for future “unfair or deceptive” aviation consumer-protection proposals—effective July 31.
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Judge Kathleen Williams blocks “settlement” label, sanctions Trump IRS lawyers
July 13 ruling says Trump–IRS case was used for an “anti-weaponization” fund; judge sanctions lawyers and blocks “settlement” label in court.
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July 7 ruling quashes DOJ subpoena for Fulton election workers’ personal data
A July 7 order from U.S. District Judge William Ray quashed DOJ’s grand-jury request for Fulton County election workers’ names and contact info.
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Oklahoma City storm cleanup: June 22 debris on July bulky-waste days
Oklahoma City OK – For OKC neighborhoods mapped for June 22 storm debris, set storm piles out by 6 a.m. on your next July bulky-waste day—check the map first.
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West Jordan sets Aug. 11 property-tax hearing after FY 2027 schedule update
West Jordan UT – The amended FY 2027 property-tax impact schedule estimates +$500,418 in revenue and modeled +$8.66/$15.74 impacts—next hearing Aug. 11.
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House Oversight subpoenas Leon Black: what the July 16 deposition requires
United States Congress Oversight and Policy Fights – House Oversight issued two subpoenas to Leon Black on June 26: a July 16 deposition and an NDA document demand.
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July 1 FAR update: EO 14402 makes fixed-price default, adds justification
EO 14402 (Apr. 30) pushes fixed-price as default and requires written approval for non-fixed-price and hybrid deals—what changes July 1.