U.S. amicus in St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy urges clearer Free Exercise test
On July 2, the U.S. filed an amicus in St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy (No. 25-581), urging clearer Free Exercise rules for “universal preschool.”
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Universal Kids Resort opens July 1 in Frisco: traffic and planning notes
Universal Kids Resort opened July 1 near the Dallas North Tollway in Frisco. City traffic estimates and police research explain what to expect.
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Oakland Planning Commission to hold Phase 2 EIR scoping July 15; comments due Aug. 3
Oakland’s Planning Commission will take public comment July 15 on Phase 2 of the Oakland 2045 General Plan Update; NOP comments end Aug. 3.
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Queen Creek police release critical incident briefing for Feb. 10 shooting: what to know
Queen Creek Police released a July 9 Critical Incident Briefing on a Feb. 10 officer-involved shooting, explaining shelter-in-place alerts and the review process.
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Live Local Act update reshapes OCPS teacher housing near Catalina (July 23)
Live Local Act rules effective July 1 are changing the steps for affordable housing on OCPS land near Catalina Elementary. Here’s what’s next—July 23.
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FTC proposes $35M settlement with Hopper over hidden travel-app fees—what’s next
FTC proposes a $35 million settlement in FTC v. Hopper, accusing hidden “Tip” and “VIP Support” fees; here’s what the order would require next.
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House Appropriations advances FY 2027 Defense bill toward full vote at $1.072T
United States Congress and Budget Watch – The House Appropriations Committee advanced its FY 2027 Defense bill, setting up a topline dispute over domestic cuts.
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ED–DOJ partnership announced June 30 to escalate FERPA parental-access enforcement
On June 30, ED said it began a DOJ partnership to enforce FERPA parental access to education records after Kansas City, Kansas findings.
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Tampa Bay drought: Watering limits extended to Oct. 1—key rules for Tampa-area homes
Tampa FL – Drought restrictions stay in place through Oct. 1, 2026. Here’s your address-based watering day, allowed hours, and key exceptions.
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El Niño forecast intensifies: heat, drought, heavy-rain risks for health
WMO says El Niño is strengthening rapidly; NOAA adds a high chance it persists into 2027. What that means for heat illness, water stress, and humanitarian readiness.
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OPEC+ adds 188,000 bpd for August 2026—why shipping risk may blunt price gains
World Economy Trade Energy and Technology Scan – OPEC+ approved an extra 188,000 bpd starting August 2026, but price relief depends on Strait of Hormuz tanker flows.
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Madison Board of Health July 17: 2027 budget, UW fellowship, grant approvals
Madison’s Board of Health meets Friday, July 17 (hybrid) to review a 2027 budget proposal, a UW fellowship sole-source deal, and grant-related approvals.
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Cincinnati releases recommended FY 2026-27 budget: street repair and Public Services
Cincinnati OH—Mayor Aftab Pureval and City Manager Sheryl Long released the recommended FY 2026-2027 budget. It boosts street rehab 57% and expands Public Services.
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Fremont’s charter city push heads to a final July 28 vote: What residents should know
Fremont CA – Fremont’s July 28 special meeting will decide whether a proposed charter goes on the Nov. 3 ballot. Here’s what’s at stake.
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Bellaire MI: Kearney Township posts July 6 inspector meeting, July 16 test
Ahead of the Aug. 4, 2026 primary, Kearney Township says residents can attend a July 6 inspector meeting and a July 16 public accuracy test at 1:30 p.m.
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Spokane data center moratorium: what the new 1-year building-permit freeze means—and the July 22 public hearing
In late June 2026, Spokane City Council approved an emergency 1-year moratorium on new data-center building permits—public hearing July 22.
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Rays stadium plan in Tampa: officials signal more delays as public approvals stall
Tampa’s Drew Park CRA vote on the Rays’ memorandum has slipped again, with officials pointing to an Aug. 20 decision on a nonbinding framework.
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Morgan Hill-area fuel update: San Jose regular $5.403, diesel $6.527 (7/12)
Morgan Hill CA Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s San Jose metro averages are $5.403 regular and $6.527 diesel (as of 7/12/26), easing vs last week.
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RTA sales-tax vote sets May 2027 ballot plan; board to pick 0.25% or 0.5%
After a July 7 vote, GCRTA is headed for a May 2027 Cuyahoga ballot—its sales-tax increase is still 0.25% or 0.5%, with the final rate due Sept. 22.
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Wildfire smoke across the U.S.: How to use AirNow and health guidance
Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds of miles and make air feel “clear but unhealthy.” Here’s how to check NOAA smoke tracking, NWS health alerts, and AirNow’s AQI actions.
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Berkeley Lab’s “Energy Market Value Tool” shows 2025 transmission link value
LBNL’s Energy Market Value Tool lets stakeholders explore 2025 transmission “value” patterns by link set. Here’s what Stage 1 shows.
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DOJ proposes CWA settlement over 2022 Keystone rupture in Kansas: $26,867,789
DOJ filed a consent decree July 10, 2026 over a 2022 Keystone rupture in Kansas, seeking $26,867,789 penalty, about $40M prevention, and $3,080,000 restoration.