Loris drought emergency: new water-use limits, surcharges start July 1, 2026
Starting July 1, 2026, Loris enters severe drought rules, restricting non-essential water use and charging surcharges after monthly usage exceeds 6,000 gallons.
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Yonkers Hudson River advisory: DOH/DEC warn against full-body immersion
Yonkers-area officials issued a Hudson River health warning after a July 3 power failure. Avoid full-body immersion at closed beaches; follow local closure updates.
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Parkston Pond restroom upgrades: City posts draft LWCF packet residents can review
Parkston SD – The City posted a draft LWCF application packet for Parkston Pond/East Park restrooms: $173,523 total, with Spring 2027–Aug 2027 target dates.
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Supreme Court knocks out coordinated party spending limits—what 2026 committees must watch
June 30’s NRSC v. FEC ruling struck down coordinated party expenditure limits. Here’s what changes for 2026 committees—and the July filing dates.
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Houston Planning Commission Grants Parking Variance for 2821 W 11th
Houston’s Planning Commission voted July 9 to grant an off-street parking variance for 2821 W 11th, cutting the required 103 spaces down to 57.
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Last call for Bloomfield Hills Schools Board filings: submit by July 21, 2026 (4 p.m.)
Bloomfield Hills MI – Last call for school board candidate filings: Oakland County Elections requires paperwork by Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4 p.m.
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Glendale adopts $1.41B 2026-27 budget: more police downtown, fire engines, road projects
Glendale City Council unanimously adopted a $1.41B FY 2026-27 budget starting July 1—adding downtown police, Fire Station 154 moves, road safety, and a no-tax pledge.
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Elk County agenda lists $7,500 Liquid Fuels request for St. Marys 2026 stone
Elk County’s July 9 agenda lists a $7,500 Liquid Fuels request for Saint Marys City for 2026 1b stone—what to watch next as documentation and reporting move forward.
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DOJ sues California over “Glock Ban” and handgun roster—what the complaint says and what happens next
On July 1, DOJ sued California over its new “Glock Ban” and handgun “Roster,” seeking court orders to halt enforcement—here’s what the complaint alleges.
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House Oversight probes “DEI” in universities and workplaces: witnesses and claims
A House Oversight Task Force hearing on July 14 pressed civil-rights questions about whether “DEI” policies mask race and sex discrimination.
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DOE opens comment period on draft 2026 Transmission Needs Study—key deadlines
DOE has opened a 60-day comment period on its draft 2026 National Transmission Needs Study; Federal Register deadline: midnight Sept. 8 (EST).
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Gilbert’s July 21, 2026 primary: registration, early voting, and mail ballot deadlines
Register by June 22, vote early June 24–July 17, and meet mail-ballot deadlines: request by July 10 and return by July 14.
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Oklahoma City heat advisory and cooling help: cooling centers + LIHEAP
NWS heat advisory (heat index up to 105–110) runs until 8 PM July 9. For OKC, cooling centers and LIHEAP Summer Cooling open enrollment began July 14.
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INDOT plans U.S. 52 Sugar Creek bridge replacement in New Palestine; Spring–Summer 2027
New Palestine — INDOT plans to replace the U.S. 52 bridge over Sugar Creek, add sidewalks and north-side lights, and close with a Spring–Summer 2027 signed detour.
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TriMet’s Aug. 23 service changes could reshape Portland commutes—what to plan for
TriMet’s Aug. 23 service changes will adjust 34 lines, shorten the MAX Green Line, and eliminate two low-ridership bus lines amid a budget gap.
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USPS mail-voting fight: Talwani’s injunction and DOJ’s appeal—what to watch
A June 25 injunction blocks parts of Trump’s EO 14399 for 23 states and D.C., limiting USPS/DOJ steps for mail ballots. Here’s what to watch next.
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Fourth Circuit upholds July 2, 2026 injunction on CIA/ODNI DEIA-linked terminations (Doe 1 v. ODNI)
Fourth Circuit on July 2, 2026 upheld a preliminary injunction barring CIA/ODNI from DEIA-linked terminations without CIA Reg. 4-16 reassignment and appeal steps.
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Ways & Means advances 7 IRS bills: taxpayer rights, AI integrity, hospitals
July 1, 2026: House Ways & Means marked up seven IRS tax-administration bills on taxpayer rights, AI safeguards, ghost-preparer fraud, and hospital transparency.
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Toledo City Council approves up to $85,000 emergency CO₂ repairs at Collins Park
Toledo OH – On July 14, City Council approved an emergency ordinance for Collins Park Water Treatment Plant CO₂ system repairs, capped at $85,000.
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Pittsford tax bills: refuse charge overstated $1.28; credit to next year
Pittsford says a calculation error overstated the refuse-district portion of 2026 bills by $1.28. Pay as issued; an automatic credit goes next year.
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Louisville I-65 closure update: on track to reopen Aug. 1, detours still active
Louisville, KY—A July 9 update says Louisville’s I-65 Central Corridor closure remains on track for an Aug. 1 reopening to two lanes each direction, with detours still in effect.
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Gas & Diesel Watch (Lewes area): Regular gas $3.860; diesel $4.790
Lewes DE Gas & Diesel Watch: AAA Milford–Seaford shows regular gas $3.860/gal and diesel $4.790/gal as of July 15, 2026.