GAO Says SBA’s Feb. 2026 7(a)/504 Citizenship Updates Count as CRA ‘Rules’
GAO says SBA’s Feb. 2026 policy and procedural notices for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans are CRA “rules,” affecting eligibility checks and oversight stakes.
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June CPI shelter and rent cooled—why it may shift mortgage expectations
June CPI data showed smaller shelter inflation, including OER and rent of primary residence. Here’s what that could mean for mortgage-rate expectations.
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St. Petersburg Shore Acres gets $2M grant for Denver St. stormwater upgrades
St. Petersburg FL – A $2 million state grant will fund Denver Street drainage upgrades in Shore Acres, targeting street flooding for more than 350 homes.
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Worcester cooling centers open Tue/Wed as Heat Advisory runs July 14–15
Worcester, MA: Cooling centers open Tuesday and Wednesday during the NWS Heat Advisory, with water supplies and WRTA transit options to get there.
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Reading AAA fuel prices July 14: Gas $3.98, diesel $5.19
Reading PA Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA shows Reading metro regular gas up to about $3.98 and diesel about $5.19, both higher than yesterday.
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Cadott-area road work ramps up in July: County schedule and WIS 29 updates
Cadott WI – Chippewa County’s revised July 7 road-work schedule and WisDOT/511 WIS 29 updates spell out lane closures and the Rock Fest no-traffic window.
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Supreme Court justices tell Congress security threats are rising as they seek more funding
Barrett and Kagan urged House appropriators on July 14 to back the Supreme Court’s FY 2027 security request, including a $14.6M protective-services expansion.
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Watson decision: What it changes for 2026 mail-ballot deadlines
June 29, 2026’s Watson v. RNC ruling limits a strict “received by Election Day” push—states may count postmarked ballots within their receipt window.
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Chicago Finance Committee Advances ~$425M TIF for The 78 Infrastructure
Chicago’s Finance Committee advanced a roughly $424M–$425M TIF plan for infrastructure around The 78; next City Council vote is Wednesday.
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Harrington Park posts Ordinance 794-26: what changes in Chapter 85
Harrington Park Borough Council adopted Ordinance 794-26 on March 16, 2026, and posted the Notice of Adoption on July 14. Chapter 85 is repealed and replaced.
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North Omaha innovation district nears first buildings; housing plans follow
Omaha NE – OIPA has bought six acres near 30th & Ames for an innovation district, backed by a $30M grant. LB164 triggers a 3-year housing contracting clock.
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St. Johnsbury heat warnings: Town risk days and NWS advisory through 8 p.m.
St. Johnsbury VT – The NWS Heat Advisory runs 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, July 14. The Town posted elevated/significant risk alerts July 1–2.
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DOJ Religious Liberty Commission draft comment period closes July 13—what to watch next
United States Religion Government and Civil Rights – DOJ says the Religious Liberty Commission’s 224-page draft comment period closed Monday, July 13, 2026.
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GAO: VA Disability Benefits Modernization, AI Pose Accuracy Risks—What VA Must Fix Next
GAO says VA’s disability-claims tech modernization could speed decisions, but oversight gaps—plus generative-AI transparency/accountability risks—could undercut accuracy.
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Former deputy U.S. marshal sentenced for assault on a shackled federal prisoner
Joshua Firmin was sentenced to 45 months after DOJ says he assaulted a shackled federal prisoner and falsified a use-of-force report.
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Garland Board of Adjustment meets July 15: zoning variances & nonconforming-use appeals
Garland TX residents next door to a zoning dispute should check the Board of Adjustment agenda before July 15’s hearing—notice rules and appeals basics included.
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Tampa City Council (July 16) to consider Resilient Florida grants for Greater McKay Bay
Tampa City Council meets July 16 to consider a $435,000 DEP “Resilient Florida” grant for Greater McKay Bay planning and South Howard Phase I design.
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United States: OMB M-26-10 adds monthly IT contract transparency (July 10 cycle)
OMB memo M-26-10 creates CIO-led monthly IT contract reporting, with the next report due July 10 for June 1–June 30. It requires vendor utilization/pricing disclosures.
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Fifth Circuit vacates 90-day immigration detention bond rule for en banc review—what it changes for due process now
The Fifth Circuit vacated a July 2, 2026 90-day bond-hearing rule for some immigration detainees after en banc review was granted July 10.
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DOJ letters warn states: criminal risk over noncitizens on federal rolls
DOJ’s Civil Rights Division sent letters July 7 to state election officials, asking for a five-day compliance explanation on noncitizens in federal votes.
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Charleston WV Sternwheel Regatta: Kanawha Blvd and other July 4 closures
City of Charleston traffic plan for the Sternwheel Regatta includes an all-day Kanawha Blvd shutdown and staged road limits for the 5K, parade and fireworks.
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Russia diesel export ban through July 31, 2026: fuel uncertainty ripple risk
Russia extended diesel export restrictions through July 31, 2026, citing domestic shortages after energy strikes. What it could change for global diesel logistics.