EPA opens comment on draft TSCA peer-review documents for five chemicals
EPA opened public comment and independent TSCA peer review for draft technical support documents on five chemicals. Written input due July 23.
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NYC Heat Emergency Plan for July 4 weekend: cooling centers & COOL vans
New York, NY’s Heat Emergency Plan for the July 4 weekend adds cooling centers, COOL vans, LinkNYC directions, and worker protections—here’s how to use it.
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North Las Vegas adopted Ordinance 3282: civil school-zone driving & court steps
North Las Vegas adopted Ordinance 3282 on July 1, 2026. It updates civil school-zone rules on speed, no-passing zones, and court steps for citations.
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UDOT says new Dry Creek Pkwy/I-15 interchange opens July 10 (8 a.m.)
Spanish Fork UT – UDOT says ramps at Dry Creek Parkway on I-15 open July 10 at 8 a.m., changing commuter access—and construction closures continue.
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BART seeks Fremont Station TOD proposals—Phase 1 due July 16
Fremont CA: BART is accepting Phase 1 TOD RFP bids for Fremont Station—proposals due July 16, 2026 at 4 p.m., with parking and affordability rules.
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South Jordan fireworks ban through July 21, 2026: restricted areas check
South Jordan UT – Lighting fireworks of any kind is banned through July 21, 2026. Utah’s statewide discharge ban runs July 2–5—verify safe zones first.
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Nashville data center moratorium & zoning rules: ticketed hearing Tuesday
Metro Council used ticketed signups for July 7 data-center public hearings. Here’s what BL2026-1448 and BL2026-1391 do—and how to speak.
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Brandon drivers: US 301 repaving closes Broadway underpass 24/7 thru July 25
Brandon FL – FDOT’s US 301 repaving keeps the Broadway Avenue underpass closed 24/7 through July 25 and schedules paving lane closures at night, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
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LA emergency orders after Boyle Heights warehouse fire: air precautions, cleanup, schools
Mayor Karen Bass signed two emergency executive orders June 29 after the Boyle Heights Lineage fire—air precautions and LAUSD Region East moves through July 21.
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Morganton-area fuel prices rise: AAA shows regular $3.499, diesel $4.641 (July 11)
Morganton NC Gas & Diesel Watch – July 11 AAA: regular $3.499/gal (+0.5¢ vs yesterday) and diesel $4.641/gal (+2.5¢).
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WHO cholera update: Cases jump 43% in May 2026—what it signals
WHO says May 2026 cholera/AWD reports rose 43% and deaths 30% across 16 settings (data as of May 31)—what it signals for WASH and care.
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IMF July 8 trims growth, stalls disinflation—energy shock meets AI investment
IMF’s July 8 WEO Update links renewed Middle East energy risk and AI investment to stalled disinflation—and tougher rate-cut tradeoffs.
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U.S.-Iran ceasefire strain: U.S. demands Iran keep Strait of Hormuz open
Washington is pressing Iran for a public pledge on freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as maritime incidents test the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
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Louisville data center rules: July 10 comment deadline + July 9 Camp Ground town hall
A July 9 town hall in Louisville heard concerns over a west-end Camp Ground Road data center. WAVE/WDRB reported Friday, July 10, but other outlets cited Thursday/July 9.
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Elmhurst Hospital gets new point-of-care MRI after $500,000 borough funding
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst held a July 6 ribbon-cutting for a bedside point-of-care MRI, enabled by a $500,000 Queens borough allocation.
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Hull-area Heat Advisory today: Georgia PSC rules can limit electric shutoffs
Saturday, July 11: Heat Advisory noon–8 PM for Hull area. Georgia PSC’s high-heat rule can limit Georgia Power nonpayment shutoffs during the advisory.
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Chicago heat warning: CPS indoors Mon–Wed + Cook County cooling centers
CPS said all summer programming would be held indoors Monday–Wednesday during the June 29–July 1 heat warning. Cook County courthouse centers ran June 29–July 2.
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Allen County July 10 agenda: Fire/EMS unification, Prairie Centre TIF & jail meals
Allen County’s July 10 agenda includes a Fire & EMS district unification, a Prairie Centre TIF fund, a corrections trust fund, and jail meal contract changes.
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Bellevue utility rates: what the city is proposing for the 2027–2028 budget (and how to weigh in)
Bellevue WA is building proposed 2027–2028 utility rates. Here’s how ESC reviews, the public hearing, typical bills, and help programs.
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Buchanan Sheriff Boyd won’t pursue parts of VA’s new gun laws—Grundy safe-storage steps
Grundy VA – After July 1 firearms-law changes, Sheriff Allen Boyd said deputies won’t pursue some new charges; here’s the safe-storage rule.
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NC budget repayment rule for I-77 South: 90-day clock for CRTPO votes
Charlotte NC – Signed July 7, 2026, NC’s budget gives a 90-day clock to undo a May 20 CRTPO I-77 rescission and potentially avoid reimbursement.
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Maryville drivers: AAA Knoxville-metro fuel check shows regular $3.48, diesel $4.56
Maryville TN Gas & Diesel Watch — AAA Knoxville-metro average fuel check (as of 7/11/26) shows regular at $3.476/gal and diesel at $4.556/gal—what changed since yesterday.