North East Heat & Light dissolution notice: National Fuel takeover explained
North East PA – A July 6 notice says North East Heat and Light is being dissolved as National Fuel takes over. Here’s what customers should watch next.
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Buffalo Charter Revision Commission July 8 agenda: elections, budget, police oversight
Buffalo residents can review the City Charter Revision Commission’s July 8 agenda, including ranked-choice voting, semi-open primaries, ballot access, budget reform, and brief public comment (<10 minutes).
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Dixon County Board agenda July 14: Waterbury South bid award & 2026–27 road/bridge plan
Wakefield residents should watch July 14 as Dixon County considers an “award bid” for Waterbury South bridge rehab and reviews a 2026–2027 road/bridge plan.
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Washington DC Council’s second emergency vote on Budget Support Act: key changes
On July 10, 2026, the DC Council completed its second emergency vote on the Budget Support Act. Here’s what changed and what to watch as FY2027 starts.
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Grand Staircase–Escalante Monument shrinks: 60-day reopening clock at 9 a.m.
A July 13 proclamation excludes about 1.69 million acres; excluded lands reopen at 9 a.m. ET after the 60-day clock. What to watch next.
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Supreme Court limits TPS challenges in Mullin v. Doe (June 25, 2026)
June 25, 2026: The Supreme Court ruled that most statutory (non-constitutional) TPS termination challenges face major judicial-review limits—making stays harder to win.
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Skokie phishing scam warning: don’t pay permit fees by wire or crypto, Village says
Skokie IL: The Village warns of phishing emails impersonating staff and pushing permit applicants to pay by wire transfer or cryptocurrency.
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Seattle Transit Measure renewal: Kettle and Juarez amendments after July 13
Seattle’s City Council Select Committee held a July 13 hearing on the 2026 Seattle Transit Measure renewal, with Kettle and Juarez amendments in play.
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Goodyear’s 2025 Water Quality Report: what to scan first & lead context
Goodyear’s 2025 Water Quality Report is published for calendar-year results. Here’s where to find it, what to scan, and how lead info fits.
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Delphos area pump watch: regular gas easing, diesel edging up (Lima metro) — July 13
Delphos OH Gas & Diesel Watch – July 13 AAA Lima metro shows regular gas at $3.687 and diesel at $4.551, with gas down vs yesterday and diesel up.
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First Circuit upholds CDC six-month age rule for imported dogs
First Circuit affirmed CDC foreign-quarantine rules requiring imported dogs be at least six months old, rejecting a challenge by Caribbean rescue groups.
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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.