U.S. Jobs Report (June 2026): Hiring cooled to +57,000 as unemployment held
United States Jobs and Hiring Watch — June payroll rose +57,000, unemployment held at 4.2%, and participation fell. Here’s what changed.
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BEA PCE inflation watch: June 2026 PCE price index releases July 30, 8:30 a.m. EDT
United States Prices and Inflation Watch — On July 30 at 8:30 a.m. EDT, BEA will release June 2026 PCE and core PCE. Here’s how to read it.
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Montgomery quorum notice: City Council & MEDC may attend McCown meeting
Montgomery posted a “notice of potential quorum” for the McCown Public Meeting July 9 at 6 p.m. City guidance ties quorum attendance to Texas Open Meetings Act rules.
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Cotulla drivers: AAA says Texas regular $3.42, diesel $4.48 (July 13) — down vs. yesterday
As of July 13, AAA lists Texas regular at $3.4210/gal and diesel at $4.4790/gal—both lower than yesterday—benchmarking Cotulla-area costs.
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DOT updates due-process hearings for future “unfair or deceptive” aviation rules (July 31)
DOT’s final rule (published July 1, 2026) updates hearings for future “unfair or deceptive” aviation consumer-protection proposals—effective July 31.
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Judge Kathleen Williams blocks “settlement” label, sanctions Trump IRS lawyers
July 13 ruling says Trump–IRS case was used for an “anti-weaponization” fund; judge sanctions lawyers and blocks “settlement” label in court.
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July 7 ruling quashes DOJ subpoena for Fulton election workers’ personal data
A July 7 order from U.S. District Judge William Ray quashed DOJ’s grand-jury request for Fulton County election workers’ names and contact info.
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Oklahoma City storm cleanup: June 22 debris on July bulky-waste days
Oklahoma City OK – For OKC neighborhoods mapped for June 22 storm debris, set storm piles out by 6 a.m. on your next July bulky-waste day—check the map first.
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West Jordan sets Aug. 11 property-tax hearing after FY 2027 schedule update
West Jordan UT – The amended FY 2027 property-tax impact schedule estimates +$500,418 in revenue and modeled +$8.66/$15.74 impacts—next hearing Aug. 11.
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House Oversight subpoenas Leon Black: what the July 16 deposition requires
United States Congress Oversight and Policy Fights – House Oversight issued two subpoenas to Leon Black on June 26: a July 16 deposition and an NDA document demand.
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July 1 FAR update: EO 14402 makes fixed-price default, adds justification
EO 14402 (Apr. 30) pushes fixed-price as default and requires written approval for non-fixed-price and hybrid deals—what changes July 1.
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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.