Madison Board of Health July 17: 2027 budget, UW fellowship, grant approvals
Madison’s Board of Health meets Friday, July 17 (hybrid) to review a 2027 budget proposal, a UW fellowship sole-source deal, and grant-related approvals.
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Cincinnati releases recommended FY 2026-27 budget: street repair and Public Services
Cincinnati OH—Mayor Aftab Pureval and City Manager Sheryl Long released the recommended FY 2026-2027 budget. It boosts street rehab 57% and expands Public Services.
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Fremont’s charter city push heads to a final July 28 vote: What residents should know
Fremont CA – Fremont’s July 28 special meeting will decide whether a proposed charter goes on the Nov. 3 ballot. Here’s what’s at stake.
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Bellaire MI: Kearney Township posts July 6 inspector meeting, July 16 test
Ahead of the Aug. 4, 2026 primary, Kearney Township says residents can attend a July 6 inspector meeting and a July 16 public accuracy test at 1:30 p.m.
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Spokane data center moratorium: what the new 1-year building-permit freeze means—and the July 22 public hearing
In late June 2026, Spokane City Council approved an emergency 1-year moratorium on new data-center building permits—public hearing July 22.
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Rays stadium plan in Tampa: officials signal more delays as public approvals stall
Tampa’s Drew Park CRA vote on the Rays’ memorandum has slipped again, with officials pointing to an Aug. 20 decision on a nonbinding framework.
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Morgan Hill-area fuel update: San Jose regular $5.403, diesel $6.527 (7/12)
Morgan Hill CA Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s San Jose metro averages are $5.403 regular and $6.527 diesel (as of 7/12/26), easing vs last week.
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RTA sales-tax vote sets May 2027 ballot plan; board to pick 0.25% or 0.5%
After a July 7 vote, GCRTA is headed for a May 2027 Cuyahoga ballot—its sales-tax increase is still 0.25% or 0.5%, with the final rate due Sept. 22.
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Wildfire smoke across the U.S.: How to use AirNow and health guidance
Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds of miles and make air feel “clear but unhealthy.” Here’s how to check NOAA smoke tracking, NWS health alerts, and AirNow’s AQI actions.
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Berkeley Lab’s “Energy Market Value Tool” shows 2025 transmission link value
LBNL’s Energy Market Value Tool lets stakeholders explore 2025 transmission “value” patterns by link set. Here’s what Stage 1 shows.
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DOJ proposes CWA settlement over 2022 Keystone rupture in Kansas: $26,867,789
DOJ filed a consent decree July 10, 2026 over a 2022 Keystone rupture in Kansas, seeking $26,867,789 penalty, about $40M prevention, and $3,080,000 restoration.
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GAO: Interior’s FWS Lacks Project Performance Goals for IRA Refuge Spending
GAO says FWS obligated 99.6% of a $125M IRA refuge-restoration pot but didn’t set project-level performance goals to measure results; recommendations remain open.
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Charles River/Inner Harbor CSO avoid-contact warning ended July 9, 2026
A City health warning tied to MWRA’s Prison Point CSO (MWR203) told residents to avoid Charles River/Inner Harbor contact; it expired July 9, 2026 at 7:12 PM.
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Elkins seeks teams for streetscape & riverfront engineering (SOQs due Aug. 7)
Elkins WV – City seeking engineering teams for downtown streetscape and riverfront design work. SOQs due Aug. 7; questions due July 24.
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Philadelphia water bills: TAP-R reconciliation rates filed July 1, 2026
Philadelphia’s Water Rate Board filed its TAP-R reconciliation decision on July 1, 2026. TAP-R surcharges start Sept. 1, 2026 on water and sewer quantity charges.
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DOJ Proposes Tunney Act Decree on Willow Bridge Rental Pricing Data Use
DOJ’s proposed Tunney Act decree would restrict Willow Bridge’s use of competitors’ sensitive rental-pricing data and bar RealPage meeting participation.
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DOJ election-monitor letters for Aug. 4—East Lansing disputes July 24 deadline
United States Evening Elections and Democracy Update – DOJ asks East Lansing for HAVA records by July 24; city disputes and monitors are planned for Aug. 4.
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21st Century ROAD to Housing Act becomes law after Trump says he won’t sign it—here’s what changes for housing costs and construction
United States Evening White House and Congress Update – Trump didn’t sign; the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law July 11. Here’s what changes for HUD.
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Haskins area rezoning near Meta data center heads to Wood County panel July 7
Wood County Planning Commission agenda item on July 7 reviews a request to rezone 39.265 acres in Middleton to M-1 for construction parking. What to check next.
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Miami City Commission moves Safe & Ready Miami public safety bond to November ballot
Miami FL: On July 9, 2026, Miami City Commission sent Safe & Ready Miami bond to the Nov. 3 ballot—up to $450M for public safety facilities.
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Heat Safety for Butler and Bates County: Key Steps During the NWS Extreme Heat Warning
Butler and Bates County were under an Extreme Heat Warning update issued July 3 at 2:24 PM CDT, set to run through 8 PM CDT July 4. Tips below.
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Kittanning gas & diesel check (July 12): Regular drops vs yesterday; diesel flat
Kittanning PA Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA shows PA regular $3.972 (down from $3.981 yesterday) and diesel $5.368 (flat). 7-Eleven lists regular $4.199 and diesel $5.799.