Shakopee BOAA to hear July 9 request for water booster station in Arbor Bluff
Shakopee MN – The BOAA will hold a July 9, 2026 hearing on a conditional use permit for a water booster station at 2704 Blue Spruce Drive.
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Durham holds July 16 Zoom on potential Algal Floway sites
City hosts a July 16 virtual session at 7 p.m. to discuss where Durham may place Algal Floway to cut nutrient pollution entering Falls Lake.
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OPM performance rating rules change: Jan. 1, 2027 starts for non-SES
OPM’s July 7 final rule revamps non-SES performance ratings and disputes—ban removed on forced/standardized distributions, Level 2 removed, and compliance starts Jan. 1, 2027.
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GAO finds repeated federal cloud procurement hurdles on cost and guidance
GAO’s June 23, 2026 report says 24 CFO Act agencies still struggle with cloud procurement—cost control, conflicting OMB/NIST guidance, and outdated FAR.
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CDOT weigh-in-motion work near Fort Morgan on I-76 (July 6–7) brings closures
Fort Morgan area drivers: CDOT warns westbound I-76 at mile 75 will have a half-mile, single-lane closure July 6–7 (24 hours) with minor delays.
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Bakersfield high-speed rail: HSRA shifts interim station north of 7th Standard Road
HSRA’s board adopted its Final 2026 Business Plan June 1, placing Bakersfield’s interim station north of 7th Standard Road—City leaders object.
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Fifth Circuit orders 90-day bond hearings for prolonged ICE detention
A divided Fifth Circuit ruled July 2 that some prolonged ICE detainees must receive an individualized bond hearing within 90 days; removal cases continue.
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FTC’s Havas digital-advertising settlement: how the order could change “brand safety” deals tied to politics
FTC’s Havas settlement order approved June 30, 2026 runs 10 years, limiting how Havas can coordinate “brand safety” deals based on “Covered Bases.”
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Election security bill S.4849 would send $10 billion via EAC grants
S.4849, the State and Local Election Security Act of 2026, would authorize $10B through EAC grants—aiming for quicker local election security upgrades.
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Phoenix solid waste bills rise July 1: rate changes, organics option, bill timing
Phoenix solid waste rates rise July 1: first $5/month increase hits the July city services bill. Optional organics and SAY R&R discounts.
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Maplewood e-bike rules: NJ MVC licenses/registrations begin June 26, 2026
Maplewood NJ riders: NJ MVC’s e-bike licensing and registration appointments begin June 26, 2026. What you need for the visit.
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Kankakee-Bradley gas and diesel prices: AAA regular $3.762, diesel $4.832 (July 7)
AAA’s Kankakee-Bradley metro averages fall again July 7: regular $3.762 and diesel $4.832—both down from yesterday, last week, and last month.
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FDA OKs modified-risk marketing claim for 20 ZYN nicotine pouches—what changes
United States Public Health Safety and Legal Rules – FDA’s June 30, 2026 order lets Swedish Match market 20 ZYN nicotine pouches with a specific “lower risk” claim.
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Lyons water: City posts Consumer Confidence Report for 2025—lead/copper guide
Lyons NE residents can read the 2025 Consumer Confidence Report and focus on the lead/copper table—plus practical steps if you’re worried at home.
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Washington, DC RESALE Act: resale price cap, all-in rules, and July 7 steps
Washington, DC’s Council approved the RESALE Act July 3, capping live-entertainment resale at 120% all-in and requiring DLCP licensing for 50+ ticket sellers.
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EPA proposes extending PFAS PFOA/PFOS compliance to 2031—hearing July 7, comments by July 20
United States Energy Environment and Federal Rules – July 7 hearing and July 20 comments on EPA’s proposal to let some water systems extend PFAS compliance to 2031.
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ED opens Title IX probe of Buncombe County Schools restroom allegations
United States Education and Civil Rights Policy – OCR opened a Title IX investigation into Buncombe County Schools’ restroom policy. Here’s what to expect.
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Federal court blocks Trump mail-voting order: Washington, IL voters’ guide
Washington IL – On June 25, 2026, Judge Indira Talwani blocked sections of Trump’s mail-voting order for Illinois’s Nov. 3, 2026 election.
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Fresno trash rates rise July 1: new monthly costs for City carts
Fresno CA – Starting July 1, 2026, City residential trash/recycling/organics charges rise under the Prop. 218 schedule. Here are the new rates.
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SBA clarifies $10m combined 7(a)+504 loan limit effective July 4
United States Small Business and Main Street Economy – Starting July 4, SBA clarifies how 7(a) and 504 maximum limits can be coordinated for up to $10m total financing.
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Freddie Mac mortgage rates edged lower again—30-year fixed averaged 6.43%
Freddie Mac’s PMMS for the week ending July 2, 2026 shows 30-year fixed at 6.43% (down from 6.49%) and 15-year at 5.79%.
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U.S. jobs report: unemployment 4.2% in June; earnings rise slightly
The BLS June jobs report (out July 2) kept unemployment at 4.2% and showed small earnings gains and work-hour shifts that affect paychecks.