Scottsdale council votes on FY 2026/27 budget, tax levies, water contract
On June 23, Scottsdale Council approved FY 2026/27 property-tax rates (Ordinance 4714) and streetlight levy (4715), plus a $8.25M water-credit deal.
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Miner Lake sewer petition effort suspended after not hitting threshold
Allegan MI – Miner Lake sewer task force says its petition is paused after collecting signatures representing more than 40% of the needed land area.
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Virginia Beach School Board rescinds, then revises Chromebook/screen-time limits
Virginia Beach parents: after a June 8 vote, the board rescinded and updated Chromebook/screen-time limits in Policy 6-18 for 2026/27—here’s the grade-by-grade breakdown.
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Des Moines Gas & Diesel Watch: AAA prices ease for regular, diesel ticks up (July 7)
AAA metro averages for Des Moines (Price as of 7/7/26): regular $3.506/gal (down from $3.532), diesel $4.179/gal (up from $4.155).
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Supreme Court keeps Fed Gov. Lisa Cook in her job for now in Trump v. Cook
On June 29, the Supreme Court denied a stay request in Trump v. Cook, keeping a preliminary injunction in place while the case continues.
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Labor, HHS, Treasury propose ‘excepted fertility benefits’—comments due July 13, 2026
United States Fresh Federal Documents and Draft Reports – Labor, HHS and Treasury propose ‘excepted fertility benefits,’ with a $120,000 cap. Comments due July 13, 2026.
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Supreme Court keeps Texas app age-verification law in place while case continues
United States Breaking National Politics — The Supreme Court’s July 6 emergency-docket denials leave Texas’s app age-verification and parental-consent rules in effect for now.
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Charlotte Duke Energy trims NC residential rate request to 11.6% for July 7 hearing
Duke Energy Carolinas reduced its proposed NC residential electric rate increase to 11.6% ahead of a July 7 expert-witness hearing—still pending regulators.
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Landry line-item veto slashes $33M+ in New Orleans projects—what’s next
Gov. Jeff Landry’s line-item vetoes in HB 312 (Act 961) cut more than $33M tied to New Orleans—$16M Armstrong Park, $2M City Hall design, $1M Behrman Stadium.
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Supreme Court Declines Review in New York COVID Vaccine Religious-Accommodation Case
United States Religion Government and Civil Rights — June 29, 2026: Supreme Court declined review in Doe v. Hochul, leaving Title VII religious-accommodation dispute.
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GAO: DOE nuclear waste “mission need” can lock in solutions early
United States Federal Watchdogs and Public Spending – GAO says DOE’s nuclear waste “mission need” stage names a preferred fix early, despite rules to keep options open.
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DOJ updates White House UFC plot cases: 2 more arrests, obstruction charge
U.S. DOJ says the White House UFC Freedom 250 plot case grew with two more FBI arrests and an obstruction charge tied to Signal messages.
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Judge lifts Landry teacher-stipend block—what New Orleans families should watch
A Baton Rouge judge lifted a temporary block on Gov. Landry’s EO 26-047 on June 29. It reduces Louisiana’s MFP by $168M for one-time $2,000/$1,000 stipends.
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Royal Oak cooling centers open during heat watch: June 30 alert details
Royal Oak’s June 30 “Beat the heat!” notice (posted at 9:12 a.m.) lists cooling centers and hours for a Tue–Thu watch with heat index expected to exceed 105°F.
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Religious Liberty Commission Draft Report: Public Comments Due July 13
DOJ says the Religious Liberty Commission delivered a draft report with 12 recommendations to the President. Public comments close July 13.
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DOJ sues New York over federal mask/ID rules in supremacy fight
The Justice Department sued New York over rules limiting federal officers’ mask use, requiring IDs, and restricting 287(g) cooperation. Here’s what’s next.
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Talwani blocks Trump EO on federal voter lists and mail voting for 23 states + D.C.
A June 25 injunction by Judge Indira Talwani blocks key parts of Trump’s federal voter-list plan and USPS mail-voting rules for 23 states and D.C. ahead of Nov. 3.
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Lexington launches about $3M opioid abatement grants: apply by Aug. 7, 2026
Lexington KY – Applications are open for about $3M in opioid abatement grants in Fayette County. Proposal deadline is Aug. 7, 2026 at 2 p.m. EST.
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Susanville Gas & Diesel Watch (July 7): Regular $4.44–$5.99; Diesel $5.22–$7.39
Susanville CA Gas & Diesel Watch (July 7): regular $4.44–$5.99 and diesel $5.22–$7.39. AAA CA: regular down about a penny; diesel unchanged.
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How to Read Sugarcreek’s Water Report (and Decode “Delivered by July 2026”)
Sugarcreek OH residents: the village’s 2025 Water Consumer Confidence Report must be delivered by July 2026. Here’s how to read it—fast.
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Cashiers July 4 traffic safety: Operation Firecracker DUI crackdown
Cashiers NC – Cashiers-area drivers and visitors should expect stepped-up DUI enforcement on N.C. state roads as Operation Firecracker ran June 29–July 5.
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El Paso County tax office: cash change rounds up to nickel July 1, 2026
Starting July 1, 2026, the El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector says cash change will be rounded up to the next nickel when pennies aren’t available.