Mesa Council to introduce ordinance removing Public Safety impact-fee column
On July 20, Mesa City Council plans to introduce Ordinance 26-0617 to remove the “Public Safety” impact-fee category column; a July 27 hearing follows.
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Oakland City Council adopts FY 2026-27 HUD plan for CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA
Oakland City Council held a public hearing and approved a FY 2026-27 HUD Annual Action Plan, accepting up to $14,674,799.07 for CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA.
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Littleville CDBG water main replacement rebid: pre-bid July 30, bids due Aug. 13
Littleville AL – The Town’s CDBG Water Main Replacement rebid sets a non-mandatory July 30 pre-bid meeting and sealed bids due Aug. 13.
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FEMA election-security grant terms: 20% drawdown holdback until proof
FEMA’s FY 2026 HSGP NOFO requires states and UASI recipients to hold back 20% of drawdowns until FEMA verifies election-security proof. Apply by July 24.
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U.S. Supreme Court in Trump v. Barbara: what happens next for birthright citizenship
United States Evening Courts and Rights Update — On June 30, 2026, the Supreme Court in Trump v. Barbara struck down EO 14160, reaffirming birthright citizenship for U.S.-born children.
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EPA proposes new public participation minimums for “minor” air permits—comment deadlines
EPA’s July 7 proposal would change the federal “minimum” for public notice and comment on minor NSR permits in SIPs—comments due Aug. 21.
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67th Ave Corridor: July 7 traffic shift & Hatfield Rd closure
Peoria AZ: July 7 traffic shifts 67th Ave to one lane each direction with left-turn limits; Hatfield Rd closes at 67th for six 54-inch pipes.
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Boston heat advisory set for July 9–10: what residents should do, cooling resources, and who’s most at risk
Boston MA – The City of Boston’s heat advisory runs July 9–10, with heat indices near 96–99°F. Here’s who’s at risk and where to cool off.
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Somerset County seeks input for countywide ATV/UTV trail plan (July 6 survey)
Somerset County posted a countywide ATV/UTV Trail Plan survey online on July 6 using ArcGIS Survey123. Here’s how residents can weigh in.
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Lancaster drivers: AAA Worcester gas eases, diesel down—still above last year
Lancaster MA Gas & Diesel Watch — As of 7/10/26, AAA shows Worcester metro regular gas at $3.922 and diesel at $5.251, down vs last month—still up vs last year.
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OSHA proposes $3.5M+ after sulfuric-acid cleanup alleged hazards at BWC
OSHA says it proposed $3,520,703 in penalties after a Dec. 27, 2025 sulfuric-acid spill cleanup at BWC Terminals in Channelview. Employers have 15 business days.
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HHS ends COVID-19 EUA declarations for devices and drugs: key dates
HHS signed COVID-19 EUA declaration terminations: devices end Dec. 26, 2026, drugs/biologics June 29, 2027—tied to FDA/EUA oversight changes.
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1st Circuit: Maine can require anti-discrimination for religious schools
July 2, 2026: The 1st Circuit upheld Maine’s bid to apply anti-discrimination rules to religious schools taking tuition aid, but remanded “Religious Expression.”
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VDOT: I-95 Exit 148 (Quantico) detour lifted after crash; expect delays southbound
VDOT says all I-95 southbound lanes reopened at mile marker 146 and the Exit 148 detour was lifted, but delays may persist on I-95 and Route 1.
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Homer City Borough Council Approves $2.9M Stormwater Grant Application
Homer City Borough Council voted Tuesday night to apply for about $2.9 million in state Multimodal funding for stormwater upgrades—alley drainage research follows.
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Supreme Court expands at-will removal of independent regulators—except the Fed
Two June 29, 2026 Supreme Court rulings expand at-will removal of many independent regulators, but leave the Federal Reserve with a narrower carve-out.
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West Dundee roadwork set: IDOT resurfacing awarded for 1st Street from IL 72 to Dunning Ave
West Dundee, IL – IDOT says 1st Street resurfacing from IL 72 to Dunning Ave was listed as “Awarded 07/06/2026,” with driveway and two-way traffic rules during work.
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Madelia Public Schools gets exemption to keep Blackhawks mascot for now
Madelia Public Schools says Lower Sioux consent approved an exemption to keep the Blackhawks mascot as Minnesota’s Sept. 1, 2026 ban takes effect.
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Garland proposes FY 2026–27 budget: taxes, utility bill estimates, and the Bradfield Rec Center/Pool question
Garland’s proposed FY 2026–27 budget sets a 67.09¢ tax rate and estimates +$7.13/month utilities; Bradfield Rec/Pool decommissioning is still under review.
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FHFA House Price Index: U.S. home values slip 0.1% in April, but stay up 2.0% year over year
FHFA reports April 2026 U.S. home prices down 0.1% month-to-month but up 2.0% year over year, after a March revision.
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United States consumer prices report: June CPI due July 14 (8:30 a.m. ET)
United States Consumer Costs and Household Budgets – BLS releases June 2026 CPI July 14 at 8:30 AM ET. Here’s how to read rent, food, and gas headlines.
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United States Hiring Pulse: May JOLTS shows openings ~7.6M and hires ~5.2M steady
United States Jobs and Hiring Watch — May 2026 JOLTS: job openings 7.6 million and hires 5.2 million look steady, but wholesale trade and federal gov moved.