Supreme Court preserves Mississippi’s late mail-ballot rule in Watson
United States Fast Follow on Courts and Constitutional Law — Supreme Court (June 29, 2026) says federal “Election Day” rules don’t require receipt by that day.
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DeSantis veto trims Tampa Bay flood relief: South Howard and Tampa Bay Watch
Tampa residents: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s FY 2026–27 budget, then vetoed $1.5 million for South Howard flood relief and $750,000 for Tampa Bay Watch.
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FAA revokes Eagle Pass Restricted Area R-6316 effective July 9 (0901 UTC)
Eagle Pass TX – Starting 0901 UTC July 9, the FAA revokes Restricted Area R-6316 tied to a CBP aerostat—here’s how pilots plan around it.
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Fort Payne-area: ADEM proposes $40,000 penalty in DeKalb air case
Fort Payne, AL – ADEM posted a proposed consent order for CM Biomass in Crossville, alleging particulate matter violations tied to Air Permit No. X016.
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Hood River utility bills: City water, sewer and stormwater rates rise starting July 1
Hood River OR – Utility rates effective July 1, 2026 raise City water, sanitary sewer and stormwater charges, including a 3,000-gallon water allowance.
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Newark’s July 15 budget hearing: what council will take up
Newark NJ – Newark’s Municipal Council will hold a July 15, 2026 public hearing on the 2026 annual municipal budget, proposed at $900,500,264.94.
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GJPD warns of gift card scam: photo + PIN requests and what to do
Grand Junction CO — GJPD’s July 2, 2026 alert says scammers impersonate agencies, push gift cards, then ask for a photo of the card and the PIN.
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Loop 1604 ramp near The Rim permanently shutting July 6: Here’s what changes for drivers
TxDOT says it will permanently shut an EB Loop 1604 entrance ramp after I-10 near The Rim on July 6 at 9 a.m.; use the next EB ramp from the frontage road.
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OMB’s Uniform Guidance overhaul: July 13 comment deadline and FY 2027 timing
United States Congress and Budget Watch – OMB’s proposed Uniform Guidance changes (2 CFR Part 200) are open for comment until July 13, 2026.
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DOT resets airline ancillary-fee disclosures after Fifth Circuit vacatur
DOT’s July 2, 2026 final rule reinstates pre-2024 disclosure standards for airline add-on fees after a Feb. 3, 2026 court vacatur. What changes for booking.
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DOJ Closes Minnesota Title VI Review After State Ends Grant Program
United States Rights and Public Policy – DOJ says it closed a Title VI compliance review after Minnesota repealed the law behind its Capacity Strengthening Initiative.
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WHO/Europe warns more deadly heat weeks may still lie ahead
WHO/Europe says extreme heat is continuing and warns more deadly weeks may still lie ahead—what health systems must do now for vulnerable people.
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OPEC+ raises output by 188,000 bpd for August—Hormuz risk still matters
OPEC+ will raise oil output targets by 188,000 bpd in August 2026, but Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions could still jolt fuel prices.
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UN warns renewed escalation risk as US-Iran ceasefire strains Strait of Hormuz
World Diplomacy Conflict and Security Scan – UN and IMO warn de-escalation as renewed US-Iran tensions disrupt Strait of Hormuz shipping and seafarer evacuations.
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Los Angeles Rent Stabilization: 3% RSO rent increase starts July 1, 2026
LAHD says the allowable RSO annual rent increase is 3% for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027—here’s how to check coverage and notice rules before you respond.
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Charlotte budget adopted: FY 2027 tax rate and fee changes for July 2026
Charlotte NC – FY 2027 budget adopted June 8: property tax rate set at 29.30¢ plus Charlotte Water, Storm Water and Solid Waste fee changes start July 1.
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Gowanda Spectrum cable TV franchise hearing set for July 14—review the draft
Residents in Gowanda can review the draft Spectrum Northeast cable TV franchise agreement and comment at a July 14 public hearing at 5:45 p.m.
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Seattle Transit Measure renewal heads toward Council amendments—July 6 step
Seattle WA – City Council committee advances CB 121226, setting up a July 13 transit tax debate and competing amendment paths on safety access and affordability.
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Metro and MNAA push court fight over TN law changing airport board
Tennessee’s MNAA Change in Ownership and Governance Act takes effect July 1, 2026. Metro Council and MNAA say they’re challenging the takeover in court.
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Houghton County OKs $58,000 EGLE MMP study for transfer-station upgrades
Houghton MI – The Houghton County Board of Commissioners approved $58,000 in EGLE MMP funds for a transfer-station feasibility study tied to recycling capacity.
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Long Beach City Council will bring back phone-in, expand virtual comment July 21 (SB 707)
Long Beach CA — Starting July 21, residents can give live remote public comment under SB 707, with Zoom-style call-in signup through each City Council agenda.
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SAVE ends July 1: servicers’ 90-day notices and a June 30 PSLF court block
SAVE exits start July 1 for millions of federal borrowers: servicers will send notices with a 90-day deadline. A June 30 ruling blocks parts of PSLF reform.