United States Religion Government and Civil Rights — June 29, 2026: Supreme Court declined review in Doe v. Hochul, leaving Title VII religious-accommodation dispute.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DOJ says the Religious Liberty Commission delivered a draft report with 12 recommendations to the President. Public comments close July 13.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sugarcreek OH residents: the village’s 2025 Water Consumer Confidence Report must be delivered by July 2026. Here’s how to read it—fast.
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.
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.
Santa Clarita CA – Nominations for City Council Districts 2, 4 and 5 open Monday, July 13, 2026 and close Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. Signatures and disclosures required.
Garner NC Gas & Diesel Watch – 7-Eleven on Hwy 70 West posts regular at $3.289 and diesel at $4.399. AAA Raleigh averages eased today for both.
Demopolis-area UST and permit holders: ADEM’s July 7, 2026 rulemaking hearing in Montgomery proposes CPI-U fee updates and a new “Other Fees” chapter—comments due by 5 p.m.
FCPS Superintendent Demetrus Liggins filed June 30 Open Meetings Act appeal with Kentucky AG Russell Coleman, challenging a June 10 closed session and June 24 denial.
Charlotte Water says crews finished a 12-inch Queens Road main repair, but restoration, detours, and mandatory Stage 2 drought limits continue for customers.
Croton trustees voted June 2 to seek Albany home-rule approval for photo speed cameras in up to three school zones—if passed, it could change school-day ticketing.
Mather residents: Metro Fire’s EMS user fee schedule starts July 1, 2026. Here’s what the updated ambulance charges and help options mean.
Detroit MI — DPSCD’s board adopted a $1.1 billion 2026–27 budget adding counselors, pay raises, more security, and extra yellow-bus service to cut chronic absenteeism.
St. Louis MO – Missouri’s FY 2027 veto list and July 1 expenditure restrictions name St. Louis-area projects that could be removed or delayed.
