Central Tech packet shows Drumright campus leadership, staffing changes
Drumright OK – Central Tech’s June 9 board packet lists Nancy Overton for a July 1 campus director transfer and includes several FY27 Drumright staffing items.
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Houston’s credit outlook turns stable after budget changes
Houston TX — S&P revised the city’s general-obligation outlook to stable on June 25 after budget changes narrowed the FY2027 gap, but the fix still has to hold.
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Colorado Supreme Court blocks ballot initiatives to redraw congressional districts
United States Evening Elections and Democracy Update – Colorado’s high court blocked two redistricting initiatives, leaving the 2021 congressional map in place for now. ([coloradojudicial.gov](https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/system/files/opinions-2026-06/26SA12626SA153.pdf))
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CMS proposes lower Medicare payments for 340B drugs at hospital outpatient departments
CMS proposed a 2027 Medicare rule that would reduce payments for certain 340B-acquired drugs at hospital outpatient departments, with the agency saying the change could lower costs for some beneficiaries if finalized.
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Currituck bridge audit raises a $1.1 billion funding question
A state audit says the Mid-Currituck Bridge now carries a $1.118 billion price tag, a $702M-$832M gap, and no start before June 2028 for now.
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North Carolina budget could raise pay and school rules for Magnolia
Magnolia NC – The ratified state budget would raise teacher and state-worker pay, but it still needs Gov. Josh Stein’s signature before it takes effect.
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Portland utility bills rise July 1 with new flood safety fee
Portland utility bills rose July 1, with water, sewer and stormwater rates up 6.36% for typical single-family accounts and a new flood fee added.
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D.C. draft RFK campus plan calls for 5,500 to 6,500 homes and parks
D.C. has released a draft RFK Campus plan for 180 acres of housing, parks and river access, and public comments run through Aug. 14.
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County funds $3 million to plan Vista detention replacement
San Diego County set aside $3 million to plan a replacement for Vista Detention Facility after a June 16 forum in Encinitas and a new timeline.
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EPA proposes to streamline minor-air permits, issues offset guidance
EPA proposed to streamline minor-air permit reviews and issued new offset-timing guidance for some nonattainment projects, while saying emissions standards stay in place.
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Kansas privacy case adds DOJ to Education Department enforcement
United States Education and Civil Rights Policy – The Education Department is pairing with DOJ in a Kansas student privacy case, sharpening the federal stakes for schools nationwide.
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Manchester’s America 250 celebration featured vendors and fireworks
Manchester GA – The city’s July 2 America 250 celebration at The Mill included vendors, food trucks, music and fireworks after weeks of planning.
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Washington, IL seniors 79 to 86 no longer need road tests
Illinois changed senior renewal rules July 1: Washington, IL drivers 79 to 86 no longer need a road test, but in-person renewal and vision checks stay.
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Fremont charter-city debate heads to a July 7 hearing, July 28 vote
Fremont CA – Council review continues July 7, with a July 28 decision on whether to place a charter proposal on the November 2026 ballot. The draft could affect term limits, staffing, and city authority.
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Raleigh gets daily intercity bus service to Atlanta and Norfolk
Raleigh riders now have daily intercity bus links to Atlanta and Norfolk, plus more Fayetteville service, after NCDOT’s July 1 route expansion.
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Scottsdale adds event-center rule to short-term rental code
Scottsdale approved Ordinance 4719 to define “event center” and curb short-term rentals used for commercial parties before the July 4 weekend.
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Virginia Beach opens cooling centers July 3-5 as heat index tops 110
Virginia Beach is opening cooling centers July 3-5 as the National Weather Service forecasts heat index values up to 115 today and 112 on July 4.
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EAC launches free federal training certification for election officials
United States Fast Follow on Elections and Democracy – The EAC launched a free online certificate and training library for state and local election officials.
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Richmond judge blocks Virginia mask-and-ID limits for federal officers
A Richmond judge issued a July 1 preliminary injunction blocking Virginia from enforcing its new mask-and-ID limits on federal officers while the case moves.
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DOJ and FTC release FY2025 Hart-Scott-Rodino merger report
United States Fresh Federal Documents and Draft Reports – The agencies say merger filings stayed active in FY2025, while the updated HSR form remains tied up in court.
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Nolensville Pike all-access corridor enters project development in Nashville
Nashville TN – Metro has selected HDR to lead project development for the Nolensville Pike all-access corridor, starting a 2- to 3-year planning phase before engineering and construction.
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Wawa to open in Tipp City July 9 as traffic concerns linger
Tipp City OH – Wawa’s first Miami County store is scheduled to open July 9 at 65 W. Kessler-Cowlesville Road, after planning-board traffic concerns.