PennDOT to Close I-376 (Parkway East) July 10–Aug. 3 for Bridge Slide
PennDOT plans a 25-day, 24/7 shutdown of I-376 (Parkway East) July 10–Aug. 3 for the Commercial Street Bridge replacement. Expect major delays.
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CFPB revises Section 1071 small-business lending data reporting—effective June 30, 2026; compliance starts Jan. 1, 2028
On June 30, 2026, the CFPB’s Regulation B (ECOA) updates implementing Dodd-Frank Section 1071 take effect, with covered lenders starting Section 1071 data collection and compliance on January 1, 2028.
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July 10, 2026 tax cutoff: IRS warns some COVID-19 refund claims need action
United States Consumer Costs and Household Budgets – July 10, 2026 is a cutoff for some COVID-19-related tax refund or protective claims tied to Kwong v. United States.
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Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii’s “no-carry-by-default” gun rule for stores and hotels
United States Fast Follow on Courts and Constitutional Law — June 25, 2026: In Wolford v. Lopez, the Supreme Court invalidated Hawaii’s rule that required an express, affirmative property-owner permission before licensed concealed-carry permit holders could carry handguns on private property open to the public.
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FAA Proposes Rule Clarifying That Duty-and-Rest Requirements Preempt State Meal/Rest Break Laws for Flight Crews
United States Breaking National Politics — On July 6, 2026, the FAA proposed clarifying that its duty-and-rest rules for flight crews and flight attendants preempt state and local meal and rest break requirements.
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Proposed North Carolina budget rule could make Charlotte-area governments repay I-77 South design costs if support is rescinded
A proposed change in North Carolina’s 2026 budget would create a “repayment if support is rescinded” mechanism for certain statewide transportation projects. For the I-77 South express-lanes effort, it could require Charlotte-area governments that voted to pull support after predevelopment begins to reimburse NCDOT for preliminary work—unless they reinstate support within a 90-day window.
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West Bend’s July 4 plan: fireworks ban, parade no-parking, Kilbourn closure
West Bend WI – Plan ahead for Saturday’s Fourth of July parade route, no-parking/towing window, Riverside Park access, and the Kilbourn Ave closure.
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Boil water advisory lifted for New Orleans East: what residents should do next
SWBNO canceled a precautionary boil water advisory for parts of New Orleans East, including Oak Island. Check whether your address is in the affected area list.
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EO 14402 pushes federal buying toward fixed-price awards
A July 1 Acquisition.gov update tied to EO 14402 adds FAR Parts 16 and 52 language that pushes agencies toward fixed-price, performance-based deals.
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Appeals court lets UMaine move forward with church-related Hutchinson Center sale dispute
On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a denial of emergency relief in a lawsuit by Calvary Chapel Belfast, leaving the University of Maine System’s revamped process moving forward toward a sale of the Frederick Hutchinson Center property.
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Fort Worth data center rules: June 30 open house, July 8 zoning vote
Fort Worth held a June 30 open house on proposed data-center zoning, noise and water rules. The next step is the Zoning Commission July 8.
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Entergy outages after Sunday storms (plus a French Quarter transformer outage): what to check now
Entergy outages in New Orleans can shift as crews restore service. Residents should check Entergy’s official outage map for their exact address, report downed-line hazards immediately, and monitor NWS alerts while conditions change.
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Royal Oak water/sewer rates start July 1: unit math + meter fees
Starting July 1, Royal Oak’s water/sewer bill uses $16.95 per unit (100 cu ft) plus a “readiness to serve” fee based on your meter size.
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San Diego City Council to Consider Southwest Village Specific Plan (Otay Mesa) on July 6: What the Notice Covers
On Monday, July 6, 2026 at 2 p.m., San Diego’s City Council will hold a public hearing on the Southwest Village Specific Plan in Otay Mesa—an approximately 490-acre plan that would allow up to 5,130 homes and include CEQA certification for the project’s Subsequent Environmental Impact Report.
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DOJ’s 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown: 455 Charged, $6.5B Alleged Fraud
United States Federal Policy and Agency Actions – On June 23, 2026, DOJ announced charges against 455 defendants, alleging $6.5B+ in false claims for fraud and opioids.
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Judge vacates revamped SAVE citizenship checks—what election offices and voters should know
On June 22, 2026, a federal judge vacated the Trump administration’s 2025 changes to SAVE (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements)—a system federal agencies use to verify citizenship and immigration information. The ruling said the “modified system” and related privacy notices were unlawful and could wrongly identify U.S. citizens as noncitizens, affecting voter-roll challenges, delays, and cancellations.
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World Bank, U.S. Treasury and U.K. unveil political-risk insurance plan meant to mobilize more funding for Ukraine’s recovery
Ahead of and around the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, the World Bank Group, the U.S. Treasury and the U.K. announced new lending, guarantees and political-risk insurance steps—aimed at reducing investor uncertainty and unlocking billions for Ukraine’s recovery projects.
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Cholera keeps spreading: WHO’s multi-country update shows rising cases and deaths
World Regional Impact and Emerging Crisis Scan – WHO’s cholera update #38 (June 30) shows a 43% case surge and 30% death increase across 16 countries in May.
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Cohasset ZBA hearing July 6: dock permits, variance at 83 Spring St
Cohasset’s ZBA holds a July 6 public hearing (no earlier than 7 p.m.) on dock special permits and a variance at 83 Spring St—in person and via Zoom.
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Norman storm cleanup and road closures update: what’s affected after July 4 storms
Norman OK – The City’s July 5 after-storm update lists signal outages, several road closures, and how to report debris. OG&E restoration progress continues.
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St. Louis data-center zoning: Board Bill 49’s tiered buffers, baseline-noise limits, and “Public Impact Agreement” explained (committee vote set for July 7)
St. Louis’ Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee is scheduled to hear Board Bill 49 on July 7. The committee-amended text would create a new zoning chapter for data centers—splitting them into micro, standard, and major categories and adding distance buffers, baseline-noise rules, and extra disclosures, including a “Public Impact Agreement” requirement for major projects.
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Fullscript leases 171,862 sq. ft. at Chandler Airpark 202—what’s next
Chandler says Fullscript leased 171,862 square feet at Chandler Airpark 202 and will relocate employees from its existing Phoenix location to Chandler, citing demand for Class A industrial space.