New Orleans opens grants for commissary kitchens and green training
New Orleans LA – The city opened two grant rounds on June 29: one for Orleans Parish commissary kitchens and one for green infrastructure workforce training providers.
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Trump blocks bipartisan housing bill in SAVE Act standoff
Congress passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with broad bipartisan support. But the White House tied a signing to the SAVE Act fight, delaying action.
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White House sets October deadline for post-quantum cryptography plans
United States White House and Federal Power Watch – OMB’s June 24 memo gives agencies 120 days to submit PQC migration plans, while 2030, 2031 and 2035 milestones are now on the clock.
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Americans split on school prayer as new ED guidance follows Pew poll
A Pew survey (fielded April 6–12, 2026) finds more support for voluntary, student-led school religious expression than for teacher-led prayer—especially if participation is required.
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Fort Wayne asks for questions on proposed homeless resource center
Fort Wayne residents have until 9 a.m. Thursday, July 9, to submit questions on the proposed Anchor Resource Center before answers are posted July 14.
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Essence Fest fills New Orleans as renewal talks continue
New Orleans LA – Essence Fest is drawing heavy crowds, hotel demand and downtown traffic over the July 4 weekend as city leaders and organizers negotiate what comes next.
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Carrizo Springs water rehab still under review; 71.367M gal leaks/year
Carrizo Springs’ Water System Rehabilitation and Expansion Project remains “under review.” City and federal documents cite 71.367M gal/yr leaks and $25M+ costs.
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San Diego phases in SB 79, changing where transit-area apartments can start first
San Diego’s SB 79 rollout began July 1, but only about 24% of eligible areas are active now. The city is using maps and a Transit Village Plan to decide where the law applies next.
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House clears 12 FY2027 bills, but shutdown risk is still alive
The House Appropriations Committee says it moved all 12 FY2027 bills through committee on June 25. But the September 30 deadline and Senate pace still matter.
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HHS-OIG denies New York Medicaid fraud unit’s recertification
HHS-OIG denied recertification of New York’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and suspended federal funding through Sept. 30 after saying the unit lagged similar states in criminal fraud cases. ([oig.hhs.gov](https://oig.hhs.gov/documents/medicaid-fraud-control-units/11727/NY_MFCU.pdf))
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Homestead wastewater plan points to a 12 MGD expansion
Homestead FL – A draft city plan would expand the wastewater treatment facility to 12 MGD, reduce long-term reliance on Miami-Dade treatment, and map work from 2026 to 2034.
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Laredo issues animal health advisory after nearby screwworm case
After a nearby Nuevo Laredo screwworm case, Laredo officials are inspecting stray animals more closely and urging pet owners to check wounds.
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Kyiv strike kills at least 30 as Russia’s attack draws UN ceasefire appeal
World Global Priority Scan – A July 2 Russian drone-and-missile strike on Kyiv killed at least 30 people, damaged about 130 buildings, and drew a UN call for an immediate ceasefire. ([investing.com](https://www.investing.com/news/world-news/russia-bombards-kyiv-in-deadliest-strike-this-year-killing-at-least-27-people-4774603))
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Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Congo and Uganda grows as treatment trial opens
World Regional Impact and Emerging Crisis Scan – WHO says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is still expanding across Congo and Uganda as the first treatment trial opens.
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France’s Le Pen ruling on July 7 could reshape the 2027 race
World Democracy Rights Courts and Elections Scan – A Paris Court of Appeal ruling on July 7 could clear Marine Le Pen, keep her election ban in place, or force the National Rally to shift to Jordan Bardella.
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Boyle Heights Lineage fire cleanup: smoke guidance, health clinics
Los Angeles CA — As recovery shifts to cleanup and monitoring, the City’s July 3 updates say smoke-health precautions remain in place for nearby residents.
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Cashiers open house could shape Jackson County’s housing plan
Jackson County will host a July 15 housing open house in Cashiers, inviting residents to weigh in on a countywide affordable housing strategy.
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Rob Harrington takes over as Charlotte’s interim mayor through December 2027
Charlotte NC – Rob Harrington was sworn in July 1 as Charlotte’s 60th mayor after City Council appointed him on June 22 to finish Vi Lyles’ term through December 2027.
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El Paso council’s July 7 agenda covers speed limits, bus stops, property hearings
Tuesday’s agenda includes first-reading speed-limit changes on Northern Pass and Northwestern, plus a bus-stop bench item and July 21 hearings.
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Cohasset schools set bus fees, June 30 cutoff as FY27 budget talks continue
Cohasset Public Schools is charging $450 bus fees, a $50 late charge after June 30, and keeping FY27 budget talks and an override review moving.
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Cookeville’s Interstate Drive lane closures start July 6
Cookeville’s Interstate Drive lane closures start July 6, cutting the south-side corridor to one lane each way for weeks while two projects move ahead.
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Orange County approves $240,000 body scanner for Santa Ana intake center
Santa Ana, CA — Orange County supervisors approved $240,000 for a body scanner at the Intake Release Center, a county jail intake site in Santa Ana.