Holt County awards Redbird Bridge rehab bid near Atkinson
Holt County awarded the Redbird Bridge rehab bid on June 16, clearing the project for a July 6-or-later start and a Sept. 4 completion deadline.
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Charlotte-area pump prices ease again: Regular $3.526, diesel $4.706 (6/29/26)
Charlotte NC Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill averages hit $3.526 regular and $4.706 diesel on June 29, down vs yesterday.
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Supreme Court: Geofence warrants for Google location history are searches
In Chatrie v. United States, the Supreme Court held police conduct a Fourth Amendment search by getting Google location-history data via a geofence warrant, then remanded the case.
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OSHA proposes $3.5M after Channelview spill cleanup injuries
United States Labor Workers and Federal Enforcement – OSHA says three companies exposed cleanup workers to hazardous conditions after a Channelview sulfuric-acid spill.
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States and D.C. sue CMS over Medicaid work/community-engagement limits
On June 29, 2026, states and D.C. sued CMS over Medicaid work and community-engagement rules, saying CMS will narrow the “medically frail” exemption before Jan. 1, 2027.
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Vista sewer fees shift to tax bills as trash rates rise July 1
Vista sewer fees will move to property-tax bills in July, and solid-waste rates rise July 1 after council approval. Protest deadlines have passed.
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WK Kellogg’s Omaha plant closure will cut 451 jobs this summer
WK Kellogg’s Omaha plant is closing in phases this summer, with 451 jobs affected and layoffs set to begin July 20 under a state WARN filing.
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FTC files proposed Kochava order limiting sale of sensitive location data
United States Technology Privacy and Federal Regulation – The FTC filed a proposed June 26 order in Kochava that would sharply limit sales of sensitive location data, but the case is still pending until a judge signs off.
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DOE reopens comment window on distribution-transformer efficiency standards
DOE opened a June 15, 2026 RFI on distribution-transformer efficiency standards; comments are due July 15, 2026, as utilities weigh supply-chain risk.
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Chalkhill PA: NWS confirms EF1 tornado south of Vanderbilt after June 22 storm
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado south of Vanderbilt in Fayette County after June 22 storms, with 90 mph winds and no injuries.
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Arlington braces for July 4 road closures and fireworks traffic
Arlington, VA: County road closures, parking restrictions, and major delays are expected July 4 around the National Mall fireworks, with Metro urged over driving.
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Fremont’s latest fatal crash puts traffic safety back in focus
Fremont CA – A June 27 e-bike death near Auto Mall Parkway and I-880 is Fremont’s sixth fatal traffic collision of 2026, police said.
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St. Louis approves water-rate hike starting July 1
St. Louis MO – New water rates start July 1, with phased increases through 2032 and average bills rising by about $7 to $9 this year.
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May PCE inflation hit 4.1%, keeping pressure on the Fed
United States Prices and Inflation Watch — BEA said May PCE prices rose 4.1% year over year and core PCE rose 3.4%, leaving price pressure and Fed policy in focus. ([bea.gov](https://www.bea.gov/news/2026/personal-income-and-outlays-may-2026))
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Retail sales rose in May, but June sentiment shows consumers are still cautious
United States Small Business and Main Street Economy – May retail sales climbed, and June sentiment improved, but shoppers are still watching prices and gas costs.
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Housing bill awaits Trump as House prepares to start the clock
Congress passed a bipartisan housing package, but as of June 29 it still had not been signed, leaving renters, buyers and builders waiting on the next step.
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Santa Ana already has call-in comments; SB 707 adds July 1 outage rules
Santa Ana already offers Zoom and phone comments, so SB 707 mostly adds a July 1 outage policy for remote access when meetings lose connectivity.
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Virginia Beach fee changes start July 1 for water, libraries, trash and parks
Virginia Beach residents will see targeted fee and rate changes on July 1, affecting water bills, libraries, yard debris and parks programs.
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Anchorage gas slips while diesel eases in latest AAA fuel check (June 29, 2026)
Anchorage AK Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s June 29 check puts regular gas at $4.863/gal and diesel at $5.452—both down vs yesterday.
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Supreme Court keeps mail-ballot grace periods in place ahead of midterms
United States Breaking National Politics – The Supreme Court’s 5-4 Watson ruling lets states keep counting some mailed ballots that arrive after Election Day.
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Michigan wins another court fight over DOJ access to voter data
On June 24, the 6th Circuit affirmed a district court ruling blocking DOJ from Michigan’s unredacted voter file—birth dates, driver’s IDs and partial SSNs.
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Supreme Court backs Trump’s FTC firing, keeps Fed’s Cook in office for now
United States Fast Follow on Courts and Constitutional Law – The Court expanded presidential removal power at the FTC, but left the Federal Reserve carveout intact for Cook.