Kenmore Prop. 1 ballot committee deadline is July 6
Kenmore voters will decide Proposition 1 in November, and residents have until 4 p.m. July 6 to apply for the pro and con committees.
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Birmingham Nebius lawsuit asks judge to halt Oxmoor data center work
Birmingham residents filed a June 29 suit over Nebius’ Oxmoor Valley project, and a July 1 hearing could decide whether work pauses for now.
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Detroit approves DTE takeover of neighborhood solar projects
Detroit City Council approved shifting three delayed Solar Neighborhoods projects to DTE Energy on June 25, a move meant to keep the plan alive before a July 4 federal tax-credit deadline.
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Raleigh keeps Stage 1 water rules as drought persists
Raleigh remains under Stage 1 water rules as drought persists, with Falls Lake still below the trigger level and recent rain bringing only limited relief.
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D.C. Council budget restores housing vouchers, child care
The D.C. Council approved a nearly $22 billion budget that restores child care, housing vouchers and paid family leave using one-time money.
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McKinney pauses downtown parking garage plan as city redevelopment evolves
McKinney City Council discussed a downtown parking structure on June 16, then signaled a pause as the city refines redevelopment of the former City Hall and Development Services sites.
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Newark wins dismissal in DOJ sanctuary suit, but case can return
A federal judge tossed out the Justice Department’s challenge to Newark’s sanctuary policy without prejudice, leaving the dispute open.
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HHS announces more than $700 million in behavioral-health funding opportunities
United States National Reader Impact Fast Follow – HHS announced more than $700 million in behavioral-health grant opportunities tied to clinics, 988, addiction care, and homelessness.
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DOJ health-care fraud sweep: 455 charged, $6.5B in alleged false claims
DOJ says its 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown charged 455 defendants tied to more than $6.5B in alleged false claims. The rollout is continuing.
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DOJ, EPA announce proposed $450 million Chemours PFAS settlement
DOJ and EPA announced a proposed Chemours PFAS settlement, with public comments open through July 29, 2026.
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Roxbury still wants clearer White Stadium parking and shuttle rules
Roxbury MA – Boston’s White Stadium access plan is signed, but nearby residents still want firmer parking limits, shuttle details, and enforcement.
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South L.A. LAnow free rides end June 30
Los Angeles CA – South L.A. LAnow riders lose the free launch period on June 30, with LADOT’s regular on-demand shuttle fares starting July 1.
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Atlanta pauses new self-storage permit applications before July 6 council step
Atlanta is temporarily freezing new self-storage applications while city leaders weigh longer-term rules for the use. The pause does not apply to existing facilities.
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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.