GAO: DOE may narrow nuclear waste cleanup options too early in planning
GAO report released July 2 says DOE’s “mission need” reviews may steer nuclear cleanup toward specific options—potentially raising costs and delaying work.
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GAO: VA Disability Benefits Modernization, AI Pose Accuracy Risks—What VA Must Fix Next
GAO says VA’s disability-claims tech modernization could speed decisions, but oversight gaps—plus generative-AI transparency/accountability risks—could undercut accuracy.
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Miami-Dade’s proposed same-day permits for minor home work: who qualifies
Miami FL – Miami-Dade is moving toward a same-day permitting pathway for some minor residential work; the ordinance heads to a July 21 hearing.
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GAO flags 24 priority-open recommendations for DOE—nuclear, cleanup, energy
United States Federal Watchdogs and Public Spending – GAO: DOE has 270 open recommendations, including 24 “priority open,” covering nuclear, cleanup, energy.
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Seattle and King County announce KCRHA reset—what’s in the Aug. 1 plan
Seattle WA – On July 1, Seattle and King County announced a KCRHA “reset,” including a Contracts Transfer Plan due Aug. 1 and transition in Jan. 2027.
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DOJ sues New York over federal mask/ID rules in supremacy fight
The Justice Department sued New York over rules limiting federal officers’ mask use, requiring IDs, and restricting 287(g) cooperation. Here’s what’s next.
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Austin names Public Works LLC as recommended awardee for efficiency assessment
Austin TX – The city has picked Public Works LLC for its recurring efficiency assessment, but the contract still needs City Council approval. ([austintexas.gov](https://www.austintexas.gov/communications/news/city-austin-announces-public-works-llc-recommended-awardee-conduct-sweeping))
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Stockton civil grand jury says City Hall infighting has become a governance problem
Stockton CA – A June 25 report says council infighting, ethics problems, staff interference and spending questions are hurting City Hall, with a Sept. 23 response deadline.