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SCOTUS upheld bans in 27 states as consistent with Title IX, affecting half of trans youth ages 13-17.

• Oregon's existing law still requires schools...

• The Supreme Court rejected Trump’s executive order, affirming citizenship for nearly all U.S.-born infants regardless of parents’ immigration...

Federal rules effective 2027 will require some adults to complete 80 hours of work or approved activities monthly, plus more frequent renewals.

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New York’s 2026 session delays on electric school buses and cap-and-invest drew sharp criticism from the American Lung Association, which says the...

Indiana's July 1 laws reveal a split focus: easing development while tightening enforcement on vulnerable groups.

• Housing affordability advances...

The Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Slaughter overturns Humphrey’s Executor, giving presidents authority to fire independent agency members at...

• Virginia already cut average permit processing from 339 days to 115 days through operational improvements
• New AI system automates completeness...

State grocery taxes are fading across eight states, yet most households see little change at checkout. Local taxes, narrow food definitions, and...

The DOE's July 7 proposal to rewrite appliance standards would add economic thresholds and restore 2020 rules, potentially delaying future mandates on...

The administration is expanding enforcement on multiple fronts, affecting even traditionally protected groups.

• TPS revocation upheld by Supreme...

Colorado's new permit-to-purchase system for many semiautomatic firearms launches August 1, requiring sheriff eligibility review, 12-hour training,...

• Federal judge blocks Trump's mail-in voting executive order, ruling he exceeded authority over state-run elections.
• Order directing DHS voter...

• Bipartisan lawmakers back ending the 5.9% electricity sales tax to deliver immediate bill relief for households and businesses
• The cut would...

Senator Adam Schiff is pressing Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette to end restrictions on California and U.S. wines, noting the ban cuts off a $434...

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act delivers major wins for CDFIs through targeted federal reforms.

• HOME modernization expands flexible gap...

Senate Bill 2710 took effect July 1 to cut youth gun violence and stolen firearms in Mississippi, one of the worst states for such incidents.

• One in three transgender people has faced homelessness, with 58% turned away from shelters due to gender.
• Family rejection and workplace stigma...

The tier standard plan now caps repayment at 10-25 years based on total loan balance, giving borrowers a balance-driven timeline instead of fixed terms. A separate repayment assistant plan is also available to further support borrowers.

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