Swan's Picks July 1

SCOTUS end of term opinion releases may claim the attention of most, but lots of other stuff is happening at the same time. Here's a sampler. We'd welcome your takes on the Grant's Pass case, Loper Bright and local governments, or other end-of-Term commentary on topics state and local.

Supreme Court rules cities can ban homeless people from sleeping outdoors – Sotomayor dissent summarizes opinion as ‘stay awake or be arrested’ (theconversation.com)

Missoula Passes Homeless Encampment Law on Eve of Supreme Court Ruling - Bloomberg

What to know about Oklahoma's top education official ordering Bible instruction in schools (msn.com)

DeSantis said he cut Florida’s arts funding over ‘sexual’ festivals (tampabay.com)

Uvalde’s Former School Police Chief Pete Arredondo Indicted Over Massacre: Report (thedailybeast.com)

Boston’s Homicide Rate Falls Significantly as City Focuses on Prevention - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

The Political Power of Sheriffs Is Rarely Seriously Challenged (governing.com)

The Roads That Tear Communities Apart (governing.com)

And an editorial comment from Managing Editor: whatever your place on the political spectrum, hoist the Stars and Stripes this Fourth of July. It still belongs to all of us. Have a meaningful holiday week.