Draft regulations would tie federal loan eligibility to graduate earnings and open a 30-day public comment period The U.S. Department of Education released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking…
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Forest Service Headquarters Moving to Salt Lake City
The restructuring plan for the USDA Forest Service is underway. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service announced that its headquarters will be moved to Salt Lake…
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FCC Proposes Onshoring Call Centers Requiring English Proficiency
The agency seeks comment on proposed customer service standards, disclosure requirements, and potential fees. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to begin a rulemaking proceeding examining the use…
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FCC Proposes Updated Numbering Policies to Prevent Illegal Robocalls
The agency is focused on how scammers are obtaining phone numbers. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the commission will be expanding certification and…
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DOJ Proposes Rule to Expedite Federal Review of State Death Penalty Cases
The attorney general says the proposed rule “will help states achieve the promise of swift and effective justice for victims of capital crimes.” The U.S. Department of Justice…
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CDC Reports Continued Decrease in Maternal Mortality Rates
The maternal death rate has dropped to near 2018 levels since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision in 2022. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that…
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DOJ Appeals District Court Injunction on HUD Housing Grants for the Homeless
Rhode Island judge halts agency policy to decrease homelessness. The Department of Justice (DOJ), on behalf of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), has appealed a…
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill
The new bill introduces regulations that are intended to improve affordable housing availability. The Senate passed a bipartisan bill last week on affordable housing, titled the “21st Century…
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Interior Proposes Rule Restoring Hunting and Trapping in Alaska National Preserves
The rule would align federal regulations with Alaska wildlife management laws and reopen public. The U.S. Department of the Interior recently announced a proposed rule that would revise…
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Congressman Suspends Relection Campaign After House Launches Ethics Investigation
Representative Gonzalez is alleged to have had an affair with a staffer who later committed suicide. UPDATE March 5th, 9:30 PM EST Congressman Tony Gonzalez suspended his reelection…
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