Officials seek to streamline processes for building affordable multi-family homes. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced changes to environmental review policies for multi-family housing construction…
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FDA Approves Flavored Vapes for Adults
The agency said new vaping products include age-verification technology intended to limit youth access. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized four electronic nicotine delivery products from the…
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Federal Task Force Releases Report on Restoring Religious Liberty
Multi-agency findings examine policies affecting faith-based individuals and organizations. The Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias recently released a report reviewing allegations of bias across several government agencies…
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Education Department Proposes Accountability Rules for College Aid Programs
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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