WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Acting Chair Caroline Pham Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20581 Dear Acting Chair Pham, We write to express our concern that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is implicitly permitting sports gaming products that are regulated by states and tribes, not the CFTC. The CFTC must not override s more ST

WASHINGTON, July 19 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT Re-elects Officers, Hears from Union and Political Leaders, Passes Suite of Resolutions at 2026 Convention * WASHINGTON- The 1.88 million-member AFT wrapped its 89th biennial convention today, with union delegates voting overwhelmingly to re-elect President Randi Weingarten, Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick Ingram and Executive Vice President Evelyn DeJesus to new two-year terms. In six packed sessions over four day more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Calls on Federal Regulators to Deny Banking Charters for High-Risk or Predatory Financial Technology Companies * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in sending a letter (PDF) to federal banking regulators raising concerns about granting national banking charters to financial technology companies, often referred to as fintechs, without necessary safeguards to protect con more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 14 -- Benedict College issued the following news release: * * * Benedict College welcomes Dr. Joshua Spivey as Director of Career Development Services Dr. Joshua Spivey has been appointed the new director of Career Development Services at Benedict College. Spivey says, "My reasoning behind wanting to join the Benedict family is because of my love for HBCUs and for the great work that I have been hearing coming from Benedict. From the Harambee Festival to the B.E.S.T. Lives Center to the service-learning and  more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 16 -- Cancer Nation (formerly the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship) issued the following statement: * * * Cancer Nation Responds to OMB Proposed Rule On Medical Research Cancer Nation submitted comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), both independently and alongside fellow cancer advocacy organizations, raising concerns that the proposed Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance could weaken the scientific peer review process, disrupt lifesaving cancer research, and slow progress for t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES Colorado River Indian Reservation 26600 MOHAVE ROAD PARKER, ARIZONA 85344 TELEPHONE (928) 669 9211 FAX (928) 669-1216 April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Comrnission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Po more ST

TOWSON, Maryland, July 16 -- The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities posted the following news: * * * CUMU Announces Lexi Velte as New Communications and Member Engagement Coordinator The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) is pleased to welcome Lexi Velte, M.A. as communications and member engagement coordinator. In this role, Lexi will help elevate the visibility of CUMU and our 120+ member campuses while providing support for engagement across the international network. Lexi's professional experience in h more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Attention: CMS-9874-NC P.O. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard Dear Dr. Oz: On behalf of Delta Dental of California, New York, Pennsylvania, and it affiliates in 15 state more ST

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: * * * Discovery Education's Digital Citizenship Initiative Named 2026 CODiE Award Winner * Award recognizes free, research-based curriculum that has reached nearly 1,000,000 students. Charlotte, NC (Friday, July 17, 2026) - Discovery Education today announced that its Digital Citizenship Initiative has been named a 2026 CODiE Award Winner in the category Best Digital Citizenship Solution, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. April 30, 2026 Delivered via portal at https://comments.cftc.gov RE: Enterprise Rancheria's Comments on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) Dear Chairmen Selig and Secretary Kirkpatrick: On behalf of the Estom Yumeka Maidu Tribe of the Enterprise Rancheria, a federally recognized Indian tribe listed in the Federal Register as En more ST

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. April 29, 2026 Delivered via portal at https://comments.cftc.gov RE: Graton Rancheria's Comments on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) Dear Chairmen Selig and Secretary Kirkpatrick: On behalf of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (the Tribe or Graton), I write to in response to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's more ST

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 2 Matt's Path Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation P.O. Box 3060 Mashantucket, CT 06338-3060 Office of Legal Counsel Tel: 860-396-2099 Fax: 860-396-6295 JCummings@mptn-nsn.gov April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via  more ST

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 15 -- Cancer Nation (formerly the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship) issued the following statement: * * * Meet the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy Ambassadors We are proud to welcome the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy cohort. Following a competitive application process, 12 survivors, caregivers, and health care professionals from across the country have been selected to serve as Cancer Nation Ambassadors. The Cancer Nation Leadership Academy equips Ambassadors with the skills, knowledge,  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians Executive Branch of Tribal Government Office of the Chief Executive April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal Re: Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) - Co more ST

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. A SOVEREIGN NATION Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal Re: Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) - Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Event Contracts 91 Fed. Reg. 12,516 (Mar. 16, 2026) more ST

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9874-NC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, Maryland 21244-8016 Via Regulations.gov To whom it may concern: The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), representing the chief insurance regulators in the states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, submits  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. National Congress of American Indians | 1516 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005 | (202) 466-7767 | www.ncai.org Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal April 30, 2026 Re: Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) - more ST

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 17th, 2026 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852 Subject: Request for an Extension of Comment Period for Modernizing Reactor Licensing, Safety Oversight, and Siting Practices Rulemaking (Docket ID NRC-2025-0975; RIN 3150- AL44) Dear NRC Staff, The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is currently requesting comments  more ST

VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release: * * * PJM Capacity Auction Procures 138,318 MW of Generation Resources as Work Continues To Address Growing Electricity Demand Price Comes in at FERC-Approved Cap, Down 2.5%; Total Capacity Cleared Is 6,831 MW Short of Reliability Requirement - PJM Interconnection today announced the results of its 2028/2029 Base Residual Auction, which secured 138,318 MW more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 2lst Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemakittg Portal Re Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-4F65) Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Event Contracts 91 Fed. Reg. 12,516 (Mar. 16, 2026') Dear Secretary Kir more ST

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. April 30, 2026 Uploaded to https://comments.cftc.gov Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1151 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: 17 CFR Chapter 1, RIN 3083-AF65 - Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Request for Comments Dear Secretary Kirkpatrick, On behalf of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community (the "Tribe"), I respectfully submi more ST