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7 Senators Urge CFTC to Enforce Regulations on Illegal Sports Gaming Event Contracts (10)
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
AG Nessel Calls on Federal Regulators to Deny Banking Charters for High-Risk or Predatory Financial Technology Companies (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Calls on Federal Regulators to Deny Banking Charters for High-Risk or Predatory Financial Technology Companies
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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
Andreessen Horowitz Urges CFTC to Uphold Federal Preemption and Enhance Regulation of Prediction Markets (10)
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 Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
April 30, 2026
BY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Re: Prediction Markets - RIN 3038-AF65
Andreessen Horowitz ("a16z") appreciates the opportunity to submit the below comments on the advance notice of proposed rulemaking on more ST
Ariz. House Democrats: Rep. Kevin Volk Celebrates Signing Of HB2800 To Strengthen Ignition Interlock Enforcement (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 14 -- The Arizona House Democrats issued the following news release:
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Rep. Kevin Volk Celebrates Signing Of HB2800 To Strengthen Ignition Interlock Enforcement
Arizona State Representative Kevin Volk joined Governor Katie Hobbs, law enforcement leaders, advocates, legislators, and family members of John McLean today to celebrate the signing of House Bill 2800, which will strengthen Arizona's ignition interlock ("breathalyzer") laws and improve public safety.
HB2800 establishes new penalties for individuals who kn more PR
Beyond the Hype: Science, Technology and Innovation in Sustainable Protein Research (10)
HAIFA, Israel, July 19 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Beyond the Hype: Science, Technology and Innovation in Sustainable Protein Research
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On June 18, 2026, the Technion hosted "," a conference focused on the scientific and technological challenges of developing sustainable proteins. Topics included food production in an era of increasing shortages of land, water, and energy; edible bioinks for 3D printing of cultured meat; improving crops; microorganism-based nutrition; and dairy alternat more PR
Colorado River Indian Tribes Demand CFTC Enforce Ban on Unlawful Sports Betting in Prediction Markets (10)
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
Dragonfly Urges Commodity Futures Trading Commission to Adopt Targeted Framework for Prediction Markets and Reject Overbroad Restrictions (10)
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.
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
April 30, 2026
BY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets, 91 Fed. Reg. 12516
(Mar. 16, 2026) (RIN 3038-AF65)
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
Dragonfly appreciates the opportunity to respon more ST
Enterprise Rancheria Urges CFTC to Enforce Prohibition on Unlawful Sports-Related Event Contracts in Prediction Markets (10)
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
Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Urges CFTC To Enforce Ban On Unlawful Sports Betting Contracts Threatening Tribal Sovereignty (10)
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
Kelly, Rosen, Colleagues Demand More Assistance from FEMA for Wildfire Prevention and Response (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Rosen, Colleagues Demand More Assistance from FEMA for Wildfire Prevention and Response
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Today, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) joined Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and other Democratic colleagues in demanding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure that all communities receive the federal resources they need to respond to and prevent wildfires.
States can request financial assistance from FEMA through Fire Management Assistance Gra more PR
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Urges CFTC to Uphold Sovereignty and Ban Sports-Related Event Contracts on Prediction Markets (10)
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
Morongo Band of Mission Indians Urges CFTC to Prohibit Illegal Sports-Related Event Contracts on Prediction Markets to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Public Interest (10)
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
Rep. Stanton Issues Letter to HHS (10)
WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 15, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20201
Secretary Kennedy:
I write with grave concern regarding the current nationwide outbreak of Cyclospora, prompting fear amongst my constituents as they shop for food for their families. More than 4,000 more PR
Stillaguamish Tribe Urges CFTC to Enforce Prohibition on Sports-Related Event Contracts to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Public Interest (10)
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
Yavapai-Apache Nation Opposes CFTC Rule Changes to Permit Sports Betting on Futures Markets (10)
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.
YAVAPAI-APACHE NATION
Executive Office
Chairman Buddy Rocha, Jr.
Vice-Chairman Charlie Baca, IV
2400 West Datsi Street, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Phone (928)567-1021 Fax (928)567-3994
April 30, 2026
Via https://comments.eftc.gov
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Tree Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washin more ST
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