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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Iowa Newsletter for 2026-07-19 ( 11 items )  
CFTC Urged to Prohibit Prediction Markets Speculating on Bank Failures to Protect Financial Stability (10)
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- 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 Via Electronic Submission Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodities Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20581 RE: Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65 Dear Secretary Kirkpatrick: The Independent Community Bankers of America ("ICBA")1 appreciates the opportunity to comment on the C more ST

CFTC Urged to Regulate Prediction Markets to Protect Young Adults From Predatory Gambling Practices (10)
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. April 28, 2026 Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 RE: Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Prediction Markets," RIN 3038-AF65 Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick: We are submitting these comments on behalf of our more than 6000 members of Stop more ST

Mo. Gov. Kehoe Announces Three Gubernatorial Appointments (10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 17 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Three Gubernatorial Appointments * Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced three gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions. Patrick Brown, of St. Louis, was appointed to the Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District. Mr. Brown is the director of community relations and chief of staff to the chairman of Ameren Missouri. He has previously serve more PR

N.C. A.G. Jackson Reaches $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 17 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy * Friday, July 17, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson reached a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the drugmaker was involved in a vast web of communications that involved competing industry executives, sales representatives, more PR

North Fork Rancheria Urges CFTC to Enforce Prohibition on Unlawful Sports-Related Event Contracts Impacting Tribal Sovereignty and Public Interest (10)
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. NORTH FORK RANCIIERIA OF MONO INDIANS OF CALIFORNIA TRIBAL COUNCIL OFFICE 33521 Koso Nobe Rd P.O. Box 929 North Fork, CA 93643-0929 (559)877-2484 nfrancheria@nfr-nsn.gov April 30, 2026 Delivered via portal at https://comments.cftc.gov RE: North Fork Rancheria's Comments on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) Dear Chairme more ST

Oneida Nation Urges CFTC to Enforce Existing Laws to Halt Unlawful Sports Betting on Tribal Lands and Protect Tribal Sovereignty (10)
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- 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 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) - Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Event Contracts 91 Fed. Reg. 12,516 (Mar. 16, 2026)  more ST

Pueblo of Acoma Urges CFTC to Prohibit Unlawful Sports Betting 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. PUEBLO OF ACOMA Charles P. Riley, Governor Davy D. Malls, 1st Lt. Governor Augustine Seymour, Jr., 2nd Lt. Governor Steven Concho, Tribal Secretary OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Norman F. Torivio, Tribal Interpreter 25 PINSBAARI DRIVE ACOMA, NM 87034 PO BOX 309 ACOMA, NM 87034 PHONE: 505-552-6604 FAX 505-552-7204 April 27, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of t more ST

Q&A: Can a misunderstood tech benefit farmers' bottom lines and the environment? (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Can a misunderstood tech benefit farmers' bottom lines and the environment? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -An advanced technology that could benefit farmers' bottom line and help answer the rising demand for domestic energy production borrows a key ingredient from a centuries-old practice of burning dried manure to warm homes where trees were sparse or expensive: animal waste. According to Christine Costello, associate professor of agricul more PR

Sanford USD Medical Center recognized with 5-star rating (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford USD Medical Center recognized with 5-star rating * This designation places Sanford USD Medical Center among a select group of hospitals nationwide meeting and exceeding high quality healthcare standards. "I am honored to have the opportunity to lead this extraordinary team of caregivers who continue to prioritize quality performance and a culture of safety in everything they do," said Andy Munce, president and CEO  more PR

Tribal Advocacy Group Urges CFTC to Enforce Ban on Sports-Related Gaming Contracts in Prediction Markets (10)
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CROWELL LAW OFFICES Tribal Advocacy Group 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 Regulations.Gov Re: Prediction Markets- Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Event Contracts 91 Fed. Reg. 12,516 (Mar. more ST

Winnebago Tribe Opposes CFTC Proposal to Authorize Sports-Event Contracts as Federally Regulated Derivatives (10)
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Before the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Re: Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65 Comments in Response to Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on March 26, 2026, in the Federal Register, Vol. 91, No. 50, p. 12516 Offered by Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska To the Commission: The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska ("Tribe") submits these comments in response to th more ST