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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Iowa Newsletter for 2026-07-20 ( 15 items )  
American Water Works Association: EPA Urged to Expedite Finalization of Rule Extending Compliance Deadline for PFOA and PFOS Standards (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. July 16, 2026 Jennifer McLain Director Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460 SUBMITTED ELECTRONIALLY RE: Extending the Compliance Deadline for the PFOA and PFOS Maximum Contaminants Levels (Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OW-2025-1742) Dear Dr. McLain, The American Water Works Association (AWWA more ST

Backpack Exchange Urges CFTC to Adopt Principles-Based Regulation for Blockchain Prediction Markets Addressing Market Integrity and Risk Management (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. 2 Embarcadero Ctr. #08-133 San Francisco, CA 94111 April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20581 Re: Response to Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Request for Comment on Prediction Markets Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick: Backpack Exchange ("Backpack more ST

Briar Cliff University Names Hanson Chief Operating Officer (10)
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, July 16 -- Briar Cliff University issued the following news: * * * Briar Cliff University Names Hanson Chief Operating Officer Briar Cliff University has named Dr. Cyndi Hanson as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. In this role, Hanson will provide leadership and oversight for Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities, and the University Safety Committee, along with Briar Cliff's dining and catering partnership with Aramark. "Cyndi's institutional knowledge, leadership experience, and deep commitme more PR

Cardinal Newman Society Issues Commentary: Supreme Court Protects Female Athletes in 27 States, But Gender Ideology Plays On (10)
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, July 13 -- The Cardinal Newman Society, a Catholic organization for religious and educational purposes, issued the following commentary by President, CEO and founder Patrick Reilly: * * * Supreme Court Protects Female Athletes in 27 States, But Gender Ideology Plays On On June 30, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled in West Virginia v. B. P. J. and Little v. Hecox that states may limit participation in female sports to female students. It's a step in the right direction, especially for Catholic families and educators, and Jus more PR

Clinical Social Worker Urges CFTC to Revoke Kalshi Designation Citing Youth Gambling Addiction and Public Health Concerns (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. Public Comment: RIN 3038-AF65 Submitted to: Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission, CFTC Date: 04/30/2026 I am a parent. I am also a licensed clinical social worker who has spent the last eleven years treating adolescents and young adults for behavioral addiction, including gambling disorder. I am not a lawyer, a lobbyist, or a financial professional. I a more ST

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

ICYMI: Iowa Hit With Record Layoffs (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 16 -- The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Iowa Hit With Record Layoffs Iowa employers laid off 656 workers in June, the highest monthly loss since June 2025 - Iowa's economy continues to crumble under a decade of one-party rule, as a slew of companies announced far-reaching layoffs this June. Whirlpool Corp., the Iowa Department of Management, Plastic Products Co., BrandFX, and Wells Fargo are all closing plants or firing workers, leaving hundreds of Iowa families behind in the more PR

Iowa Democrats Raise Over $1,600 for Des Moines Flood Victims (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 14 -- The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Iowa Democrats Raise Over $1,600 for Des Moines Flood Victims During the 2026 Liberty and Justice Celebration on Sunday, the Iowa Democratic Party raised $1,625 that will be distributed to local flood victims via IMPACT Community Action Partnership. Heavy rain in late June and early July caused flood damage to several residences near Fourmile Creek and around the Des Moines Metro area. "Thanks to generous donors who know the importance of sti 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

Morningside University's Dr. Kelly Chaney Named 2026 NetVUE Grant Recipient for Vocational Exploration (10)
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, July 13 -- Morningside University issued the following news: * * * Morningside University's Dr. Kelly Chaney Named 2026 NetVUE Grant Recipient for Vocational Exploration Dr. Kelly Chaney, dean of the Sharon Walker School of Education at Morningside University, has been named a 2026 recipient of a NetVUE Grant to Individuals for Vocational Exploration. The award recognizes Chaney's work helping students discover purpose and calling through their education. The grant is administered by the Council of Independent Colleges (C more PR

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

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