Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan
Bay Mills Indian Community Urges CFTC to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Prohibit Sports Wagering on Regulated Exchanges
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.
BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY WEBSITE: BAYMILLS.ORG
"GNOOZHEKAANING" PLACE OF THE PIKE
BAY MILLS TRIBAL ADMINISTRATION PHONE: (906) 248-3241
12140 West Lakeshore Drive FAX: (906) 248-3283
Brimley, Michigan 49715
COMMENTS OF THE BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY ON COMMODITY FUTURES
TRADING COMMISSION ADVANCE NOTICE OF PROPOSED
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Calif. A.G. Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Shield Federal Attorneys from Accountability
SACRAMENTO, California, July 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Shield Federal Attorneys from Accountability
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in supporting the District of Columbia's motion to dismiss a Trump Administration lawsuit seeking to enjoin D.C. bar disciplinary proceedings against former Acting Assistant Attorn
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CFTC Urged to Enforce Ban on Sports-Related Event Contracts to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Prevent Unlawful Gaming
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 Eve
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CFTC Urged to Regulate Prediction Markets to Protect Young Adults From Predatory Gambling Practices
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 commen
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Crypto Council for Innovation Urges CFTC to Embrace Blockchain and Uphold Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Prediction Markets
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
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
RE: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Event Contracts and Prediction Markets
I. Overview
The Crypto Council for I
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Energy price shocks slow state economies; spur energy efficiency investments
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Energy price shocks slow state economies; spur energy efficiency investments
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Rising energy prices in the U.S. reduce the economic output of states, but they also set in motion investments in more efficient equipment and technologies that partially offset those output losses over time, according to a new study by researchers at Penn State.
"At a time when rising e
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ILL. A.G. RAOUL WINS RULING TO PROTECT BILLIONS IN CRITICAL FEDERAL FUNDING
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WINS RULING TO PROTECT BILLIONS IN CRITICAL FEDERAL FUNDING
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Judge Rules Trump Administration Cannot Subvert Will of Congress Through Obscure Regulation
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 24 states won a key ruling today declaring the Trump administration illegally misused its regulatory authority to unlawfully pull billions of dollars
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Mich. AG Nessel Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects
LANSING, Michigan, July 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit (PDF) against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country. Federal law re
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N.C. A.G. Jackson Reaches $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 17 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy
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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 com
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North Fork Rancheria Urges CFTC to Enforce Prohibition on Unlawful Sports-Related Event Contracts Impacting Tribal Sovereignty and Public Interest
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
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Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Urges CFTC to Enforce Ban on Illegal Sports Betting in Prediction Markets and Protect Tribal Sovereignty
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 29, 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 Eve
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Oneida Nation Urges CFTC to Enforce Existing Laws to Halt Unlawful Sports Betting on Tribal Lands and Protect Tribal Sovereignty
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 Eve
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Ore. A.G. Rayfield Wins Ruling Protecting Billions in Critical Federal Funding
SALEM, Oregon, July 17 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Wins Ruling Protecting Billions in Critical Federal Funding
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a key district court ruling today - declaring that the Trump Administration broke the law when it terminated billions of dollars in future federal grants that Congress had already set aside for states. The cuts would hit programs across the country that fight viol
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Pueblo of Acoma Urges CFTC to Prohibit Unlawful Sports Betting on Prediction Markets to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Public Interest
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
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Sanford USD Medical Center recognized with 5-star rating
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford USD Medical Center recognized with 5-star rating
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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 everyt
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Shark Conservation & Management in the U.S. Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48951) on July 15, 2026, entitled "Shark Conservation and Management in the U.S.:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 3)
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Selected Legislation Related to Shark Conservation and Management in the 119th Congress
In recent decades, Congress has considered legislative proposals with specific references to shark conservation and management, such as those focused on shark-finning practices and intern
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Tribal Advocacy Group Urges CFTC to Enforce Ban on Sports-Related Gaming Contracts in Prediction Markets
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
Rulem
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Whitties Earned Dozens of Noteworthy Fellowships & Grants This Year
WALLA WALLA, Washington, July 17 -- Whitman College posted the following news:
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Whitties Earned Dozens of Noteworthy Fellowships & Grants This Year
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Whitman Stories Whitman Stories
This year, Whitman College students and alumni were awarded more than 45 competitive grants, fellowships and scholarships to support advanced research, international and graduate study, community-based initiatives, and career exploration in the United States and globally. They join more than 500 fellow Whi
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