Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Massachusetts
15 Charter Public School Educators Honored at the 2026 Latino Educators Shine Awards
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 14 -- The Massachusetts Charter Public School Association issued the following news:
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15 Charter Public School Educators Honored at the 2026 Latino Educators Shine Awards
Fifteen educators from Massachusetts charter public schools were recognized at the 2026 Latino Educators Shine Awards in June, hosted by Latinos for Education. The annual awards celebrate Latino educators whose leadership, innovation, and commitment are making a meaningful difference for stud
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AG Nessel Calls on Federal Regulators to Deny Banking Charters for High-Risk or Predatory Financial Technology Companies
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 fin
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American Water Works Association: EPA Urged to Expedite Finalization of Rule Extending Compliance Deadline for PFOA and PFOS Standards
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. M
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Boston University College of Communication Jumps in Prestigious Global Advertising Group's Annual Rankings for Student Work
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 14 -- The Boston University College of Communication issued the following news:
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COM jumps in prestigious global advertising group's annual rankings for student work
Boston University's College of Communication rose 13 spots to No. 9 in an annual ranking of undergraduate advertising programs in North America by The One Club for Creativity, one of the top international professional associations in the field.
The list is based on Young Ones Student Awards, whic
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CMS Urged to Modernize Essential Health Benefits to Include Coverage for Anti-Obesity Medications
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
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-9847-NC
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: Request for Information: Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Standard. CMS-9874-NC
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Colorado River Indian Tribes Demand CFTC Enforce Ban on Unlawful Sports Betting in Prediction Markets
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,
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Dragonfly Urges Commodity Futures Trading Commission to Adopt Targeted Framework for Prediction Markets and Reject Overbroad Restrictions
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
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Enterprise Rancheria Urges CFTC to Enforce Prohibition on Unlawful Sports-Related Event Contracts in Prediction Markets
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
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Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Urges CFTC To Enforce Ban On Unlawful Sports Betting Contracts Threatening Tribal Sovereignty
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 resp
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Informa TechTarget, Sherpa Group Join Forces to Launch 'Partner Demand Assurance'
NEWTON, Massachusetts, July 14 -- TechTarget, a provider of data-driven marketing services to business-to-business technology vendors, issued the following news release with Sherpa Group:
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Informa TechTarget and The Sherpa Group Join Forces to Launch 'Partner Demand Assurance'
New partner engagement and enablement solution is designed to boost B2B partner campaign transparency, accountability and outcomes
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Informa TechTarget (Nasdaq: TTGT), an indispensable partner for B2B intelligenc
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Markey Calls for Comprehensive Plan to Combat Health, Environmental, Economic Effects of Wildfires
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Markey Calls for Comprehensive Plan to Combat Health, Environmental, Economic Effects of Wildfires
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Letter Text (PDF)
Boston (July 18, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, today sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Doug Burgum, urging the
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Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Urges CFTC to Enforce Ban on Unlawful Sports Betting in Prediction Markets
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
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Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Urges CFTC to Uphold Sovereignty and Ban Sports-Related Event Contracts on Prediction Markets
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 P
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Money Magazine Gives UVA 5 Stars, Again
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 13 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news:
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Money Magazine gives UVA 5 stars, again
Money Magazine has given the University of Virginia a five-star rating, its highest score, in its new "Best Colleges Ranking."
"Known as a 'public Ivy,' the University of Virginia offers in-state students a top-notch education at a reasonable price," the news outlet wrote. "The icing on the cake? UVA is the only U.S. college where students hang out and stu
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Morongo Band of Mission Indians Urges CFTC to Prohibit Illegal Sports-Related Event Contracts 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.
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 E
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Professional Athletes Players Association Urge CFTC to Implement Safety and Privacy Protections in Prediction Market Regulations
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.
The Honorable Michael Selig
Chairman
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st NW
Washington, DC 20581
April 30, 2026
RE: Public Comment to Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65)
Dear Chairman Selig,
We are the unions that represent the athlet
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Record 22 University of Delaware Students, Alumni Earn Prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
DOVER, Delaware, July 15 -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news:
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Launching research careers
A record 22 UD students, alumni earn prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellows Program's (GRFP) 2026 Class of Fellows includes 22 University of Delaware students and alumni -- a record number of recipients for a single year.
UD's previous record-high was 19, in 2022. Since 2
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Robinhood Derivatives Urges CFTC for Clear Rules and Harmonized Customer Protections in Prediction Markets Regulation
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.
Docusign Envelope ID: 7D1ED007-20D2-475C-9283-CBB61F7E6033
250 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
robinhood.com
April 30, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washing
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Sens. Markey, Warren Issue Letter to ICE
WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, and Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 16, 2026
David Wesling
Boston Acting Field Office Director
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Enforcement and Removal Operations
Boston Field Office
1000 District Avenue
Burlington, MA 01803
Dear Acting Director Wesling:
We are profoundly alarmed
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Stillaguamish Tribe Urges CFTC to Enforce Prohibition on Sports-Related Event Contracts 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.
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
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UMass Dartmouth Appoints Judite Vamvakides Vice Chancellor for Advancement
DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, July 15 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news:
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UMass Dartmouth appoints Judite Vamvakides vice chancellor for advancement
Experienced higher education fundraising leader to oversee university advancement, alumni engagement, and philanthropic strategy
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UMass Dartmouth has appointed Judite C. Vamvakides as vice chancellor for advancement, effective September 8, 2026.
Vamvakides brings more than two decades of experience
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UMass Dartmouth Receives $1.1M State Grant to Expand Geothermal Energy System
DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, July 16 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news:
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UMass Dartmouth receives $1.1M state grant to expand geothermal energy system
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources funding will expand geothermal system to additional campus buildings
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The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth has received a $1.1 million grant from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources to expand the geothermal energy system installed as
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Woodwell Climate Research Center: Wildfire's Natural Balancing Mechanism is Breaking Down
FALMOUTH, Massachusetts, July 19 (TNSjou) -- Woodwell Climate Research Center, formerly the Woods Hole Research Center, issued the following news:
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Wildfire's natural balancing mechanism is breaking down
In Canada's boreal forests, climate change is impacting feedback loops that once regulated temperature rise
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In 2023, Canada experienced its worst wildfire season to date. Fires raged across all 13 provinces and territories, breaking national records for burned area and carbon emissio
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