Batavia Gets $10M DRI; Victor and Irondequoit $4.5M NY Forward
Governor Hochul announced $19 million in state funding for three Finger Lakes localities: the City of Batavia receives $10 million as the Round 9 Downtown Revitalization Initiative winner, while the Village of Victor and Town of Irondequoit each receive $4.5 million as Round 4 NY Forward winners. Recipients must be certified under the Governor's Pro-Housing Communities Program to access these and other discretionary state funding programs. The announcement is part of a $200 million state commitment across 10 economic development regions for Round 9 DRI and Round 4 NY Forward.
Board Meeting, May 15, Austin TX, 9am
The Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board announced a scheduled board meeting for May 15, 2026 at 9:00 am at the Stephen F. Austin Building in Austin, TX. The meeting is open to the public and meeting materials will be published as they become available. Minutes will be published upon approval.
TALCB Executive Committee Meeting, April 23rd
The Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board Executive Committee will hold a meeting via teleconference on April 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM Central Time. The meeting agenda and materials will be published on the TALCB website as they become available, and meeting minutes will be posted following approval.
TALCB Budget Finance Committee Meeting, 23rd Apr
The Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB) published a notice of its Budget & Finance Committee meeting scheduled for April 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM via teleconference. The agenda and meeting materials will be made available under 'Meeting Materials' on the TALCB website prior to the meeting. Minutes will be published following approval after the meeting.
Comprehensive Directory of Florida Professional Licensing Boards
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation maintains a comprehensive online directory listing over 30 professional licensing boards and commissions, including the Real Estate Appraisal Board, Real Estate Commission, Certified Public Accounting, and numerous other occupational licensing authorities. The directory provides navigational links to individual board pages but creates no new compliance obligations, deadlines, or regulatory requirements.
Florida Veterans Military Fee Waiver Program
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation administers two fee waiver programs for military veterans, active duty personnel, and their spouses seeking professional licensure. Under HB 7015 (effective July 1, 2014), the Department may waive initial licensing, application, and unlicensed activity fees for veterans and their spouses at the time of discharge. Under HB 615 (effective July 1, 2017), the Department may waive initial licensing fees for currently serving or formerly serving military members and their spouses. The application must be submitted within 60 months of honorable discharge.
CSLB Industry Bulletins on Contractor Laws and Licensing
The California Contractors State License Board published its industry bulletins index page, listing five recent bulletins covering new contractor laws for 2026, the updated license law reference book, a new muralist license exemption, treated wood waste resources, and expanded reciprocity for general contractors. The page serves as a navigation hub for contractors to access regulatory guidance and compliance information issued by CSLB.
CSLB News Releases: Enforcement Actions Against Unlicensed Contractors (2025)
The California Contractors State License Board published six news releases in 2025 covering sting operations targeting unlicensed contractors and an advisory urging homeowners to hire licensed contractors after Southern California wildfires. Sting operations in Bakersfield, Visalia, and Walnut Creek resulted in multiple citations and arrests. CSLB also announced participation in a multi-agency effort to combat unlicensed contracting statewide.
HUD Removes Shelter Plus Care and Supportive Housing Program Regulations
HUD has published a final rule removing regulations for the Shelter Plus Care Program (24 CFR part 582) and Supportive Housing Program (24 CFR part 583) from the Code of Federal Regulations, effective May 20, 2026. These programs were consolidated into the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program following the HEARTH Act of 2009. The rule also makes a conforming amendment to 24 CFR 578.33(d)(1) to remove cross-references to the removed parts.