United States

People Movers LLC Permit HG067550 Rescinded

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has rescinded the cancellation of permit HG067550 for People Movers LLC. This permit authorizes household goods and general commodities transportation services within the state of Washington. The effective date for this rescission is March 4, 2026.

Rescinding Cancellation of Permit THG071699 for Magic Moving

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has rescinded the cancellation of Magic Moving and Delivery Services Inc.'s permit THG071699. The permit was reinstated after proof of cargo insurance was filed, allowing the company to resume operations.

State AGs Oppose Federal Rule Restricting Healthcare Student Loans

A coalition of 24 state Attorneys General, led by AG Phil Weiser, submitted a comment letter opposing a proposed U.S. Department of Education rule. The rule would significantly restrict federal student loan access for graduate students in critical health professions, which the AGs argue contradicts congressional intent and exacerbates healthcare shortages.

Colorado v. EPA - Regional Haze Plan Challenge

Colorado, supported by 21 other states, has sued the EPA challenging the agency's disapproval of its regional haze plan. The EPA rejected the plan, which included coal plant retirement dates, citing concerns about uncompensated takings and insufficient assurances of implementation.

Raytheon Awarded $183M Contract for Patriot Program Hardware

The US Army awarded Raytheon Co. a $183.7 million contract for Patriot Program hardware and services for the United Arab Emirates. Another contract was awarded to GM Defense LLC for Infantry Squad Vehicles. These awards were part of the contract announcements for March 4, 2026.

Navy Awards Training Systems and Combatant Support Contracts

The U.S. Navy has awarded multiple contract modifications and new contracts totaling over $300 million for various defense systems and training programs. These awards include modifications for E-130J training systems, support for Navy surface combatants, parachute systems, and Littoral Combat Ship engineering services.

US Air Force Awards C-130J Maintenance and Training Contract

The US Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.9 billion contract for C-130J Maintenance and Training System (JMATS) IV. Several other contracts were also awarded for aircraft systems and maintenance, totaling over $100 million.

Elite PPE Awarded $763M Contract for Physical Fitness Gear

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Elite PPE LLC a maximum $763,082,470 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for physical fitness gear. This is one of several contract awards announced by the agency, with others including fresh produce and vehicle support assemblies.

Defense Logistics Agency and Navy Contract Awards

The Defense Logistics Agency and the Navy have announced several contract awards. Red One Medical Devices LLC received a contract valued at up to $207,833,573 for medical products. The Navy awarded a modification valued at $179,900,000 to The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory for guidance system repair.

FAR Companion Version 2.0 Released

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council has released Version 2.0 of the FAR Companion Guide as part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Initiative. This update includes initial releases for numerous FAR parts and revisions to existing content, incorporating inflation adjustments and clarifications on procurement practices.