Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Rule Changes Incorporating Act 233 of 2025
The Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing Motor Vehicle Commission has proposed amendments to its Administrative Rules to incorporate changes from Act 233 of 2025. The commission is accepting public written comments from April 3, 2026 through May 4, 2026. A detailed summary of the proposed changes is available on the Board's website.
Motor Vehicle Dealer Facility Requirements Markup
The Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission proposes amendments to 23 CAR § 410 establishing facility requirements for motor vehicle dealers. The proposed rules cover building specifications (permanent structure, minimum 120 sq. ft. display and service areas), signage, hours of operation, and office standards. Separate provisions address branch location restrictions and modified requirements for ATV and low-speed vehicle dealers.
Arkansas ATV, LSV dealer rules proposed amendments
Arkansas ATV, LSV dealer rules proposed amendments
DOJ Settlement with Georgia Professional Licensing Boards for SCRA Violations
The DOJ and three Georgia U.S. Attorneys' Offices reached a $3 million settlement with 42 Georgia state licensing boards for alleged violations of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). The settlement resolves allegations that the boards improperly denied or delayed recognition of out-of-state professional licenses held by servicemembers and military spouses stationed in Georgia.
Dig Safely Month Declaration - Colorado 811 40th Anniversary
Governor Jared Polis declared April 2026 as 'Dig Safely Month' in Colorado to mark the 40th anniversary of Colorado 811, the state's One-Call Notification System. The Underground Damage Prevention Safety Commission within CDLE's Division of Oil and Public Safety oversees damage prevention and announced the Damage Prevention Fund reached over $336,626 in 2025. A second round of grants totaling $20,000 is available for safe digging education initiatives, with applications due April 24, 2026.
Dr. King Career Fair, 150 employers, 4,000 jobs
Dr. King Career Fair, 150 employers, 4,000 jobs
ERISA Fiduciary Duties and Alternative Assets Investment Rule
The Department of Labor's EBSA published a proposed rule (RIN 1210-AC38) clarifying fiduciary duty of prudence under ERISA for selecting designated investment alternatives in participant-directed individual account plans, including asset allocation funds with alternative assets. The proposal provides a safe harbor to alleviate regulatory burdens and litigation risk, implementing Executive Order 14330. Public comments are due June 1, 2026.
Asbestos Shipyards Standard Information Collection Request
DOL-OSHA is submitting an Information Collection Request (ICR) for the Asbestos in Shipyards Standard (OMB Control No. 1218-0195) to OMB for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The standard requires shipyard employers to train workers on asbestos hazards, monitor exposure, provide medical surveillance, and maintain records. Public comments are requested by April 29, 2026.
Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives
The Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) published a proposed rule (RIN 1210-AC38) clarifying fiduciary prudence duties under ERISA for selecting designated investment alternatives in participant-directed individual account plans, including asset allocation funds containing alternative assets. The proposal implements Executive Order 14330 and provides a safe harbor for plan fiduciaries. The 62-day comment period closes June 1, 2026.
$1M Apprenticeship Grants for Texas Healthcare Workforce
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) announced $1 million in apprenticeship grant funding to support healthcare workforce development in Texas. Through this partnership, $500,000 will be available in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support the creation or expansion of healthcare apprenticeship programs under the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Program.
Kroger Sued for Disability Discrimination After Stripping Employee's Accommodation
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against The Kroger Co. alleging the grocery retailer violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by terminating an employee with neuropathy after removing her previously-approved workplace accommodation. The EEOC seeks back pay, compensatory damages, and punitive damages for the terminated employee.
EEOC v. Cogar Group - Religious Discrimination
The EEOC has filed a lawsuit against Cogar Group alleging religious discrimination. The complaint claims the company forced a Baptist deacon to resign from his security position due to his religious beliefs. This enforcement action seeks to enforce federal employment discrimination laws protecting workers from religious-based adverse employment actions.
EEOC v. Ascend Wellness Holdings - Sexual Harassment
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Ascend Wellness Holdings, a cannabis company, related to incidents at the company's Collinsville facility. The EEOC alleges violations of federal civil rights laws protecting employees from workplace sexual harassment.