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Louisiana SNAP Waiver Restricts Sugary Drinks and Candy

The Louisiana Department of Health has implemented a SNAP waiver, effective February 18, 2026, that removes sugary drinks and candy from the list of eligible purchases. This waiver, approved by the USDA, aims to promote healthier food choices among SNAP beneficiaries and reduce diet-related health issues.

Maryland Food Licensing Streamlined for Farms

Maryland has introduced new legislation to streamline food licensing for farms, allowing for expanded on-farm food service operations. This initiative aims to strengthen the state's agricultural economy by providing a clearer, more scalable regulatory framework for farmers.

Delaware Senate Bill 1 for Primary Care Reform Unveiled

Delaware leaders have introduced Senate Bill 1, aiming to reform primary care and improve healthcare affordability. The bill proposes significant changes to the primary care landscape within the state. Further details on specific provisions and implementation timelines are expected.

State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs Correction

The Administration on Aging (AOA) has published a correction to a final rule concerning State Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs. This document addresses minor technical and typographical errors identified in the original rule published on February 11, 2015. The corrections are effective December 19, 2016.

ACA Benefit Parameters and Basic Health Program Correction Proposed Rule

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing a correction to a proposed rule concerning the Affordable Care Act (ACA) benefit parameters and the Basic Health Program. This correction addresses technical errors, specifically the omission of column headings in several tables within the original proposed rule published on February 11, 2026.

NIH Delays Effective Date for Privacy Act Rule

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has delayed the effective date of a final rule concerning a new Privacy Act system of records. The rule, originally set to take effect on February 18, 2025, is now delayed until March 21, 2025, in accordance with a presidential memorandum.

NIH Delays Effective Date for Privacy Act Exemptions

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has further delayed the effective date for a final rule concerning Privacy Act exemptions for its police records. The effective date is now May 5, 2025, extended from the previously scheduled March 21, 2025.

NIH Amends Clinical Trials Registration and Results Submission Rule

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a final rule making a technical amendment to its clinical trials registration and results submission regulation. This amendment updates the URL for accessing information on formatting and submission procedures from the old prsinfo.clinicaltrials.gov to the new clinicaltrials.gov website. The change is effective December 9, 2024.

NIH Terminates Minority Biomedical Research Support Program

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is repealing the regulation for the Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) program. This action is effective September 25, 2025, and aligns with recent Supreme Court decisions and executive orders concerning discrimination and DEI programs.

NIH Privacy Act Implementation Final Rule

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has published a final rule implementing exemptions for a new Privacy Act system of records, 'NIH Police Records.' This rule exempts certain law enforcement investigatory materials from specific Privacy Act requirements to protect ongoing investigations and sources.