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Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grant Applications Open

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program Grants. This program aims to strengthen community collaborations to prevent and reduce substance use among youth. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, and educational institutions that have previously received DFC grants or experienced a funding lapse.

Organic Agriculture Research Initiative Grants

The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) Planning Projects grant opportunity. The initiative aims to fund projects enhancing organic producers' ability to grow and market high-quality organic products, with awards ranging from $5,000 to $50,000.

Organic Agriculture Research Initiative Grant Opportunity

The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) grant opportunity. Awards range from $5,000 to $75,000, with a total program funding of $450,000 expected for approximately six awards. The application deadline is May 14, 2026.

Texas Workforce Commission Wins National Reemployment Award

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) received the 2025 Full Employment Award from the American Institute for Full Employment for its Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program. The award recognizes TWC's innovative use of AI-powered job readiness tools and personalized coaching to help unemployment insurance claimants return to work faster.

DOJ Appoints 42 New Immigration Judges

The Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced the appointment of 42 new immigration judges across 16 states. These appointments are part of an effort to reduce the immigration court backlog, which has seen over 380,000 cases resolved since January 20, 2025.

Pension Fraud Alert: Impersonation Scams Rise

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has issued a fraud alert urging the UK pensions industry to enhance security measures against impersonation scams. Analysis shows a rise in fraud targeting pension savers, with approximately £500,000 lost and £2.5 million at risk between 2021 and 2025.

CPUC Consumer Services Supervisor Profile: Heather Dunham

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) published a profile of Heather Dunham, Consumer Services Supervisor in Los Angeles. The article highlights her role in managing consumer complaints regarding utility services and her efforts in staff training and de-escalation.

Apollo Funds and Lecta Concentration Case - Simplified Procedure

The European Commission has published a prior notification for a concentration involving Apollo Funds and Lecta (Case M.12333). This case is a candidate for the simplified procedure, indicating a potentially straightforward review process for the merger.

Prior Notification of Concentration Case M.12322

The European Commission has published a prior notification of a concentration case (M.12322) involving NEUBERGER, ARES, ONEX, FOUNDER, and RYAN. This case is a candidate for the simplified procedure, indicating a potentially straightforward review process.

Merger M.12322: Acquisition of joint control over Ryan

The European Commission has published a notice regarding Merger M.12322, concerning the proposed acquisition of joint control over Ryan, LLC by funds managed by NB Alternatives Advisers LLC, Onex Corporation, and Ares Management Corporation. This transaction involves the acquisition of joint control over a tax services and software provider.