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North Dakota Medicaid State Plan Amendment Approval

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved North Dakota's State Plan Amendment (SPA) 26-0008 on March 10, 2026. This amendment updates the designee responsible for State Plan submissions. The SPA was effective January 5, 2026.

Arizona Medicaid SPA AZ-25-0029 Updates Nursing Facility Rates

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Arizona State Plan Amendment AZ-25-0029, updating fee-for-service payment rates for nursing facility services. These updated rates are effective January 1, 2026.

Minnesota Medicaid SPA 25-0036: MAT Services Recovery Peers

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Minnesota's State Plan Amendment (SPA) 25-0036, effective October 1, 2025. This amendment removes the end date for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services and adds recovery peers and treatment coordinators as qualified providers.

EU AI Act Omnibus: New Compliance Deadlines and Deepfake Ban

Members of the European Parliament have reached a preliminary agreement on amendments to the EU AI Act, including extended compliance deadlines for high-risk systems and a ban on non-consensual deepfakes. The agreement aims to provide legal certainty and allow more time for technical standards and guidance development.

US House Committee Advances KIDS Act and Other Online Safety Bills

The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce advanced the KIDS Act, Sammy's Law, and the App Store Accountability Act to a full House vote. These bills aim to enhance children's online safety by addressing issues like dangerous content, age verification, and app store policies.

South Korea Overhauls PIPA with 10% Turnover Fines and CEO Accountability

South Korea has significantly amended its Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), introducing fines up to 10% of total turnover and assigning direct supervisory liability to CEOs. These changes, effective September 11, 2026, aim to strengthen deterrence and promote proactive data protection investment.

Maine Privacy Bill Advances, Oregon AI Chatbot Bill Clears Legislature

Maine's legislature has advanced a comprehensive privacy bill, the Maine Online Data Privacy Act, through both chambers. Oregon's Senate Bill 1546, an AI chatbot safety bill, has also cleared its state legislature and is heading to the governor. Both bills represent significant state-level regulatory developments.

McCarran-Ferguson Restoration Act Reaffirms State Insurance Regulation

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) supports the introduction of the McCarran-Ferguson Restoration Act, which would abolish the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) and reaffirm state-based insurance regulation. The act also aims to grant voting status to a state representative on the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC).

HHS Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published updated guidelines for federal workplace drug testing programs. The rule confirms that current authorized drug testing panels and required report nomenclature remain in effect.

IRS Proposed Regulations on Clean Fuel Production Credit

The IRS has issued proposed regulations concerning the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, which applies to clean transportation fuel produced domestically after December 31, 2024. These regulations address eligibility, emissions rates, and claim filing for domestic fuel producers and credit claimants.