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Medicare and Medicaid CY 2026 Payment Policies Correction

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a correction to the Calendar Year 2026 payment policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and other changes to Part B payment and coverage policies. This correction addresses specific aspects of the previously published rule concerning Medicare and Medicaid programs.

CBO Testimony on Budget and Economic Outlook 2026-2036

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released testimony on the budget and economic outlook for 2026-2036. CBO Director Phillip Swagel presented the agency's analysis to the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth.

William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program Correction

The Education Department has issued a correction to a previously published rule concerning the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. This correction is scheduled for publication in the Federal Register on March 13, 2026.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Federal Student Aid User Experience Research

The Department of Education has published a notice regarding agency information collection activities, specifically for Federal Student Aid user experience design research. This notice is part of the standard process for proposals, submissions, and approvals of information collection requests.

Education Department: Student Assistance Cash Management Proposal

The Department of Education has published a notice regarding proposed changes to agency information collection activities related to Student Assistance General Provisions - Subpart K - Cash Management. This notice is currently unpublished and scheduled for official publication on March 13, 2026.

Merchant Shipping Order Increases Borrowing Limit to £166 Million

The UK Secretary of State for Transport, with Treasury approval, has issued the Merchant Shipping (General Lighthouse Authorities) (Increase of Borrowing Limit) Order 2026. This order increases the aggregate borrowing limit for general lighthouse authorities from £133 million to £166 million, effective March 31, 2026.

Appointment of Chief Inspector of Education in Scotland

The UK Government has issued the His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education in Scotland (Appointment) Order 2026. This statutory instrument officially appoints Ruth Anne Binks as His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education in Scotland, effective March 30, 2026.

Vulnerable Witnesses Act 2019 Commencement Regulations for Scotland

The Scottish Ministers have issued regulations to bring into force Section 1 of the Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Act 2019. These regulations specify the commencement date and transitional provisions for child witnesses giving evidence in sheriff court proceedings.

Wales Regulations Remove Edited Register Requirements for Local Electors

The Welsh Ministers have issued regulations removing the requirement to prepare and supply edited registers of local government electors in Wales. These regulations, effective October 1, 2026, amend existing legislation to align with new electoral registration processes in Wales.

Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024 Commencement Order 2026

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024 (Commencement No. 3) Order 2026, bringing sections 3 and 4 of the Act into force on October 1, 2026. These sections relate to the duty to register local government electors.