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GAO Report: Indian Affairs Workforce Capacity Strained by IRA Funding

A GAO report found that the Department of the Interior's Indian Affairs regional offices experienced strained workforce capacity due to increased demands from Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding. The report highlights that while overtime and contractors were used, more sustainable solutions like streamlining administrative requirements were not pursued, impacting both the workforce and Tribes.

Presidential Proclamation: George Washington's Birthday, 2026

The President has issued a proclamation honoring George Washington's Birthday in 2026. The proclamation celebrates his contributions to American independence, liberty, and the rule of law, particularly in the context of the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary.

Presidential Message on Lunar New Year

The White House issued a Presidential Message extending Lunar New Year wishes to people of Asian heritage in the United States and globally. The message celebrates the holiday, acknowledges community contributions, and wishes recipients a year of health and happiness.

Presidential Message on Ramadan

The White House issued a Presidential message on February 17, 2026, celebrating Ramadan. The message highlights the spiritual significance of the holiday, emphasizes the importance of freedom of religion in the United States, and extends best wishes to those observing the occasion.

Competition Bureau Guidance on Promotional Contest Transparency

The Competition Bureau of Canada has issued guidance reminding businesses and influencers that promotional contests must provide honest and transparent information to consumers. Key details such as prize value, regional allocation, purchase requirements, and winner selection methods must be clearly disclosed.

New York Disaster Emergency Declaration Extended

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has extended the state disaster emergency declared due to extreme temperatures and winter storms. The extension allows state and local governments to bypass standard procurement policies for essential supplies and services until March 19, 2026.

Executive Order Extending Disaster Emergency for Healthcare Staffing Shortages

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has extended a disaster emergency declaration for New York County due to ongoing healthcare staffing shortages caused by a nursing strike. The order continues previous emergency measures through February 24, 2026, aiming to ensure continuity of care and patient safety.

Ofcom and Police Partner to Tackle Online Football Abuse

Ofcom and the UK Football Police Unit have partnered to tackle online abuse in English football. This new working group will share intelligence to inform preventative and investigatory actions, including Ofcom's policy work under the Online Safety Act.

EU Official Journal L Series Daily View

The European Union's Official Journal L series for February 17, 2026, has been published, featuring new regulations, delegated regulations, implementing regulations, and decisions. These include updates on food additives, marketing standards for poultrymeat, classification of goods, and biocidal product approvals.

EU Seeks Experts for Frontier AI Forum

The European Commission's AI Office is seeking experts for a new Forum on Frontier AI, part of the European Frontier AI Initiative. Interested parties, including AI developers, investors, and industrial actors, can express their interest via an application form until March 12, 2026.