West Virginia Advisory Committee Public Meeting Notice

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights published a notice announcing a public business meeting of the West Virginia Advisory Committee via Zoom on April 30, 2026, from 1:00-2:00 PM ET. The meeting is open to the public and will include an open comment period for oral and written comments on civil rights matters. Written comments must be submitted within 30 days following the meeting.

New Jersey Advisory Committee Virtual Meetings on Antisemitism and Civil Rights

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced three virtual public meetings of the New Jersey Advisory Committee via Zoom to discuss antisemitism and civil rights. The meetings are scheduled for April 13, April 30, and May 12, 2026. The notice provides registration links, call-in numbers, and information on how the public may attend and submit comments.

SEC v. Caroline Campbell - Insider Trading Cease-and-Desist

The SEC issued a cease-and-desist order against Caroline J. Campbell pursuant to Section 21C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Campbell, a documentary filmmaker at ImmunityBio, engaged in insider trading by selling 48,495 shares of ImmunityBio common stock on May 9-10, 2023 based on material nonpublic information about the FDA delaying approval of Anktiva. By selling in advance of the negative disclosure, Campbell avoided losses of $157,066.28.

Special Envoy Gor Hosts U.S.-Uzbekistan Business Investment Council

The U.S. Department of State's Office of the Spokesperson announced the inaugural Washington D.C. meeting of the U.S.-Uzbekistan Business Investment Council (BIC), co-chaired by Special Envoy Sergio Gor and Uzbekistan's Head of the Presidential Administration Ms. Saida Mirziyoyeva. The BIC will promote bilateral trade and investment and encourage long-term commercial partnerships between U.S. and Uzbek companies.

DHS Condemns Fairfax County DA Plea Deal for Alien Murderers

DHS issued a press release criticizing the Fairfax County District Attorney's Office for offering a plea deal to two illegal aliens convicted of murder. The defendants, Maldin Anibal Guzman-Videz and Luis Alonzo Sort-Portillo, were convicted of stabbing a man to death in Fairfax County in 2024. DHS urged Virginia officials not to release the defendants from custody.

Ferry Infrastructure Grant Program

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced $657 million in FTA ferry grants to modernize terminal infrastructure, launch new ferry routes, and fund new ferries. The funding aims to improve family-friendly travel options in both rural and urban communities, with applications due by May 11, 2026.

Rural and Tribal Transportation Infrastructure Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation Build America Bureau announced $54.2 million in Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program grants to 49 recipients (31 rural, 18 tribal) for transportation infrastructure pre-construction activities. Funds support bridge/road rehabilitation, port infrastructure, and multimodal development with no local match required. Examples include $2.35 million to City of Chevak, Alaska for marine barge facility design, and $1.96 million to Crow Tribe Reservation, Montana for tribal transportation facility development.

EU Cigarette Excise Tax Analysis - Ireland Highest at €10.71

The Tax Foundation published its annual analysis of EU cigarette excise taxes as of January 1, 2026. Ireland levies the highest excise duty at €10.71 ($12.58) per 20-cigarette pack, followed by France (€8.09) and the Netherlands (€7.77). Bulgaria has the lowest rate at €2.03. EU minimum rates require €1.80 excise per pack and at least 60% of weighted average retail price, but all Member States exceed these minimums.

British Council - Seneca Polytechnic IELTS Contract Award Notice

The British Council published a contract award notice for IELTS testing services with Seneca Polytechnic York Campus under the UK Procurement Act 2023. The two-year contract, valued at £72,193 including VAT, runs from 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028. This below-threshold procurement was conducted in Canada where services will be delivered.

Amtrak Federal Railroad Grant - National Network Cooperative Agreement

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced a funding opportunity making $1,138,375,964 available to Amtrak through a National Network Cooperative Agreement pursuant to the FY2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act. Funds cover Operating, Capital, and Debt Service expenses until January 31, 2029 or until expended. The application closing date is April 30, 2026.