Arkansas Nursing Board Disciplinary Actions - January 2026

The Arkansas State Board of Nursing has published its disciplinary actions for January 2026. The list includes various actions such as probation, letters of reprimand, suspension, voluntary surrender, and cease and desist orders against licensed nurses. Violations cited include professional misconduct and breaches of nursing standards.

SBA Disaster Loans for Indiana Businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Indiana that the deadline to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans is April 20, 2026. These Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available to offset economic losses caused by severe storms and flooding that occurred in June-July 2025.

SBA Disaster Loans for Illinois Businesses and Residents

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of low-interest disaster loans for businesses, private nonprofits, and residents in Illinois affected by severe storms and flooding from August 16-19. The declaration covers six Illinois counties and one Indiana county, offering physical damage and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs).

SBA Expo Connects Small Businesses with Large Companies

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the success of its inaugural "Made in America" Supplier Matchmaking Expo, connecting 675 small businesses with 35 large companies. The event, held in Charlotte, North Carolina, aimed to strengthen domestic supply chains and create local jobs.

LG AI Research Ethical Priorities and IEEE SA Partnership

LG AI Research has published its 2025 Ethical Priorities, detailing efforts to identify and mitigate AI risks, including a partnership with IEEE SA for AI system certification. The report highlights the identification of 219 potential AI risks and the expansion of their AI risk taxonomy.

Relyance Bank N.A. v. Steve Pharr and Simmons Bank

The Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in favor of Relyance Bank N.A. The court found that Relyance Bank was equitably estopped from enforcing its mortgage lien against property purchased by Steve Pharr with financing from Simmons Bank, due to representations made by Relyance's agent.

MMSC, LLC v. Washington County - Conditional Use Permit for Surface Mine

The Arkansas Supreme Court reversed and remanded a lower court's decision regarding MMSC, LLC's application for a conditional use permit to operate a surface mine. The court found that the lower court erred in its standard of review and the denial of the permit was not arbitrary and capricious.

Direct Loan Closeout Deadline for 2024-25 Award Year

The Department of Education's Federal Student Aid has announced the Direct Loan Program data submission (closeout) deadline for the 2024-25 award year is July 31, 2026. Schools must ensure all data is received and accepted by this date for final cash balance calculations, though exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis.

ESMA Statement on Significant Benchmarks - CME

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a statement regarding significant benchmarks notified by CME under Article 24(2) of the Benchmark Regulation. This notice clarifies ESMA's position on these specific benchmark notifications.

Finance Act 2021 Distance Selling VAT Regulations Appointed Day

The UK Treasury has issued regulations appointing March 31, 2026, as the effective date for specific provisions of the Finance Act 2021 concerning distance selling VAT in Northern Ireland. These regulations bring into force previously enacted legislation related to VAT obligations for businesses selling goods into Northern Ireland.

NM Medical Board Actions: Fines, Suspensions, Revocations, Surrenders

The New Mexico Medical Board took various disciplinary actions against healthcare providers between January 1, 2024, and March 31, 2024. Actions included fines, license suspensions, revocations, and voluntary surrenders, often related to adverse actions in other states or failure to report such actions.

NM Medical Board Actions - Stipulations, Suspensions, Reprimands

The New Mexico Medical Board issued several disciplinary actions in Q4 2025, including stipulations of licensure with conditions, voluntary suspensions, interim consent agreements, and reprimands. These actions were taken following investigations into alleged violations of the Medical Practice Act.

New Mexico Medical Board Disciplinary Orders

The New Mexico Medical Board issued disciplinary orders between July 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025. Actions included stipulations for withdrawal of applications, notices of contemplated action for various violations, stipulated orders with reprimands and fines, and default orders of revocation.

New Mexico Medical Board Disciplinary Actions

The New Mexico Medical Board has issued several disciplinary orders, including license revocations, denials, and stipulations for the second quarter of 2025. These actions address violations of the Medical Practice Act, Impaired Health Care Provider Act, and Uniform Licensing Act, impacting licensed medical professionals in the state.

NM Medical Board Disciplinary Orders

The New Mexico Medical Board issued disciplinary orders and notices for multiple medical professionals between January 1, 2025, and March 31, 2025. Actions include notices of contemplated action, immediate suspensions, and orders of revocation based on alleged violations of the Medical Practice Act and related rules.

Georgia Medical Board Orders - February 2025

The Georgia Composite Medical Board issued two public orders in February 2025 concerning physician and physician assistant actions. These orders include a Public Consent Order for a physician and a Consent Agreement for Reinstatement for a physician assistant.

Georgia Medical Board Orders - February 2026

The Georgia Composite Medical Board issued 12 public orders in February 2026, including final decisions, public consent orders, voluntary surrenders, and orders of summary suspension for physicians and physician assistants. One order details a final decision against Carlos Cossio, Sr., MD, for patient communication issues and a stalking conviction.

Georgia Medical Board Public Orders

The Georgia Composite Medical Board issued four public orders in January 2026, including consent orders and a consent agreement for licensure. These orders impose probation and specific conditions on licensed physicians and a senior laser practitioner.

Pennsylvania Board of Medicine Professional Licensing and Actions

The Pennsylvania Board of Medicine provides information on professional licensing services, including applying for, renewing, and searching for licensed professionals via the PALS website. The document outlines the application process, including considerations for criminal history and the board's review and decision-making process for licensure.

Webinar on Construction and Advanced Manufacturing Careers

The Iowa Workforce Development is hosting a webinar series on February 10, 2026, to highlight career opportunities in construction and advanced manufacturing. The webinar will focus on student-learner programs and showcase collaborations between employers and school districts.

Iowa VR Town Hall Series on Workforce Services for Iowans with Disabilities

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services and the Iowa Department of the Blind are launching a new series of town halls to inform Iowans with disabilities and other stakeholders about available workforce services. The series will cover topics such as Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), Self-Employment, Assistive Technology, and Job Readiness.

Work-Based Learning Webinar on Industry Credentials

Iowa Workforce Development and the Iowa Department of Education are hosting a webinar on March 10, 2026, to discuss integrating industry-recognized credentials into work-based learning programs for high schools and community colleges. The webinar will cover the definition of industry credentials, reporting requirements, and examples of integration across various sectors.

IowaWORKS Account Security Reminder

The Iowa Department of Workforce Development issued a reminder to IowaWORKS users about the importance of securing their login credentials. Users are responsible for maintaining their username and password to access services like filing claims and applying for jobs.

Bus Driver Charged with Theft for Faking Injury to Collect Benefits

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced a Renton bus driver faces a felony theft charge for allegedly collecting over $50,000 in workers' compensation benefits while working multiple other jobs. The driver is accused of falsely attesting he was too injured to work, defrauding the system and potentially impacting benefits for genuinely injured workers.

Asbestos removal company fined for exposing workers and misleading investigators

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has cited Seattle Environmental Services LLC for over $200,000 in fines for knowingly exposing workers to asbestos and misleading investigators. The company ignored multiple safety rules during an asbestos removal project, putting workers at serious risk.

Washington State Fines Roofing Companies Over $1.4 Million for Fall Violations

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has issued over $1.4 million in fines to five construction companies in the last four months for fall protection violations. Falls from heights remain the most cited serious workplace safety violation in the state, with companies failing to provide proper safety gear for employees working at heights above four feet.

BOLI expands immigrant workers' rights trainings for Oregon employers

BOLI expands immigrant workers' rights trainings for Oregon employers

Oregon Bureau Lifts Wage Claim Income Threshold

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) is lifting the income threshold for wage claims, restoring investigations for all Oregonians regardless of income level. This change, effective October 1, 2025, is enabled by a legislative investment that increases BOLI's capacity by 30%.

BOLI ADR Program Secures Over $3 Million in Settlements

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) announced that its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program has secured over $3 million in settlements for Oregonians in its first year. The program offers free, confidential mediation services to resolve disputes between workers, employers, tenants, and landlords.

Oregon BOLI Funding Bill HB 4027 A Passed Legislature

The Oregon Legislature has passed House Bill 4027 A, securing a stable funding framework for the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI). This legislation aims to ensure the long-term sustainability of Oregon's workplace and civil rights enforcement system.

SuiteCRM Vulnerabilities Allow Code Execution, Data Manipulation, SSRF, DoS

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory for SuiteCRM, detailing multiple vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, manipulate data, perform SSRF attacks, or cause denial-of-service conditions. The advisory affects versions prior to 7.15.1 and 8.9.3, with a CVSS base score of 8.8.

Python Path Traversal Vulnerability Disclosed

CERT-Bund has disclosed a path traversal vulnerability in Python versions prior to 3.15.0. The vulnerability, with a CVSS base score of 4.0, allows local attackers to exploit the flaw. Mitigation is available.

Roundcube Vulnerabilities: Critical Score, File Manipulation, XSS

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory for Roundcube, a PHP-based open-source webmail system. Multiple vulnerabilities with a critical CVSS base score of 10.0 have been identified, allowing attackers to manipulate files, bypass security measures, and perform cross-site scripting attacks.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 SQL Injection Vulnerability

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement regarding a critical SQL injection vulnerability (CVSS 8.8). The vulnerability allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to privilege escalation or operating system command execution.

Keycloak Vulnerabilities: Info Disclosure and Privilege Escalation

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory regarding critical vulnerabilities in Keycloak versions prior to 26.5.6. These vulnerabilities allow for remote information disclosure and privilege escalation. Mitigation is available.

libarchive Vulnerability Allows Denial-of-Service

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory regarding a vulnerability in the libarchive library, which allows for denial-of-service attacks. The vulnerability affects various operating systems including Linux, UNIX, and Windows, and specific versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Mitigation measures are available.

Ubiquiti UniFi Vulnerabilities Allow Privilege Escalation

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory for Ubiquiti UniFi Network Application, detailing vulnerabilities that allow for privilege escalation. The advisory assigns a critical CVSS Base Score of 10.0 and a high CVSS Temporal Score of 8.7, indicating a significant security risk. Affected versions include UniFi Network Application <10.1.89, <10.2.97, <9.0.118, and UniFi Express <4.0.13.

IBM QRadar SIEM Critical Vulnerabilities

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory regarding critical vulnerabilities in IBM QRadar SIEM, versions prior to 7.5.0 UP15. These vulnerabilities, with a CVSS Base Score of 9.8, allow for remote code execution, information disclosure, denial of service, and file manipulation.

WebKitGTK Vulnerabilities Allow Code Execution, DoS, Info Disclosure

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory (WID-SEC-2026-0782) regarding multiple vulnerabilities in WebKitGTK, a web browser engine used across various operating systems. The vulnerabilities, with a CVSS Base Score of 8.8, can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, cause denial-of-service conditions, or disclose sensitive information.

Drupal Automated Logout Extension Vulnerability Allows File Manipulation

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory regarding a vulnerability in Drupal's Automated Logout Extension. The vulnerability allows remote, anonymous attackers to manipulate files. Affected versions include Open Source Drupal Automated Logout <1.7.0 and <2.0.2.

Samba Vulnerability Allows Information Disclosure

CERT-Bund has issued an advisory regarding a Samba vulnerability (WID-SEC-2026-0780) that allows local attackers to disclose information. The vulnerability affects Open Source Samba versions prior to 4.24.0 and has a CVSS Base Score of 5.5.

Jenkins Vulnerabilities Allow Code Execution and Info Disclosure

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory for Jenkins, detailing multiple vulnerabilities with a high CVSS base score. These vulnerabilities allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, bypass security measures, and disclose confidential information. Affected versions include Jenkins weekly <2.555 and Jenkins LTS <2.541.3.

Dell Secure Connect Gateway Policy Manager Critical Vulnerabilities

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory for Dell Secure Connect Gateway Policy Manager, detailing critical vulnerabilities (CVSS Base Score 9.8) that could allow remote attacks. The advisory affects versions prior to 5.34.00.14 and recommends mitigation.

Xpdf Vulnerability Allows Denial of Service

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory regarding a denial-of-service vulnerability in the Xpdf PDF viewer. The vulnerability affects versions of Xpdf on Linux, UNIX, and Windows systems. The advisory provides information on the vulnerability and mitigation, noting a CVSS base score of 2.9.

Hartland and Hollandale Fined for Wastewater Permit Violations

The cities of Hartland and Hollandale have been fined a total of $24,169 by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for municipal wastewater permit violations. Violations included submitting false data, missing data, and late reports, leading to the revocation of their wastewater operator's certification. Both cities must also agree to cease falsifying data and implement plans for timely sampling and reporting.

Big Lake Estates Fined for Wastewater Violations

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) fined Big Lake SADO, LLC, operator of Big Lake Estates mobile home park, $24,150 for unauthorized wastewater releases and failure to notify authorities. The company has agreed to corrective actions to prevent future violations.

Ardent Mills fined $10,200 for air permit violations

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has fined Ardent Mills LLC $10,200 for violations of its air permit at its Lake City facility. Performance tests revealed emissions of PM 2.5 and PM 10 exceeded permitted limits. The company has since corrected the issue and returned to compliance.

Monticello Mobile Home Park Fined for Wastewater Violations

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has fined The Meadows Mobile Home Park $13,957 for discharging untreated sewage and failing to complete corrective actions within the mandated 30-day period. The park took 134 days to submit a maintenance plan and complete routine cleaning after the violations.

Northshore Mining Fined for Wastewater Permit Violations

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has fined Northshore Mining $19,000 for repeated violations of its wastewater permit. The company released recycled water and water related to mining processes unpermitted multiple times between 2023 and 2025. Northshore Mining must also submit a spill prevention report and implement a piping integrity plan.

SAM.gov Entity Registration and Exclusion Maintenance Notice

The General Services Administration (GSA) issued a notice regarding temporary maintenance on SAM.gov that affected entity registrations and exclusions. The page for specific exclusions was unavailable during this period.